Property consultancy Vail Williams has hired an experienced lease advisory specialist to bolster its Surrey and London regions as business demand continues to grow. Frank Perri has joined the Lease Advisory team in the firm’s Woking and Soho offices at Partner level after more than six years at the Lorenz Consultancy in London. He is […]
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One of the UK’s leading suppliers of plant hire equipment is gearing up for further growth following strong financial results, posted in its 2022/23 annual accounts. Perthshire-headquartered Morris Leslie Plant Hire, which sells and hires plant equipment, posted revenues of £49.121 million in 2022/23, an increase of over 10% from the previous year figure of
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The UK’s Investment Association (IA) has warned investors about the risks of using ‘trading bots’ to make investment decisions. Speaking to the BBC John Allan, head of innovation and operations at the IA said investors should be more cautious about using AI. Alan commented: “Investment is something that’s very serious; it affects people and their
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Next-generation socially assistive robots have been successfully tested in a healthcare setting to assist patients, alleviate their anxiety, and relieve pressure on nursing staff as part of a hospital trial co-conducted by researchers from the UK’s National Robotarium in Paris, France. The SPRING (Socially Assistive Robots in Gerontological healthcare) trial developed robots equipped with advanced
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Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Harley Haddow scooped up the Best Sustainability Project award for their work on SWG3 at the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) awards, which took place last week. Held at the Leonardo Royal in London Tower Bridge, the event celebrated the outstanding achievements of those in the industry, with the awards aim being to champion the best people, projects
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Scotland’s leading manufacturer of bespoke kitchen ranges, Optima Kitchens, has opened a new showroom in Stirling as it repositions itself in the market with a refined product offering. Replacing the former Grangemouth location, the flagship showroom at Springkerse Trading Park offers greater convenience for customers. As the brand repositions itself towards a premium, high-quality market,
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Left to Right: Gary McCulloch, Michael McLaren andDonald McLaren Port Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging has acquired Bathgate-based protective packaging company Glenhaze for an undisclosed sum. Glenhaze is a market leader in the production of sustainable, paper-based, and innovative product protection for the spirit, glass manufacturing and e-commerce sectors. Donald McLaren, Managing Director, McLaren Packaging, said: “Glenhaze
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Companies must create a truly inclusive and safe workplace culture if they are to attract and retain talent, says a leading HR & Employment firm. Precept, an award-winning HR & Employment business based in Derby, says that businesses need to review their HR policies to ensure that their company promotes a zero-tolerance approach to bias,
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The global ransomware threat is expected to increase over the next two years due to Artificial Intelligence (AI), warns the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). AI is already being used in malicious cyber activity and will almost certainly increase the volume and impact of cyber attacks, according to the new term of AI on the
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Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) has announced serial entrepreneur, experienced tech sector leader, and chair of Women’s Enterprise Scotland (WES) Lynne Cadenhead (pictured above) as its newest Entrepreneur in Residence. The move, which is part of an effort to foster innovation and entrepreneurial excellence, will see Lynne provide support and expert advice at the University. An
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