News & Blog

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News & Blog
  • STV welcomes inclusion of Media Bill in King’s Speech

    8th November 2023

    STV today welcomed the inclusion of the Media Bill in the King’s Speech, which enshrines Public Service Media’s prominence in the digital era.  The legislation will ensure that the Video on Demand services run by PSBs, like STV Player, are easily discoverable on digital platforms and devices, including connected TVs,…

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  • Burges Salmon tops global rankings in Lamp House Strategy Responsible Business Annual Report

    8th November 2023

    The firm is the Overall Leader 2023 and the only one to rank in the top 5% across the three leaderboards – people, planet and governance Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has been recognised as the Overall Leader 2023 in the Lamp House Strategy Responsible Business Annual Report. Published…

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  • King’s Speech: Missed Opportunity To Help Business In Challenging Times

    7th November 2023

    Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Alex Veitch Director of Policy and Insight at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The King’s Speech opened with an aspiration to increase economic growth – but it failed to outline how that will happen. The businesses we represent need help in dealing with inflation, interest…

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  • SCOTLAND’S LEADING BUSINESS NETWORK CALLS FOR BUSINESS RATES TO BE FROZEN AT THE SCOTTISH BUDGET

    7th November 2023

    Ahead of the Scottish Budget on 19th December 2023, the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, Scotland’s leading business membership organisation, has called for the Scottish Government to prioritise freezing the business rate in the coming financial year. This follows the recent publication of the SCC’s latest quarterly survey, which indicates that…

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  • Crafty Connoisseur Announces the Launch of a Brand-New Website and the Exciting Crafty Spirit Club

    7th November 2023

    Crafty Connoisseur is thrilled to announce the official launch of its new website, offering spirit enthusiasts a unique online experience. The highlight of this launch is the introduction of the exclusive Crafty Spirit Club, a subscription-based membership program designed to delight connoisseurs with premium craft spirits. The Crafty Spirit Club…

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  • Drinks wholesaler Inverarity Morton unveils Rarity brand as it cements relationship with Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild

    7th November 2023

    Drinks wholesaler Inverarity Morton unveils Rarity brand as it cements relationship with Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild National drinks wholesaler Inverarity Morton has given its Bonnie & Wild bottle shop a major rebrand following “a successful two years of trade and collaboration” within the Edinburgh Food Hall. Inverarity Morton…

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  • Stagecoach supports Remembrance Weekend with free travel across East Scotland

    6th November 2023

    Free travel for military, cadets and ex-military personnel on November 11 and 12, 2023 Commitment to Armed Forces highlighted by employee led Veterans Network As part of Stagecoach East Scotland’s ongoing commitment to support the Armed Forces, it has confirmed that free travel will be available on all its buses…

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  • Edinburgh Leisure’s Festive Gymnastics Display Tumbling Towards Success

    6th November 2023

    Tickets are now on sale for Edinburgh Leisure’s annual Festive Gymnastics Display.  Now in its 17th year, over 600 gymnasts and cheerleaders from six Edinburgh Leisure venues plus guest clubs will be coming together to delight audiences with their annual display at Meadowbank Sports Centre on Sunday, 3 December 2023. Gymnastics…

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  • Registers of Scotland November Webinars

    6th November 2023

      RCI service walkthrough and insights – Wednesday 8 November, 10:00 – 11:00 This webinar will cover service enhancements and insights of the Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land (RCI). Searching Sasines – Thursday 9 November, 10:00 – 11:00 The Sasine register is the oldest national public…

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  • QMU graduate creates world’s first innovative energy infusion waters for IBS sufferers

    6th November 2023

    A postgraduate student at Queen Margaret University, has developed a range of innovative energy infusion waters which are suitable for people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. The new beverages are the world’s first low FODMAP natural energy drinks for people with IBS or other gut related disorders.   Lauren Leisk, who runs…

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