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East Lothian family bakery switches to solar thanks to Royal Bank funding

A renowned Prestonpans bakery has made significant improvements to its sustainable credentials following a funding boost from Royal Bank of Scotland.    The Premium Bakery recently secured a Green Loan totalling £73,000, allowing the family-run firm to install solar panels within its factory premises. The move has enabled the Prestonpans site to harness solar-generated energy to […]

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The Welsh Hospitality Awards 2023 Finalists have been announced

The finalists for The Welsh Hospitality Awards 2023 organised and hosted by Creative Oceanic have been announced after tremendous number of public nominations were received. The black-tie event will be held this autumn in Cardiff, where thriving professionals will gather together for a memorable celebration of the champions that work hard for the industry. The

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Regeneration project moves into its next phase

Plans for a medical facility as part of the King’s Hall site mixed-use regeneration in Belfast are set to move forward after being recommended for approval. The Benmore Octopus Healthcare Developments (HK) Ltd, represented by Turley, seeks permission for plot 9 within the scheme which is currently vacant land to the rear of the listed

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Leading Harley Street cosmetic dentist is warning of the social media dental myths and hacks

(L) Sophie Hermann & (R) The Row Dental’s Dr Slaine Ker Dentist to the stars, Dr Slaine Ker has recently moved from Harley Street, London to Albany Street, Edinburgh, and is urging influencers to stop sharing ineffective treatment options to perfect their smiles across social media. With over 10 years of experience as a trusted

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Clear Start Accountants launches personal budgeting podcast

Manchester-based practice Clear Start Accountants has launched a new podcast to extend its provision of practical personal budgeting support. ‘Penny to the Pound’, co-hosted by Clear Start’s Founder and CEO Fiaz Ashraf, will welcome a host of experts and industry leaders across the series to offer their views for those embarking on a journey to

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Employers must balance driving productivity with cost of employee back to office incentives

As flexible working gains in popularity and more employers in Scotland (78%) are offering a hybrid working model, offering staff incentives is one way to encourage this shift. However, Hays, which specialises in professional recruitment and workforce solutions, stresses that a careful balance between incentives and productivity is key. The Hays ‘Ways of Working Survey’

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Whiskey production now under way in Belfast for the first time in decades

Left to Right: Titanic Distillers Director StephenSymington, Head Distiller Damien Rafferty and Titanic DistillersDirector Peter Lavery For the first time in almost 90 years, the production of whiskey is under way again in Belfast, on the site of the historic Thompson Dock and Pump House, the birthplace of the Titanic. Drinks company Titanic Distillers has invested almost

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The number of women in the UK tech sector has declined by 3,000 this year according to ONS

The UK tech sector has seen the number of female workers dip between the first and second quarters of 2023, according to figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). This comes despite other figures showing that the industry as a whole has grown during the same period between January and March, and April and

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Compulsory Liquidation is up 81%

A leading restructuring expert has pleaded with the management teams of ailing businesses to react quicker to signs of financial distress, as compulsory liquidations continue at a rate of almost double. The plea comes as latest monthly insolvency statistics for England and Wales reveal there were 248 compulsory liquidations in July 2023, 81% higher than

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Mackie’s appoints its first People and Development Manager

Premium ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has expanded its HR team, appointing its first-ever People and Development Manager as it continues to focus in on its commitment to employee engagement and workforce development. Jordan Noble (pictured above), 26, secured the role with the Aberdeenshire farm after spending five years with food manufacturing company, Joseph

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