In an important milestone on its ongoing journey towards Net Zero, Glasgow-based R-Biopharm Rhone, manufacturer and distributor of analytical test kits, has become the first Company in its sector to be certified as carbon neutral. The Company, which is part of the R-Biopharm Group achieved carbon neutrality over 2021 for all Scope 1 and 2 […]
A £450m plan to build life sciences space and student accommodation in the Ardwick area of Manchester have been unveiled. The proposals could create 1,900 jobs and apprenticeships while the team behind the development have said the scheme could provide a £138m economic benefit. McLaren Property, Property Alliance Group (Alliance), Moda Living and Kadans Science
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A Birmingham-based HR software provider has been acquired by a North West rival. Natural HR was founded by husband and wife team Jason and Sarah Dowzell and runs cloud-based HR software products. It has now been bought out by Moorepay which also offers payroll and HR software and services, and advice and consultancy to SMEs
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Banking giant HSBC has bought the UK arm of collapsed US lender Silicon Valley Bank after the Government and Bank of England stepped in to “facilitate” a private sale. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that all customer deposits have been protected under the deal, and that no taxpayer cash was involved. The deal comes after the
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Fintech lender Sonovate has surpassed £3.5bn in total funding and £1 billion in annual funding for the first time as rising costs force businesses to seek finance to manage cash flow and drive growth. During 2022, Sonovate provided businesses with £1.1 billion in finance, a 58% increase on the £700 million lent in the previous
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Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has provided quantity surveying and principal designer services to New Pilmour House, the new headquarters for St Andrews Links Trust, Fife. Already the recipient of a Scottish Design Award and the St Andrews Preservation Trust Pride of Place Award it is also shortlisted for the RIAS/RIBA Awards and the Civic
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A trusted solicitors and estate agency has launched the biggest family law division in its region with four new additions to its team. Garden Stirling Burnet has set up a family law division with a combined 70 years of legal experience which will cater for the whole of East Lothian, as well as Edinburgh and
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(L) Glenn Taylor, Contracts Manager, and (R) Elton Cruickshank, Operations Manager at Blind Solutions Workplace design and management consultancy, Space Solutions, announce last week the expansion of its award-winning commercial division, Blind Solutions. The division, which works with architects, designers, FM specialist and contractors, has increased its footprint to include Scotland’s central belt, and has
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The Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee is keen to hear views from businesses in Scotland on what support could help parents who are looking for new or better jobs. The Committee is running a call for views following visits to meet parents and employers in different areas around Scotland, including the east
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Michael Brodie (pictured above), Chief Executive of NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) which has its headquarters in Newcastle was presented with a CBE in recognition of services to health. Michael has been awarded the highest ranking in the British Empire Order from HRH the Princess Royal for his work, particularly during the pandemic. As well
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