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Employment law update – what recent developments will be affecting you and your employees?
27th October 2023Ben Doherty, Kate Wyatt and Daniel Gorry from Lindsays will provide updates on forthcoming and potential changes to employment legislation, review some important cases, and explore how national politics may shape employment law in the near future. They will cover: Updates on forthcoming legislation regarding matters including flexible working, redundancy…
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Sleep Scotland Rebrands to “Sleep Action” as it Celebrates 25 Years of Transforming Lives
26th October 2023The UK’s oldest sleep charity and leading provider of sleep support, training, and resources, announces its official name change to “Sleep Action” as the organisation celebrates its 25th anniversary at Edinburgh City Chambers. Sleep Scotland, the charitable service operated by the non-profit Capella, is thrilled to announce its official name…
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SME Exporters Treading Water
26th October 2023BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook sees no improvement in Q3 of 2023 as half of all SME exporters (49%) saw no change in overseas sales, and a quarter (25%) reported a decrease. Just over a quarter of exporting SME firms (26%) saw their overseas sales increase in the quarter. It is almost…
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Johnston Carmichael breaks down barriers with student intake
25th October 2023Top 10 UK accountancy and business advisory firm, Johnston Carmichael, has proudly welcomed 90 students into the firm as part of its commitment to fostering a diverse and vibrant talent pipeline. The recruits will be spread across Johnston Carmichael’s offices across Scotland as well as Newcastle. The group includes graduates,…
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Tattu presents Skullduggery: A Halloween Dream
24th October 2023Award-winning contemporary Chinese fusion restaurant Tattu is proud to unveil its latest sensory dining concept. Inspired by the Tibetan belief that human and ghost worlds overlap, from Friday 27th to Tuesday 31st October we present a menu overflowing with culinary and cocktail treats to honour the spirits, while our trademark…
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Call For Evidence Launched By BCC Workplace Equity Commission
24th October 2023A call for evidence has been launched by the British Chambers of Commerce Workplace Equity Commission, urging businesses, stakeholders and interested parties to contribute towards making change happen. The commission includes representatives from the UK and international chamber networks, business leaders and experts from across civic society. Meeting regularly over…
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Two New Senior Appointments at Nairn’s
23rd October 2023Nairn’s, the UK’s number one producer of oatcakes and one of the largest gluten free food manufacturers in the UK, is appointing a new Managing Director, Colin Dingwall, and a new Marketing Director, Kevin Butterworth. Colin is currently Nairn’s Finance Director and is stepping up to the top job in…
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New Digital Connectivity Readiness Index puts emphasis on digital adoption as England scores top
23rd October 2023Analysis by connectivity experts FarrPoint provides a new benchmarking framework for public sector bodies, evaluating connectivity preparedness across the four UK nations. A report by FarrPoint shows England is the most-prepared home nation when it comes to digital readiness, according to its new benchmarking framework. England scored 86 out of…
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Chancellor Must Take Bold Decisions To Unlock Growth
23rd October 2023The Chancellor must take bold steps to unlock the untapped potential of UK business if the economy is to weather continued global headwinds. BCC research shows less than a quarter of firms are investing, as fears over high inflation and interest rates, alongside concerns around trade barriers and skills shortages,…
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Johnston Carmichael introduces social mobility partnership
20th October 2023Top 20 UK accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael has entered a groundbreaking partnership with the ICAS Foundation to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and promote greater social mobility in the profession. As part of the agreement, Johnston Carmichael will provide bursaries to two accountancy students for a period of up…
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