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News & Blog
  • Spring Forward

    7th March 2024

    With the clocks going forward at the end of the month and spring most definitely on the horizon, take advantage of Edinburgh Leisure’s new Spring Pass to kickstart your fitness regime. It has never been more important to look after your wellbeing so Edinburgh Leisure, a charity dedicated to creating…

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  • BCC Economic Forecast: Recession Expected To End But Growth Will Be Weak

    7th March 2024

    The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast has slightly upgraded growth expectations for 2024 and 2025, as the recession lasts just two quarters, but strong growth will remain elusive.      UK Economic Outlook             The UK economy is expected to grow every year until the end of 2026…

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  • SCOTLAND LEADS UK IN BUSINESS CONFIDENCE IN FEBRUARY

    7th March 2024

    Scotland’s business confidence was the strongest in the UK in January, rising to 56% in February – up 14 points on January’s levels Scottish companies reported stronger confidence in both their own business prospects (up 11 points to 68%) and the wider economy (up 19 points to 46%), month-on-month This…

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  • Turner & Townsend Celebrates 10,000 Grant Milestone for Vulnerable Children

    7th March 2024

    Leading global professional services company, Turner & Townsend, announces a significant achievement with the delivery of 10,000 grants through its Education Fund in partnership with Action for Children. These grants play a crucial role in providing essential school uniform and equipment to children across the UK that need it most.…

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  • VIRGIN HOTELS EDINBURGH PARTNERS WITH LEADING LONDON CHEF TO BRING A TASTE OF CRETE TO ITS FLAGSHIP RESTAURANT, COMMONS CLUB

    7th March 2024

    Virgin Hotels Edinburgh’s flagship restaurant, Commons Club, is bringing the authentic tastes of Crete to its Chef’s Table this month as part of a series of experiential dining events that aim to takes guests on an international culinary journey. Led by Commons Club Chef de Cuisine, Emma Hanley, the Chef’s…

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  • Call for innovative design in agriculture for prestigious RHASS awards

    7th March 2024

    The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), opens entries today to its historic and prestigious Technical Innovations Awards sponsored by Hillhouse Quarry Group. The longest standing RHASS competition encourages innovation in the design and manufacture of machines, equipment and appliances which advance agricultural practice and celebrates significant steps…

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  • Charity celebrates 240th year with cuddly toy sheep hunt, mass Munro challenge and more…

    7th March 2024

    Scotland’s agricultural charity, Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) announced a programme of family-friendly events throughout 2024 to celebrate its 240th anniversary. They range from a cuddly toy sheep scavenger hunt over the Easter holidays to a mass Munro challenge, Harvest Thanksgiving service to a yearlong audio and…

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  • Spring Statement 2024

    6th March 2024

    The UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today announced his Spring Budget 2024. In what may be his final intervention before a General Election, he announced a 2p cut to National Insurance rates, an extension to the freeze on alcohol duty, and reforms to pensions to encourage investment in UK businesses. The…

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  • DWF appoints new partner to bolster Scottish litigation team

    6th March 2024

    DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has added solicitor advocate Laura McCabe as partner to its Scottish litigation team. Specialising in advocacy, Laura McCabe joins DWF after almost 5 years at Anderson Strathern. She brings 14 years of expertise in appearance work to her new role…

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  • Registers of Scotland March webinars

    5th March 2024

    RCI: Information required and creating an entry – Monday 04 March at 10am This webinar outlines the information which is required for an entry in RCI and what you must do before creating an entry. Once the data is gathered, we cover the steps you must take in creating an…

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