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DWF employment expert comments on Scotland labour market stats – August 2024
13th August 2024The Scottish labour market figures show continued resilience for the period April to June 2024. The figures indicate that over the quarter the unemployment rate stayed the same, while the employment rate increased and the inactivity rate decreased. The headline figures for this period show the employment rate in Scotland…
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Student films bring East Lothian’s agricultural history to life at the restored Papple Steading development
13th August 2024A serial entrepreneur is harnessing the talents of digital content creators at Queen Margaret University to help bring a 19th century farm steading in East Lothian back to life, as it transforms into an impressive agricultural heritage centre, business and event venue and holiday accommodation facility. George Mackintosh, a Scottish…
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Labour Market Tensions Remain
13th August 2024Responding to the latest ONS labour market data, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The labour market is continuing to give mixed signals as the number of vacancies declines for the 25th time alongside persistently high levels of economic inactivity and…
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Izzy Weatherall, Success Manager at Women’s Business Club, Sets Her Sights on Solo English Channel Swim
13th August 2024Izzy Weatherall, a dedicated Success Manager at Women’s Business Club and a seasoned open water swimmer, is preparing to embark on the ultimate swimming challenge – a solo swim across the English Channel. This daunting 21-mile journey from Dover to Calais is the culmination of over six years of rigorous…
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Council Leader urges unions to accept latest pay offer
13th August 2024Council Leader Cammy Day has welcomed today’s decision by the trade unions to suspend strike action and re-ballot their members on the latest pay offer from COSLA and the Scottish Government. The revised offer would see a minimum increase of 3.6%, rising to 5.63% for the lowest paid. Strike action…
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AAB welcomes Niall Pirie as Virtual Finance Function Partner
13th August 2024AAB, a leading professional services firm across the UK and Ireland, is pleased to announce a significant appointment within their Virtual Finance Function (VFF). Aberdeen-based Niall Pirie has joined AAB as VFF Partner, bringing 24 years of financial and professional services experience to the team. Niall, who has led finance…
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Disabled teacher leads inclusivity course for educators
13th August 2024Educational practitioners and students have the chance to develop their diversity and inclusion skills with a new short course developed by Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh. The online course Disability Confidence for Educational Practitioners will provide educators with the knowledge and confidence to effectively and sensitively discuss disability with their…
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Community invited to have their say on Firework Control Zones in Edinburgh
13th August 2024Edinburgh residents are being asked for their views on Firework Control Zones. The introduction of a Firework Control Zone will mean that certain fireworks will no longer be permitted to be set off in these areas, and a Citywide Firework Control Zone will mean that certain fireworks will no longer…
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A Majestic Performance – Swiss drumming sensations lighting up the Tattoo this year
13th August 2024One of the acts dazzling crowds at this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has taken its performance to another unique location – the rooftop of the W Edinburgh in the heart of the City. Swiss drumming group, Majesticks Drum Corps, are bringing precision drill to the capital, showcasing the extraordinary…
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PAINTING THE CAPITAL RED, WHITE AND BLUE: THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO’S AMERICAN PERFORMERS SPOTTED IN THE CITY
13th August 2024The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes, one of the world’s premier military college bands, found a home from home at Edinburgh’s American themed Diner, the City Café, while in the capital for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Performing as part of this summer’s Show, Journeys, The Citadel are transforming the…
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