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New toolkit bridges the gap for newly qualified solicitors
3rd October 2023A ‘first of its kind’ toolkit to support newly qualified solicitors has been launched by independent law firm Anderson Strathern. “One day you’re a trainee, working alongside your mentor, moving departments every six months and learning the ropes. Next day you are starting off your career as a newly qualified…
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Culture and Business Scotland statement: Cut to Creative Scotland budget from Scottish Government/impact to culture sector
3rd October 2023David Watt, chief executive of Culture & Business Scotland, said: “At a time when Scottish Government ministers repeatedly speak about the importance and value of culture to our society and economy, the reinstatement of the £6.6M cut to Creative Scotland’s annual budget for the current year is unfathomable.” “Just yesterday…
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STV appoints new Westminster Correspondent
3rd October 2023Journalist and producer, Paris Gourtsoyannis, joins STV News at Six and Scotland Tonight teams On Friday 29th September, STV announced that Paris Gourtsoyannis will join its news operation as Westminster correspondent on 23 October. He brings to the role a wealth of experience as a journalist and producer, having covered…
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Coastal homes at Longniddry on the crest of a wave after award win
3rd October 2023Award-winning developer Cruden Homes and leading social enterprise, Places for People, scooped the top ‘Development of the Year’ title at the Herald Property Awards 2023. The annual awards ceremony took place on Thursday 28 September at the Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central, bringing leading property experts from across Scotland…
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SCOTTISH BUSINESSES REPORT RISE IN ECONOMIC OPTIMISTISM
3rd October 2023Business confidence in Scotland fell three points during September to 33%, but remains above the year-to-date average of 30% Firms’ optimism in the economy rose 10 points to 29% as Scottish businesses identified their top target areas for growth in the next six months as evolving their offer (40%), entering…
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Commsworld sets the standard for connectivity at hugely successful 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
2nd October 2023Last month, Scotland made history by becoming the first country to ever host the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships. Over the course of 11 days, a total of 13 World Championship events took place, from indoor track cycling at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, to BMX riding at Glasgow Green,…
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Balfour Beatty launches refreshed UK Diversity & Inclusion strategy
2nd October 2023Balfour Beatty has today launched its refreshed UK Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Value Everyone, as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Having launched its first Diversity and Inclusion Strategy in 2018, the refreshed strategy builds on the significant progress Balfour Beatty has made in creating a workplace…
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Supporting our most deprived communities to live active healthy lives
2nd October 2023As the UK gets ready for Challenge Poverty Week (Monday, 2nd October to Sunday, 8th October), Edinburgh Leisure, the largest provider of sports and leisure facilities across the city, is working in local communities to support more people living in poverty and affected by inequalities to be active and well.…
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ScottishPower launches its ‘Returner’ Programme, offering a path to permanent roles as part of its biggest ever recruitment drive
2nd October 2023ScottishPower has announced the nationwide launch of its ‘Returner’ employment programme, offering an exciting opportunity for people who have taken a career break to rejoin the STEM sector through a flexible, year-long paid placement. The programme offers a structured pathway for candidates to refresh their industry knowledge and rebuild…
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Corporate gift ideas guaranteed to impress by Harvey Nichols
28th September 2023We all need to feel valued, and what better way to thank a special client or reward a colleague for going above and beyond than with a thoughtful gift. There are countless ways to we can help you to value those around you.For all out luxury, look no further than…
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