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News & Blog
  • Balfour Beatty features in Civil Service World discussing the importance of collaboration

    24th March 2025

    Balfour Beatty has featured in Civil Service World discussing the critical role of collaboration in delivering successful public sector construction and infrastructure projects. In the article, Mike Reade, Work Winning Director at Balfour Beatty, explores the importance of early contractor involvement in infrastructure projects, explaining how bringing contractors in at…

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  • QMU runs free event to support inclusive practices in organisations

    24th March 2025

    The often polarising debate of inclusivity will be the hot topic for discussion at a free event to be held at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. As part of the University’s work in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, the Queen Margaret Business School will host a free symposium to look at the…

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  • QMU’s commercial food team recognised as Knowledge Exchange Hero

    24th March 2025

    QMU’s Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation (SCFDI) team has been named a Knowledge Exchange Hero at the Interface Awards 2025. Despite being up against very stiff competition, the team took home the top prize ‘Knowledge Exchange Heroes Award’ in the 10th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards run by Interface.…

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  • Clarus Networks Crowned Telecoms Company of the Year at Prestigious Megabuyte Awards

    24th March 2025

    Award Recognises Leadership in Hybrid Connectivity Solutions for Mission-Critical Applications Edinburgh, UK – 21 March 2025 The Clarus Networks Group has been named the Best-Performing Telecoms Company at the 2025 Megabuyte Emerging Stars Awards, cementing its position as one of the UK’s top-performing scale-up technology companies. This recognition follows a…

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  • Hot Tin Roof appointed as PR partner for Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre

    24th March 2025

    Multi award-winning Edinburgh-based PR agency Hot Tin Roof has been selected as the PR partner for the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), following a competitive tender process. The appointment will see Hot Tin Roof support DHI’s mission to transform innovative ideas into digital health and social care solutions…

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  • BDO Scotland names new head of M&A

    24th March 2025

    BDO has named Craig Goold as its Head of M&A in Scotland. Craig has been with the firm since 2016 and has stepped up from his position as M&A Managing Director. In his new role he will lead the team which has experienced revenue growth of circa 30% in the current…

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  • John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture – a journey through the artists world at City Art Centre

    21st March 2025

    31 May – 28 September 2025 City Art Centre announces exciting programme of events to accompany upcoming John Bellany exhibition  Programme includes exclusive tours, talks and workshops with those closest to the artist Booking for events is now open John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture – a major exhibition celebrating…

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  • BCC WELCOMES NEW ERA OF ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY

    21st March 2025

    Reacting to a speech by the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, at the BCC’s Driving International Trade Conference, Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said:    “The Foreign Secretary’s announcements on a closer working relationship with UK business will be music to their ears.    “Quarterly meetings, trade roadshows, better intelligence sharing, and…

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  • Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie and Davidson Chalmers Stewart join forces

    21st March 2025

    Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie (WJM) is set to join forces with commercial law firm Davidson Chalmers Stewart in one of the most significant deals in both firms’ history. The move follows investment in WJM from Irwin Mitchell and marks a major step in their strategic plan for growth in Scotland.…

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  • Bank Continues Along Monetary Policy Tightrope

    21st March 2025

    Reacting to the latest interest rate decision by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “Today’s widely expected interest rate hold highlights the tightrope the Bank is walking, in the face of mounting global uncertainty and rising cost pressures.    …

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