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Sustainable reusable theatre caps made from plant-based material created for NHS Scotland
6th January 2025The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital has become the first hospital to co-design friendly and reusable theatre caps made from sustainable plant-based material as part of a research project being led by the University of Strathclyde and Heriot-Watt University. The project aims to reduce waste created by single-use disposable theatre…
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Budget Tax Hike Bursts Business Confidence
6th January 202563% of businesses say tax, including national insurance, is now a concern, following the Chancellor’s Budget – the highest level since 2017 Business confidence has slipped to its lowest level since the aftermath of the mini-Budget in Autumn 2022 A majority of firms (55%) now expect prices to go up…
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Record year for Edinburgh Airport -15 million passenger barrier broken for the first time at a Scottish airport
6th January 2025Edinburgh Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, has welcomed a record 15 million passengers in a single year, a milestone achieved for the first time ever at a Scottish airport. The milestone was reached earlier this month at Scotland’s busiest airport, marking the first time any airport in Scotland…
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Clan Gordon Celebrates Triple Award Success for Outstanding Customer Experience
6th January 2025Clan Gordon, Edinburgh’s leading letting agency, has been recognised for its exceptional customer service and commitment to raising industry standards, securing three prestigious awards in 2024. The agency received accolades at two major events in the lettings industry: Best Letting Agent in Scotland (Bronze) at The Negotiator Awards 2024 Best…
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Lost Shore Surf Resort to Launch Inaugural Wellbeing Month in January 2025
6th January 2025Lost Shore Surf Resort, Europe’s largest inland surf resort in Ratho, Edinburgh, is kicking off the New Year with its first-ever Wellbeing Month, launching on 1st January 2025. This month-long celebration offers an inspiring mix of activities designed to rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul, ensuring a positive start to…
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Scottish Businesses’ Growth Expectations Merry and Bright for 2025
6th January 2025Nearly three quarters (73%) of Scottish businesses expect to see their turnover increase over the next year, up from 60% polled in December 2023, according to Bank of Scotland’s Business Barometer 70% are confident of greater profitability Nearly a quarter (24%) will be investing in expansion into new UK…
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Apex Hotels Donates £10,000 to Crisis UK This Christmas
24th December 2024This Christmas, Apex Hotels is spreading the spirit of giving by donating £10,000 to Crisis UK, the national charity dedicated to ending homelessness. The hotel group chose to redirect its corporate gift budget to make this meaningful contribution, reflecting its ethos of charity and giving back to the community. After…
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ScotRail station staff raise more than £3,200 for Age Scotland
24th December 2024Fundraising efforts from ScotRail staff at two stations has seen more than £3,200 donated to the train operator’s official charity partner, Age Scotland. Staff at Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen railway stations raised £3,238 through fundraising activity. Since the launch of the charity partnership in April 2024, Margaret Hoey, Glasgow…
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Mis-sold car finance FCA announcement
24th December 2024Cat McGarrell, litigation associate at full-service law firm Gilson Gray, said: “The FCA’s decision to expand its investigation into the mis-selling of personal contract purchases (PCP) and hire purchases for cars is a significant development. Including all types of finance deals – not only contracts that included discretionary commission agreements…
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LATEST NEWS: ‘Gas Holder 1’ lights up the sky as new park opens
24th December 2024The iconic gasholder – now named ‘Gas Holder 1’ – is a beacon of light in north Edinburgh as it is being illuminated permanently after dark. Refurbishment is now complete on the structure using funding from the UK Government. Permanent lighting on the frame means it is seen brightly in the…
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