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January 2022

SCOTTISH LAW FIRM EMPHASISES VALUE OF STAFF VOLUNTEERING

One of Scotland’s largest law firms is urging other businesses to commit to staff volunteering, claiming it adds value to employees’ professional and personal lives. In 2020, Thorntons signed up to Dundee-based Social Good Connect, looking to help staff feel connected during the challenges of lockdown.  Launched by CEO Caroline McKenna during the first lockdown, […]

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AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE RENTAL SOLUTION

The Motherwell based Peter Vardy Group is further enhancing its industry-leading formula with the launch of an innovative business vehicle rental service. Peter Vardy FlexAuto, the latest addition to the brand will supply a comprehensive range of makes and models, from small cars to commercial vans. Giving businesses the opportunity to control and reduce their

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SCOTTISH CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANCY IS EXPANDING INTO ASIA

Scottish construction consultancy Soben has announced the expansion of its global operations into the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, with the launch of its Singapore office, supported by two new senior appointments. Andrew Murie will take the role of APAC chief executive, with Callum Agnew joining as director for mission critical. Soben’s new APAC team will

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WALKERS SHORTBREAD APPOINT MD

The board of Walker’s Shortbread Ltd has announced the appointment of Nicky Walker (pictured above) as Managing Director with immediate effect. Nicky joined the family firm 25 years ago, was appointed to the board in 2007 as Production Director and has been instrumental, working alongside his late father, Joe, in developing the company’s world-class facilities

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SCOTT GROUP APPOINTS A TRIO OF NEW DIRECTORS

Scott Group, the leading industrial supplies organisation, has made three key director appointments. David Holmes, who has been with the business since 2010 has been promoted to Director of Information Technology, Danielle Kerr who joined as a divisional accountant in 2016 has been promoted to Finance Director of Scott Pallets’ reconditioned business unit; and Bill

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KITE GROUP SEES BREAKTHROUGH IN HANDRAIL SAFETY

A site safety specialist is delivering the first major innovation in 90 years for simple handrails which protect millions of workers across the UK. Scottish-based Kite Group already provides vital safe access to industrial and commercial premises nationally and promises that its new breakthrough product brings major environmental benefits. Managers of the £3 million+ a-year

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OVO CEO ASKED TO EXPLAIN £40 MILLION PAYMENTS FOLLOWING JOB CUTS

The chief executive at Ovo Energy has been asked by MPs and unions to explain £40m of loans and cash transfers, after cutting hundreds of Scots jobs. Stephen Fitzpatrick’s company was given £17m in furlough payments after taking over  SSE’s retail division in January 2020. The Perth-headquartered business employs around 700 people, with bases in

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THE PODCAST HOST LAUNCHES THE FIRST EVER GENERATIVE PODCAST NFT COLLECTION

Dundee based The Podcast Host is off to a whirlwind start this year launching the world’s first ever generative podcast NFT collection: The Curious Companion. This will be a very short story with 6000+ possible variations, minted on the Solana blockchain for podcast fans to collect and own. It’s an experiment designed to encourage podcasters

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SCOTLAND LEADS WAY IN SWITCH TO GREEN MOTORING

Scotland is at the forefront of the country’s switch to greener motoring according to new figures from the Department for Transport. The figures reveal that from October 1st 2021 to January 1st, Scotland had the highest ratio of publicly accessible rapid charging points for electric vehicles with 12.9 devices per 100,000 residents. Following Scotland are

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