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News & Blog
  • Capital College open for International business as Ghanaian project progresses

    31st October 2024

    Edinburgh College demonstrated its global learning and teaching capabilities recently as it progressed a unique entrepreneurial knowledge exchange programme with Ghana’s Sunyani Technical University (STU) – part of the British Council’s Going Global Programme. The College welcomed delegates from the west African university for an official visit as it continues…

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  • First tenants move into pioneering affordable homes in Edinburgh

    31st October 2024

    Tenants have moved into the first ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes to be delivered in Granton Waterfront. A housing emergency was declared in Edinburgh last year and the 75 energy efficient homes for social and mid-market rent at Granton Station View built by CCG (Scotland) Ltd on behalf of the…

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  • Fibre 1 Connect Launch

    31st October 2024

    Fibre 1 is delighted to announce the launch of its exciting NEW program – Fibre 1 Connect (Powered by Anvil). Be part of the BEST comms deal generation solution to hit the comms UK market in 2024! Learn how to develop, expand and deliver the BEST in-class FTTP solutions to…

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  • Dishoom Festive Offers

    31st October 2024

    Christmas at Dishoom- abundant, joyous and brilliantly belly-filling! Our Edinburgh cafe twinkles in its annual finery, while our Festive Feasts are some of the best food and drink your local team ever does. Our Christmas and Winter Feasts run from 18th November – 24th December, priced at £47 per person and available…

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  • UK Autumn Budget 2024

    30th October 2024

    The UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, today announced her Autumn Statement. She focused on the need for fiscal and economic stability, promising to ‘fix the foundations’ in order to deliver change. She announced £40bn of tax rises, but also investment in the NHS, education, and housing in England, meaning more funding…

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  • Industry-led Call to Action will bring progress by Spring next year

    30th October 2024

    The Edinburgh Chamber is set to establish an economic leadership forum aimed at accelerating “good growth” in the city’s and region’s economy, creating jobs and opportunities for all. This initiative was one of the main outcomes of the half-day conference titled “Call to Action for Edinburgh’s Economic Future,” held at…

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  • Edinburgh’s Christmas and LNER invite visitors to take a spin this festive season with iconic LNER Big Wheel partnership  

    30th October 2024

    Edinburgh’s Christmas welcomes LNER to present the LNER Big Wheel as part of a new three-year partnership. Located in East Princes Street Gardens, the LNER Big Wheel will tower above the Edinburgh skyline at 46m tall, providing passengers with a unique perspective of the city, lighting up the City Centre…

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  • Government Action Needed to Boost Vital £32bn Visitor Economy

    29th October 2024

    Strong industry-Government partnerships are key to ensuring the UK’s visitor economy continues to thrive, according to a new report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts.    • To help grow the tourism, hospitality, events and attractions industries, the report makes a series…

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  • Sail into Christmas with new ‘Festive Afternoon Tea’ aboard Scotland’s luxury floating hotel

    28th October 2024

    Scotland’s only five-star luxury floating hotel will be adding some festive magic to one of Edinburgh’s ultimate afternoon tea experiences from 20th November until 4th January 2025. Permanently berthed in Edinburgh’s historic Port of Leith, Fingal will provide a classic setting for friends, family and colleagues to indulge in the…

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  • A COMPETITIVE TAX SYSTEM AND SUPPORT WITH SKILLS SHORTAGES: SCOTLAND’S BUDGET WISHLIST REVEALED

    28th October 2024

    To support their business and the country’s prosperity, Scottish firms want the Chancellor to prioritise a competitive tax system that incentivises growth at the Budget  Businesses seek support to introduce waste reduction and recycling programmes to help them align with the UK’s 2050 net zero target    Scotland’s businesses are…

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