News & Blog

Read the latest business news, blogs and thought leadership articles from our members, as well as updates on the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce's work in the city.

News & Blog
  • UK first as SP Energy Networks uses AI to help tackle winter power cuts

    6th November 2023

    With storm season in full force, SP Energy Networks is investigating the potential of using artificial intelligence to help predict faults in the electricity network ahead of severe weather hitting    In a UK first, SP Energy Networks is trialling AI technology to better pinpoint potential faults on the electricity…

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  • King’s Speech Should Prioritise Business To Drive Growth

    6th November 2023

    The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives firms confidence to invest. Latest data from the BCC’s Insight Unit shows investment flatlining. Our Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3, showed only 23% of respondents reporting an increase in investment. Concern over the impact…

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  • Randox Health, ‘’Mens Health month’ ’ discounts

    2nd November 2023

    Men, don’t ignore your health – act while you still can. Men, it is time to be proactive about your health. Randox Health are offering PSA testing kits for £15 this November, the month of globally raising awareness and shedding a spotlight on men’s health issues. For over forty years,…

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  • Randox Health, ‘’Mens Health month’ ’ discounts

    2nd November 2023

    Men, don’t ignore your health – act while you still can. Men, it is time to be proactive about your health. Randox Health are offering PSA testing kits for €18 this November, the month of globally raising awareness and shedding a spotlight on men’s health issues. For over forty years,…

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  • Randox Health to introduce a Prostate Cancer Risk test, panel, and Algorithm

    2nd November 2023

    Randox Health are celebrating Men’s Health Month with the launch of a new Prostate Cancer Risk test, this November. In the UK, one in every eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer within their lifetime, making it the most common form of cancer in men, usually affecting those over…

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  • Wake up and smell the (virtual) roses

    2nd November 2023

    When we look at the world of branding and advertising, it is easy to understand where more traditional marketing approaches (such a promotional videos) are losing out in competition to virtual reality (VR) experiences. Many brands and retailers are beginning to invest more in producing VR content to provide their…

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  • Does LinkedIn cause imposter syndrome?

    2nd November 2023

    Professional social network sites such as LinkedIn and Xing have gained widespread adoption, with LinkedIn alone boasting over 930 million users worldwide. Whilst these sites offer a range of benefits for users, such as career advancement opportunities, professional connections, and industry‐related knowledge and resources, more recent studies are beginning to…

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  • BCC Welcomes New Phase In Turkiye Trade Negotiations 

    2nd November 2023

    Responding to the launch of the call for evidence on a new trade agreement with Turkiye, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said:    “Global trade has evolved since the current trading terms between the UK and Turkiye were put in place.     “It makes sense to build on…

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  • Burges Salmon acts for three-strong lender club to support 100MW battery energy storage project

    2nd November 2023

    The firm has advised Santander UK, Triple Point and Rabobank on their combined financing of up to £70m to TagEnergy Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has advised a club of lenders comprising Santander UK, Triple Point and Rabobank on their combined financing of up to £70m to support the…

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  • DWF builds on social mobility commitment with new programme and inclusion in Social Mobility Employer Index

    DWF builds on social mobility commitment with new programme and inclusion in Social Mobility Employer Index

    2nd November 2023

    DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced the launch of a Social Mobility Programme after the success of its Ethnic Minority Programme in 2023. The news coincides with the business’ inclusion in the Social Mobility Employer Index once again. In the report released today, The…

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