Sophie Fairweather (left) and Amanda Wilson The pandemic has presented several opportunities and benefits for families requiring legal support, including a reduction in costs. That’s the view of Amanda Wilson of Amanda Wilson Family Law. She says: ““Many people are nervous about meeting a lawyer and family law can be particularly emotive as clients are […]
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A team of scientists, coordinated by Professor Stephen Euston at Heriot-Watt University, is tackling sustainability issues by using natural ingredients produced by marine microbes as alternatives to the chemical agents currently used. Their work is focused on everyday items like foods, pharmaceuticals, and beauty products. The huge market demand for surfactants and emulsifiers is
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Businesses signing up for fixed contracts with Perth-based SSE will now receive all their electricity from renewable sources operated by the company. This announcement comes as the group makes it easier for its customers to hit their climate change targets by bringing together its services under a single SSE Energy Solutions brand. SSE, which is
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SUSTAINABLE investing has “come of age” thanks to the pandemic, with recruitment experts across Scotland’s financial sector urging those within it to upskill in order to thrive in a changed landscape – or risk becoming obsolete. Edinburgh-based Core-Asset Consulting is warning of a growing knowledge gap as funds are increasingly held to account and placed
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A young Dundee mum, who joined a local sewing project to learn how to mend her daughter’s clothes, is creating garments for a major High Street retailer. Cerrys Duke (pictured) mum to four-year-old Layla, was one of the first students to complete the Kindred Clothing course. The course, which is just days away from receiving official SQA accreditation,
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Women’s Business Station has more than doubled its workforce due to growing demand for its services and support during COVID-19. The organization exists to support women on their business journey, empowering them to achieve their goals, whether big or small. The social enterprise has an ambitious, 10-year plan to enhance the socio-economic empowerment of 10,000 women in Scotland
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New research shows that Scottish workers are divided on the future of the 9-5.According to a survey conducted by recruiting experts Hays, workers across Scotland are unsure if the traditional working pattern will return.The survey received 4,200 responses including 246 professionals in Scotland.One year on from when UK first went into lockdown as many are
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SPECIALISTS in recruitment for Scotland’s financial services sector have outlined the top seven “trending” career paths. Based on statistics and industry insights from its annual salary guide, Core-Asset Consulting has pinpointed five areas that are experiencing surging demand levels. In addition they highlight two reliable mainstays where demand regularly outstrips the number of candidates available. Roles comprising data
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A new strategic partnership has been agreed between South of Scotland Enterprise and the CivTech programme, which aims to provide innovative solutions and positive change in the region.In a first for a Scottish enterprise agency, SOSE has agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Scottish Government’s CivTech programme, which looks to drive innovation in the
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Accessibility app WelcoMe by Neatebox secured a prestigious win for Scotland and the UK at the UN-backed World Summit Awards 2020. WelcoMe snapped up the Inclusion and Empowerment Award and was confirmed as the only UK business within the WSA Global Top 40. The World Summit Awards select and promote digital solutions that address global issues
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