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King Charles III announced as patron of the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland
9th May 2024The Royal Family’s commitment to championing Scottish agriculture and rural life is set to continue as King Charles III is announced as the patron of RHASS (Royal Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland). Queen Elizabeth II was a patron of RHASS for 70 years, with her dedication to many aspects of…
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Pinsent Masons appoints financial forensics specialist David Lister as Partner
9th May 2024Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has hired forensic accounting specialist David Lister as Partner to bolster its professional services capabilities in investigations and fraud risk management. Edinburgh-based David was previously at a Big Four accounting firm where he was a partner for ten years. He joins the Pinsent Masons Forensics…
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US Still A Land Of Opportunity For UK Business
9th May 2024Supply chain security, trade deals, tariffs and planning permission were the big issues during the BCC’s 5-day mission to the US to promote business and investment. Director General, Shevaun Haviland’s, trip was organised ahead of the US elections as issues around trade agreements, tariffs, supply-chain disruption, subsidies, protectionism and geo-political…
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BBC confirms three popular antiques programmes will return for new series
8th May 2024BBC Daytime has commissioned new series of hit antiques programmes The Travelling Auctioneers, Antiques Road Trip and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip from production company STV Studios. An afternoon stalwart since its launch in 2010, Antiques Road Trip has been recommissioned for a 29th series on BBC One (20 x 45’),…
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SME Exporters Trapped In Doldrums
8th May 2024BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q1 2024 shows most SME exporters struggling to boost sales. More than half of all SME exporters (53%) saw no change in overseas sales, and 23% reported a decrease. Just under a quarter of exporting SME firms (24%) saw their overseas sales rise in Q1…
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Accessing capital for growth still major challenge for Scottish businesses
8th May 2024Accessing capital to fund growth plans is one the biggest challenges for more than a quarter (28%) of Scottish businesses Declining customer demand continues to be a top challenge for just over a fifth (21%) of regional businesses Despite difficult trading conditions, almost half of Scottish businesses (49%) feel more…
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Blackadders to support pioneering digital skills initiative for Scotland’s young people
8th May 2024Blackadders LLP is to support the Digital Xtra Fund to help every young person in Scotland have access to innovative and digitally creative activities. Funds raised by the charity Digital Xtra are awarded to schools and community groups across the country, providing kit and extracurricular activites to inspire young people…
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Edinburgh’s Rental Market Shows No Sign Of Slowing In 2024
8th May 2024Investing In Property In Edinburgh The run-up to Christmas typically sees a slowing of Edinburgh’s private rented property market but the final three months of 2023 proved an exception, with some strong figures for time to let and rental values in the city. The last Citylets quarterly report of the year showed…
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One Square Pays Tribute to Edinburgh’s Storytellers Through Launch of New Afternoon Tea Menu New menu is inspired by Edinburgh’s famous authors, their words and wisdom
8th May 2024One Square, The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa’s award-winning bar and brasserie, has unveiled a unique Afternoon Tea menu inspired by Edinburgh’s best storytellers and their famous tales. Each dish will take guests on a journey of escapism through different chapters of history inspired by Edinburgh’s greatest stories, poetry and…
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Gilson Gray signs former football star as new head of sports
8th May 2024Full-service legal firm Gilson Gray has appointed former Scottish football player and experienced solicitor David Winnie to lead its service offering in the sports sector. Combining David’s legal expertise with his experience and knowledge of the sporting world, he will head up the new sports and immigration specialism, working alongside…
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