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News & Blog
  • Headline Inflation Steady But Volatility Remains

    20th September 2024

    Reacting to the latest ONS data on inflation, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “With CPI remaining steady in August at 2.2%, headline inflation continues to move into slightly calmer waters. However, some of the underlying data shows that clear areas of volatility remain.…

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  • Inventor of award-winning recycled brick to ‘unlock minds’ of new university students

    20th September 2024

    Heriot-Watt University launches lecture series designed to nurture entrepreneurial thinking  A series of lectures designed to cultivate and develop entrepreneurial thinking in university students has launched at Heriot-Watt University. The ‘Entrepreneurial Minds’ series has been created by leading academic and entrepreneur Professor Gabriela Medero, the university’s Associate Principal for Enterprise…

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  • Mother Technologies Celebrates its 22nd Anniversary

    20th September 2024

    Mother Technologies proudly marks its 22nd anniversary this September, celebrating over two decades of delivering managed services to businesses in Scotland. Since its beginnings in 2002 as a small IT support provider based in Aberdeen, Mother has grown into a leading company offering a comprehensive suite of services. Today, Mother…

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  • WHAT’S ON AT THE GRASSMARKET CENTRE – SEP-DEC 2024 – PUBLIC EVENT PROGRAMME

    20th September 2024

    Edinburgh’s much-loved Grassmarket Centre is delighted to launch a new season of public events this autumn. This vibrant and accessible programme has something for everyone, from a Murder Mystery Dinner to an Evening with Anita Manning, and from St Andrew’s Ceilidh Dancing to weekly screenings at the award-winning Grassmarket Community…

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  • On Point: CMS Scotland’s Annual Business Conference

    20th September 2024

    Driving Scotland’s Growth 3 October 2024 | EICC, Edinburgh This year’s annual business conference will focus on driving Scotland’s growth. The conference is designed for businesses from all sectors, and all sizes and the agenda will dive into the innovation, productivity and skills needed to support economic growth in Scotland.…

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  • EiB continues to expand their work winning team

    20th September 2024

    Four new bid writers have joined EiB’s team of work winning professionals this month. Over the next two years, they will be supported by Deputy Professional Head for Graduate Development, Joe Stewart, through a structured ‘EiB Way’ development programme of market leading bid management and writing. EiB fosters a hybrid-working model.…

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  • Apex Hotels host Lothian Launch Live event to support budding young entrepreneurs

    19th September 2024

    Lothian Launch Live, a special training event for young entrepreneurs organised by Young Enterprise Lothian, will be hosted at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel in Edinburgh on Saturday 21st September, between 9am-1pm. The special event will host a range of workshops and skills programmes to support young people in business, ranging…

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  • Pulsant Commit to Edge Partner Ecosystem to Power Regional Digital Transformation

    17th September 2024

    Pulsant, a leading UK provider of data centre and edge infrastructure, has launched a partner programme designed to create a partner ecosystem enabling regional businesses and channel partners to jointly capitalise on rising demand for colocation, Edge, and IaaS solutions. Pulsant’s new programme offers partners access to its platformEDGE™ digital infrastructure…

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  • Train Operators Join Forces With Tech Startups To Shape The Future Of The Rail Industry

    17th September 2024

    Nine technology startups have been selected to work alongside four train operators to support innovation in the rail industry. Southeastern, Northern, LNER and TransPennine Express joined forces as part of Future Labs to help accelerate ideas that address common and emerging issues for the sector. In the first scheme of…

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  • Edinburgh Napier University shortlisted for two Times Higher Education Awards

    17th September 2024

    Two Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) entries have been shortlisted for the 20th anniversary edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. Described as the ‘Oscars of higher education’, the publication’s annual awards ceremony aims to recognise success in “all aspects of university activity – from academic achievement to front-line staff through all…

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