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
  • Sales launch and show home opening at West Lothian Development

    6th September 2023

    This weekend, award winning house builder Cruden Homes is launching the first phase of sales and a showhome for their brand new development, Wellwater Grove.    Positioned in the popular village of East Calder in West Lothian, the stylish new development includes 45 three-bedroom semi-detached, and four-bedroom detached new homes designed to…

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  • Moët & Chandon Joins the Edinburgh Cocktail Week Lineup for the First Time

    6th September 2023

    Luxury French Champagne brand joins The Cocktail Village lineup for 2023  Edinburgh Cocktail Week publishes official guide for 2023 22 brands taking part across 10 days at the UK’s biggest cocktail festival  The guide showcases all of the £5 cocktails on offer as well as cocktail maps for the 100…

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  • Waitrose first to announce leading animal welfare standards across Italian continental meat

    6th September 2023

    Waitrose is number one for animal welfare across the UK and latest move puts the supermarket in top spot for Italian charcuterie welfare standards All own brand Italian continental meat suppliers meet Compassion in World Farming prestigious Good Pig Award standards Waitrose hopes progress will urge other retailers to raise…

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  • Scottish Parliament

    Summary: Programme for Government for 2023-24

    5th September 2023

    Today Humza Yousaf announced his first Programme for Government for 2023-24, which he described as anti-poverty and pro-growth. One of the key announcements for business was to implement the recommendations of the New Deal for Business Group, which the Chamber network has been heavily involved in. This includes steps to…

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  • Brodies reappointed to Scottish Government Legal Services Framework

    5th September 2023

    UK top 50 and leading Scottish law firm Brodies LLP has been reappointed to the Scottish Government’s new Legal Services Framework where it will provide support in five out of the six available Lots. The result of a competitive tender process run by the Scottish Government but creating a framework…

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  • VIRGIN HOTELS EDINBURGH SERVES UP GOOD VIBES WITH POST-FRINGE YOGA RETREAT AND BRUNCH

    5th September 2023

    Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is transforming into the ultimate wellness retreat, bringing good vibes only for an exclusive wellbeing event on Sunday 10th of September with yoga, sound healing and delicious brunch treats in Eve – the hotel’s all day dining destination. Designed to let Edinburgh locals relax and recuperate after…

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  • INNOVATIVE EDINBURGH DEVELOPMENT SET TO REVOLUTIONISE THE FUTURE OF NEW HOME BUYING

    5th September 2023

    Cruden Homes is poised to unveil an innovative development of new properties that is set to change the face of home buying. The award-winning housebuilder is collaborating with property technology experts, Pixel and estate agents, Monarch Legal to create an exciting customer experience that responds to the changing requirements of…

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  • STV Group plc Interim Results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2023

    5th September 2023

    Diversification strategy accelerates: revenue from growth areas more than offsets expected linear advertising declines Highlights Diversification strategy accelerates delivering total revenue growth of 21% Studios revenue nearly quadruples even before benefit of Greenbird acquisition in H2 Strong Digital growth; STV Player streams +25% and new registrations +65% Adjusted operating profit…

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  • New programme launches to help Scottish businesses cut costs and protect the planet

    5th September 2023

    Environmentally conscious SMEs are being offered the chance to reduce their carbon footprint and lower energy bills thanks to a new partnership between Royal Bank of Scotland, the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI) and the University of Edinburgh. The free course allows businesses to identify the simple, cost-effective steps they…

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  • Local bus drivers named among the top in the UK

    5th September 2023

    Two local bus drivers have been named among the top 3 of the UK’s best bus drivers in this year’s UK Bus Driver of the Year Finals held in Blackpool at the weekend. Gary Black (Lothian Buses) and Thomas Gilhooley (East Coast Buses) finished second and third respectively, with Gary…

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