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News & Blog
  • Shepherd and Wedderburn reports strong growth in the year to 30 April 2024

    7th August 2024

    Shepherd and Wedderburn has reported 7% turnover growth to £71.4 million in the year to 30 April 2024. Net profits at the firm also saw a significant rise, growing by 12% to £30.2 million. Andrew Blain, Managing Partner of Shepherd and Wedderburn, commenting on the firm’s results stated, “I am…

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  • Turner & Townsend’s turnover rises to £1.5bn after strong year of growth

    7th August 2024

    Global professional services business reports turnover and net revenue up 25% and 22% respectively. UK net revenue rises 20% to £483m. Increased investment in high-growth markets such as advanced manufacturing, data centres, life sciences, aviation and defence is spurring growth across all Turner & Townsend’s regions and business areas. Headcount…

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  • Nicky Cadden Signs For Hibs

    6th August 2024

    We are delighted to announce the permanent signing of midfielder Nicky Cadden, subject to international clearance. The 27-year-old has penned a three-year deal keeping him at the Club until summer 2027! Twin brother of Chris Cadden, Nicky has made over 350 senior appearances to date and has experience of the…

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  • We are delighted to announce the signing of Canadian international Junior Hoilett!

    6th August 2024

    The 34-year-old has put pen-to-paper on a one-year contract, running until the summer of 2025. Hoilett brings a wealth of experience to Easter Road having been capped 63 times by Canada and making over 500 career appearances to date. The winger started his professional career with Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League and…

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  • DWF achieves 14% revenue growth

    6th August 2024

    DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced its financial results for the year ending 30 April 2024. Highlights include: Net revenue increased by 14%, from £380m to £435m All three divisions achieved increases in net revenue Sir Nigel Knowles, Chief Executive Officer of DWF, said:…

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  • Naming of renewable energy berth at Port of Leith honours former CEO

    6th August 2024

    Forth Ports is to name its newly-constructed deep water riverside berth at the Port of Leith – designed to host the world’s largest offshore wind construction vessels – the Charles Hammond Berth, in honour of the company’s former Chief Executive who stepped down from the role in June, after 23…

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  • Bleak Trade Picture For Most SME Exporters

    6th August 2024

    BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q2 2024 shows most SME exporters overseas sales are flatlining.  More than half of all SME exporters (52%) saw no change in overseas sales, and 21% reported a decrease. Just over a quarter of exporting SME firms (27%) saw their overseas sales rise in Q2.…

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  • HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS ROYAL TAKES THE SALUTE AT THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO

    6th August 2024

    On Monday 5 August, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to fulfil the prestigious role as Salute Taker for the Show at Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade. The Princess Royal was met by Jason Barrett, Chief Executive Officer of the Tattoo, before taking her seat in…

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  • TEAMWORK ARTS RETURNS TO THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO WITH ALL-FEMALE BHANGRA PERFORMANCE AND VIBRANT RHYTHMS

    5th August 2024

    Monday 5 August – The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is delighted to welcome the return of Teamwork Arts India to showcase the rich tapestry of Indian culture with a Rajasthani Bagpiper, The Bhangra Queens, and the Bollywood Ensemble that they bring to life through performance in the 2024 Show, Journeys.    This unique collaboration…

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  • Edinburgh College Clearing Event offers next steps for prospective students

    5th August 2024

    To give prospective students the opportunity to speak to lecturers about their application and course options for the 2024/25 session, Edinburgh College is hosting a course clearing exam results drop-in session at its Sighthill Campus on Friday 9 August. From 10.30m to 3pm, prospective students of all ages will be…

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