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South Korean Trade Negotiations Can Boost UK

  Reacting to news of plans for a fresh trade deal with South Korea, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said:     “An improved trade deal with South Korea would be very welcome. It could deliver for the UK’s food and drink sector, manufacturing companies and services providers, as…

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WOMEN’S FOOTBALL THE WINNER FROM SCOTTISH FA / SHOOSMITHS PARTNERSHIP

Pictured at Oriam in Edinburgh: Rachel Corsie, Scotland Women’s National Team captain with Robin Mitchell, real estate partner in the Edinburgh office of Shoosmiths.  Rachel Corsie, Scotland Women’s National Team captain recently met Robin Mitchell, real estate partner at leading law firm Shoosmiths as the Scottish FA and law firm…

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Let’s Have A Jolly Good Time

Edinburgh Leisure’s soft play parties are back this festive season at Clambers, Scrambles and Tumbles soft play. From rocking around the Christmas tree to burning off all that Christmas excitement across the city’s soft play venues, there’s plenty to keep kids active. Children can dance and prance to the jolly…

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Burges Salmon raises over £23,000 for charity in huge talent show

Performers from across the firm showed off their talent at a sold-out event to support Bristol and Edinburgh charities Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon was amongst the very first to perform at Bristol’s new iconic venue, Bristol Beacon, in a mammoth charity event aimed at raising funds for the…

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New partnership offers carbon literacy accreditation to future-proof agricultural, food and land-based businesses

A new, innovative partnership is set to deliver opportunities for people operating in the agricultural, food and drink, and land-based sectors to gain a recognised qualification in carbon literacy to future proof their business and support Scotland’s net-zero ambitions. SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), and environmental charity,…

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Four Scottish businesses feature in Deloitte’s 2023 UK Technology Fast 50 awards

Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh companies rank in 50 fastest-growing UK tech companies;  Glasgow business also wins overall CleanTech award;   Scottish-based companies have ranked 143 times over the awards’ 26-year history, including two top spots;  Fast 50 companies generated a combined revenue of £801 million in 2022/23, and employ 14,956 people,…

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Planting seeds for success with charity partnership Edinburgh venue becomes next veg bag hub

A POPULAR Edinburgh hospitality and performance venue has paired with a homelessness charity to increase local sustainability, by supporting its organic vegetable bag subscription.   Located in Edinburgh’s Old Town, Café 1505, part of the Surgeons Quarter campus, has become the 10th distribution point for organic fruit and vegetable bags grown at the…

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Scots set to leave Black Friday in the dark as interest declines

Scottish shoppers are turning their backs on one of the biggest events of the year, according to PwC UK’s annual Black Friday survey – with just 35% saying they’re interested in buying this year. The latest analysis shows interest in Black Friday has waned across the UK – dropping from…

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SCOTTISH GAS RECRUITING 350 JOBS IN ITS EDINBURGH CALL CENTRE

New staff will be in post by the end of the year to help customers this winter. Scottish Gas has a £100 million support package available – the largest of any UK supplier – and staff will be given additional training on helping customers who are struggling with energy costs.…

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Tis The Season To Be Active

Take Santa’s lead ahead of ‘the Big Day’ and join in at the biggest club in town with Edinburgh Leisure’s new Winter Pass. It has never been more important to look after your wellbeing so Edinburgh Leisure, a charity dedicated to creating opportunities for everyone to lead more active, healthy…

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