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ST JAMES QUARTER ‘BREAKS’ INTO THE OLYMPIC SPIRIT
26th July 2024As Scotland’s official Team GB Fanzone, St James Quarter is hosting a Festival of Sport to celebrate the 2024 Olympics. From screenings to interactive fitness and competitive classes, the spirit of sport will be all around the Quarter. Inspired by the Paris 2024 Olympics, St James Quarter will invite guests…
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Skills Crucial To Economic Growth
26th July 2024Responding to the launch of Skills England, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said: “The UK economy has a pervasive skills and productivity problem that stretches back long before the pandemic and Brexit. “Skills shortages ramp up pressure on firms, damaging their ability to operate profitably…
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Edinburgh seeks views on short term lets policy
26th July 2024Residents and industry are being encouraged to share their experiences of Edinburgh’s short term lets (STL) licensing. Available to take part in online until October, the Council is launching a 12-week consultation today (Monday 22 July) as part of a planned review of the local policy. This is in line with a decision…
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An Olympic Effort: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Projection Artist reflects on experience shaping this year’s Show
26th July 2024The team behind stunning projections at the London 2012 opening ceremony are once again bringing their expertise to Edinburgh Castle Esplanade this summer for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Speaking on the Tattoo’s ‘Piping Up’ podcast, Projection Artist, Kate Dawkins from Kate Dawkins Studio, talks about her experiences working at…
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Most SMEs Still Struggling to Embrace AI
25th July 2024The majority of SMEs are still not using artificial intelligence, despite a growing acceptance by businesses that it will help boost productivity. Research carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce Insights Unit in partnership with specialist recruiter Pertemps Network Group, shows: • 43% of firms have…
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Hibs Reveal 2024/25 Third Kit!
24th July 2024Our brand-new kit is available for supporters to purchase online now and from 10am in-store at Easter Road. Designed in collaboration with Joma, we’ve gone back in time to create this modern classic. The jersey takes inspiration from the incredibly popular purple and green striped shirt worn…
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Edinburgh city centre hotel launches pop-up boutique with leading Scottish brands
24th July 2024Kimpton Boutique presents… ishga | Sassenach Spirits | Siobhan Mackenzie The award-winning five-star Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is launching its debut pop-up boutique showcasing the very best of Scotland’s local business landscape. Located within No.33 Charlotte Square, Kimpton’s boutique presents ishga, Sassenach Spirits, and Siobhan Mackenzie for…
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Foreign Direct Investment: Edinburgh Most Attractive Destination Outside London And South East
23rd July 2024Report Says Robust Local Skills And Infrastructure Bolster Its Attractiveness To Investors Glasgow Moves Up Four Positions To 11th Place Overall Edinburgh has overtaken Greater Manchester as the most attractive location in the UK outside of London for foreign direct investment (FDI), according to a new study published today.…
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Burges Salmon Retains Platinum Investors in People Accreditation
19th July 2024The firm ranks in the top 5% of all organisations engaging with Investors in People Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon, which has a large presence in Edinburgh, has retained its Platinum ‘We invest in people’ accreditation, following its initial (Platinum) accreditation in 2021, placing the firm at the top…
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Scottish economy predicted to grow in 2024, but remains subdued according to latest PwC UK forecast
19th July 2024• PwC UK’s latest UK Economic Outlook predicts growth of 0.9% for Scotland in 2024, compared with 2023. • Scotland’s growth is expected to remain subdued compared with the fastest-growing regions – London and Northern Ireland. • The UK’s real GDP is predicted to grow by 1.0% in 2024, up…
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