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April 2025

Boss Pizza sets its sights on international expansion

 Boss Pizza, the renowned independent pizza chain, is embarking on international expansion and is now seeking franchise partners worldwide. The brand has already begun expanding nationwide in the UK, with plans to open 20 more locations across the UK in the next 18 months, and a further 50 planned within 3 years. With an ambitious […]

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AND Digital appoints a Chief for Growth for Scotland

Technology consultancy AND Digital has appointed Elaine Van Der Berg (pictured above) as Chief for Growth for Scotland, marking a strategic focus on helping businesses across the region unlock greater value through digital transformation. Elaine brings over 25 years of leadership experience across global tech firms including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Capita, Autodesk, and Dell Technologies. Most recently, as CEO of Edinburgh-based tech company Pufferfish, she

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Black Sheep Coffee opens new store in Silverburn

 Rebels of the coffee world bring their vibe to one of Scotland’s top shopping destinations Black Sheep Coffee is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest location at Silverburn Shopping Centre on Tuesday, April 8th. Known for disrupting the coffee scene with bold flavours and a creative store design, the new store promises

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AltraLaw promotes Carys Strong to Partner

 AltraLaw, the UK’s first not-for-profit law firm, has promoted its Senior Solicitor and Head of Training Carys Strong (pictured above) to Partner. Caerphilly-based AltraLaw offers expert legal guidance on employment law, work-related conflicts and Wills, Trusts, and Probate, from the unique position of using its business for good – meaning all profits go to charitable

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Holmes Mackillop acquires D&J Dunlop Solicitors’ & recruits local husband and wife team

 Holmes Mackillop has acquired the private client and property business of D&J Dunlop, introducing a full-service law firm to Ayrshire, courtesy of the comprehensive range of services and expertise Holmes Mackillop can offer clients from its six-strong office network. Husband and wife team Peter and Pauline McNamara join the expanded team from Ayr-based Lockharts Law as

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Hospitality has seen an annual increase of £3.4 billion

 As National Insurance contributions (NIC) and minimum wage increases come into effect this month (April), one trade body has calculated that UK hospitality businesses are staring down the barrel of an annual cost upturn of £3.4 billion (US$4.4bn). According to UKHospitality, British on-trade businesses will now face an additional £1.9bn (US$2.46bn) in wage costs, £1bn

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Pet retailer approaches £100k fundraising target for children’s hospices

 The “incredible” amount raised by a leading pet retailer for a children’s charity is approaching the £100,000 mark. PetPlace, which has stores in Llangefni, Ruthin, Mold, Abergele and Gledrid, Oswestry, and a HQ in Kinmel Bay, has collected a staggering £94,789 for Hope House and Ty Gobaith children’s hospices. Led by Managing Director Sion Pritchard,

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Inspirational new head to lead top Edinburgh boys’ school

 An experienced educator with a track record of whole-school transformation has been appointed as the next Headmaster of one of Edinburgh’s most prestigious independent schools. Huw Jones (pictured above) will join Merchiston Castle School in August, taking on the leadership of Scotland’s only all-boys independent boarding and day school at a time of exciting momentum.

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Morag Inglis relinquishes Chair at Glasgow’s oldest law firm and hands over to her brother

(L) Ronald Inglis & (R) Morag Inglis Glasgow’s oldest-established law firm, and one the largest remaining independent law firms in the West of Scotland, has elected Ronald Inglis, 52, a fourth-generation lawyer, to be its new chairman.  He replaces his sister, Morag Inglis, who has been chairman since 2021 and was managing partner for 24 years

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McLaren Packaging congratulates the winners at World Whiskies Awards 2025

From Left centre left to right: Kevin Pigott, Global Winner Brand Ambassador – Irish Whiskey of the Year and James Hutchinson, Account Manager, McLaren Packaging McLaren Packaging congratulates all the regional victors and global winner of the Brand Ambassador category at the World Whiskies Awards 2025. The global winners were unveiled at The Waldorf Hotel in

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