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Thorntons back Scottish startups to reach international success
9th February 2024Thorntons Solicitors and Foras have agreed a new strategic partnership which seeks to help Scottish startups to realise “life-changing” opportunities across the globe. As part of the initiative, Thorntons will be supporting and playing an active role in Foras activities, both in the UK and internationally, throughout 2024. The year-long…
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Hospitable Hosts Volume 3 Released- Featured Author Anna Morris
9th February 2024The eagerly anticipated “Hospitable Hosts Volume 3” book is set to hit the shelves and digital platforms, bringing together an exceptional collection of stories and expertise from the world’s most successful and knowledgeable short-term rental (STR) hosts. As part of a dynamic movement that prioritizes human connection in the STR…
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Sweet treat for Bonnie & Wild as Chulo’s Stuffed Cookies opens Food Hall pop-up for February school holidays
9th February 2024Sweet treat for Bonnie & Wild as Chulo’s Stuffed Cookies opens Food Hall pop-up for February school holidays Kids are in for a monster cookie treat when they visit Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild over the February half term. The popular Edinburgh Food Hall is welcoming tasty start-up Chulo’s…
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BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES GATHER AT HEATHROW TO CALL ON CHANCELLOR TO DITCH THE TOURIST TAX
9th February 2024Representatives of British business gathered at Terminal 5, Heathrow today (Monday 5th Feb) to join forces in calling for a new internationally competitive tax-free shopping scheme. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Heathrow have today announced the launch of a new campaign urging…
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Edinburgh Chamber speaks to Parliament
9th February 2024Today, Jo Davidson, our Director of Policy, represented the Scottish Chambers of Commerce network at a Post Legislative Scrutiny of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 held by the Economy & Fair Work Committee at the Scottish Parliament. Joining a panel which included the FSB and the Scottish Wholesale Association,…
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BUSINESS GROUPS VOICE ALARM OVER SCOTTISH TAX POLICY
9th February 2024Sixteen leading business representative groups have jointly written to the Scottish Government’s Deputy First Minister & Finance Secretary, Shona Robison MSP, to voice alarm at the Scottish Government’s consideration of a new business rate surtax and what it means for wider tax policy towards commerce. The sixteen organisations represent a…
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Burges Salmon named best law firm to work at for the third year in a row
7th February 2024UK leading provider of news and views on the legal sector, RollOnFriday, has named Burges Salmon the ‘Best Law Firm to Work at 2024’ Burges Salmon is delighted to announce that it has been named the RollOnFriday ‘Best Law Firm to Work at 2024’, an accolade that the firm has…
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Brookside stars’ delight as STV Player reveals huge streaming numbers one year after relaunching iconic soap
7th February 2024Brookside has been streamed over 14 million times since February 2023 In Scotland, classic show streamed more times than Coronation Street and Emmerdale across the year Liverpool and Isle of Man revealed as hotspots for Brookie fans Former Brookside actors Sunetra Sarker and Alex Fletcher have said they’re “thrilled” and…
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New Framework to Boost Access to Skills and Jobs
7th February 2024The British Chambers of Commerce People and Work report outlines a 10-point plan to boost workforce skills, by supporting people at every stage of their journey through education and employment. Among the recommendations to politicians are: An industrial strategy that is fit for purpose. Funding a business support service to…
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Why It’s Time To Build Cyber Resilience in Edinburgh’s Thriving Business Community
7th February 2024Edinburgh’s businesses are a vibrant blend of tradition and innovation. From the historic streets of the Old Town to the bustling business parks of the city’s outskirts, businesses in Edinburgh are thriving and embracing digital transformation. However, this digital progress brings risk: the ever-present and growing threat of cyberattacks. Why…
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