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400 HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES & WORKERS SIGN PLEA TO HUMZA YOUSAF TO SAVE SCOTTISH HOSPITALITY
14th December 2023Over 400 hospitality businesses and workers have signed an open letter to the First Minister Humza Yousaf urging the First Minister to save Scottish hospitality. The letter to the First Minister warns that Scottish hospitality faces a crisis and without new support at the Scottish Budget, many Scottish hospitality businesses will…
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Tough Year Ahead As Interest Rate Stays High
14th December 2023Reacting to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “While a cut in the interest rate could have provided some relief for firms ahead of Christmas, today’s decision to hold it at 5.25% was expected…
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SCOTTISH BUDGET Chamber Priorities for the Scottish Budget
14th December 2023Ahead of the Scottish Budget, Chambers of Commerce across Scotland have shared their priorities for the upcoming budget on December 19th, informed by feedback from across 13,000 members and right across the business community. A summary of these priorities can be found below. CHAMBER PRIORITIES Non-Domestic Rates Replicate the 75%…
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Culture & Business Fund Scotland supports creativity and business across country with funds allocation of over £100,000
13th December 2023From bringing the festive spirit to Eden Court in Inverness by supporting Sleeping Beauty panto fun, to helping a local business play an integral part in providing shoes for performers at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the latest round of the Culture & Business Fund Scotland has made an incredible…
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Innovations to support people, purpose and planet unveiled at global university company creation competition
13th December 2023More than 500 innovators from across four continents have unveiled solutions to tackle a range of global challenges including crop disease management, sustainable shopping and healthcare. The international university competition, organised by Heriot-Watt University, trains and inspires new student and academic-led companies across sectors with 13 winners receiving a share…
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Why supporting communities is not just a choice, but a responsibility
13th December 2023With the season of goodwill in full swing, it’s a poignant time to reflect on how important it is for businesses to embed social value at the heart of everything they do. This has certainly become a strong part of Cruden’s culture over our 80-year heritage as one of Scotland’s…
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Investment In Skills Vital As Vacancies Continue To Fall
13th December 2023Responding to the latest Labour Market figures from the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Labour market data continues to send mixed messages, as vacancies trend downward, but unemployment and employment remain largely static and pay growth outstrips inflation. “But while…
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Burges Salmon advises Zestec on Scotland’s largest airport-based solar project
13th December 2023The firm guides Zestec through a complex deal to acquire the special-purpose vehicle holding the rights to a solar power scheme at Glasgow Airport The Net Zero Services team at independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has advised UK solar developer and asset manager Zestec Renewable Energy (Zestec) on…
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DISCOVER SANTA, ELF AND A CHRISTMAS MARKET AT DYNAMIC EARTH EDINBURGH
12th December 2023For a fantastic programme of family friendly fun, plan a visit to Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh this month and immerse yourself in the magic of its Christmas Experience. Meeting Father Christmas is always a little one’s wish. Children are promised a scenic winter wonderland when they clutch their golden ticket and…
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SP ENERGY NETWORKS PARTNERS WITH SIGNLIVE TO OFFER BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICE
12th December 2023SP Energy Networks has partnered with interpreting service, SignLive, to give customers the option to have their conversations translated into British Sign Language (BSL) for free. This collaboration will ensure that customers who are hard of hearing or have speech impairments can connect with the SP Energy Networks customer service…
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