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Turner & Townsend to support the re-development of Ardersier Port

Following the recent financial investment decision and secured funding for the re-development of the Ardersier Port, Scotland; Turner & Townsend will continue to work as strategic project and commercial management advisor to port owner, Haventus, as the project moves into the construction delivery phase. After an initial investment of £300m…

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Promoting the Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot

Applications are now open for funding to subsidise AI skills training for businesses in areas as diverse as advertising, translation and administration and many more. The Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot aims to help small and medium sized businesses to increase their efficiency and productivity through training employees in AI…

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Asia-Pacific Trade Bloc Deal ‘A Boost For Business’

Reacting to the UK’s ratification of the deal to join the Comprehensive and Progressive agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:     “There are few multi-national trade agreements like this one. The UK’s addition to this bloc will open up new opportunities for both inward and outward…

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Help shape Edinburgh’s Local Housing Strategy

Residents have been asked to share their views on what the key priorities are for housing in Edinburgh. The local housing strategy will set out the vision for all types of homes and housing related services in the city for at least the next five years. It will consider the…

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Heriot-Watt laser technology will boost new net-zero manufacturing hub

Heriot-Watt scientists are part of a £13 million project funded by the UKRI Engineering Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to advance sustainable manufacturing.  Heriot-Watt’s Ultrafast Optics Group will receive £1 million through the new Future Advanced Metrology Hub for Sustainable Manufacturing, led by the University of Huddersfield.  The hub will…

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Record breaking Munro challenge opens for entries

– RHASS Mighty Munro Muster will see all 282 Munros conquered within the same 24-hour window  Scotland’s leading agricultural charity, RHASS (Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland), seeks avid adventurers to participate in an ambitious, and worthy fundraising feat.   Taking place on 21 September 2024, the challenge will involve…

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STRATEGIC PROMOTIONS STEER COURSE FOR GROWTH AT LEADING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GROUP

AAB, a leading professional services company across the UK & Ireland, has today announced the promotion of three business leaders to the Group’s senior leadership team, to accelerate its ambitious growth plans. As the company commits to building deeper relationships with clients, AAB has appointed Lyn Calder as Chief Growth…

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BCC Welcomes MAC Recommendations

Responding to the Migration Advisory Committee recommendations to Government on Graduate Visas, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy, said:    “This is a set of sensible recommendations from the MAC, which we hope the Government will take on board.    “While there are signs that recruitment difficulties are easing,…

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Skills Must Remain the Focus as Labour Market Cools

Responding to the latest labour market data published by ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Employers across the UK will welcome further signs that the labour market is cooling, but more must be done to ensure they can access the skills they need.…

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Edinburgh Local Heritage Network celebrates its first birthday

We’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Edinburgh Local Heritage Network (ELHN). This network was launched on the May 10, 2023 and was attended by 17 representatives from a variety of local community groups, organisations, and societies. The ELHN has gone from strength to strength over the past year and…

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