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POPULAR ENTREPRENEUR LAUNCHES LUXURY ONLINE FRAGRANCE STORE

The director of the fast-growth skincare brand Zena Skin has launched Thomson Carter, a new experiential fragrance brand that aims to disrupt the market. Connor Martin, a 27-year-old e-commerce entrepreneur, is branching out into the fragrance market with a luxury brand that focuses on the full experience of ordering, unpacking and wearing fragrances. The UK-made […]

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THE UK’S FIRST SUBSEA CABLE FACTORY HAS BEEN APPROVED

North Ayrshire Council’s planning committee has granted permission for XLCC’s high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cable factory in Hunterston. The decision paves the way for construction to commence and follows outline planning permission being granted last year. Work on the site will now start in early 2024, with cable production slated for 2026. Development of

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HIGH DEMAND & RISING PRICES ARE LIMITING ACCESS TO SCOTLAND’S VALUABLE RURAL LAND

Scotland’s increasingly valuable rural land is only available to a limited few as high demand from forestry, natural capital investment, and corporate estate buyers continues to drive high prices, according to a new report by the Scottish Land Commission. The Rural Land Market Insights Report 2023 underlines the need for action to ensure that communities,

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RECOVERY SPECIALIST RAISES EXPECTATIONS AFTER MULTIPLE INSOLVENCIES

Begbies Traynor has raised expectations for its full-year results after a surge in insolvencies. The Manchester-headquartered group, which has offices across the UK, said it now forecasts its revenue to be around 11% higher at about £122m for the 12 months to April 30, 2023. Its pre-tax profits are also set to be about 16%

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JOINT AGENTS SELL HISTORIC GOLF COURSE

Joint agents Shepherd Chartered Surveyors and Strutt & Parker have sold Spey Bay golf course, clubhouse, and Caravan Park to US-based online golf community Links Golf Club. The spectacular 18-hole links style golf course, with club house premises together with a former driving range building and a camping/caravan site, is located on a stunning part

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DRINKS COMPANY WINS PRIME TRADING SPOT ON OXFORD STREET

Founders of Queer Spirits (L) Oli Powell & (R) Jon Gronow Queer Spirits is thrilled to announce its success in a UK-wide competition organised by Adobe and Enterprise Nation.  Queer Spirits, a queer-owned drinks company is dedicated to creating exceptional spirits whilst promoting diversity and giving back to their LGBTQ+ community. They are among ten

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SELECT LAUNCHES NEW MEMBERSHIP SUB-CATEGORY TO REFLECT DEMAND FOR EV CHARGING EQUIPMENT

Campaigning trade body SELECT has introduced a new sub-category of membership to reflect the growing demand for installation of electric vehicle (EV) charge points among its members.  Scotland’s largest construction trade association is rolling out the dedicated EV membership classification as an increasing number of electrical contractors carry out the work to help Scotland meet

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OROCCO PRIMED FOR FURTHER GROWTH AFTER EXPANSION INTO NEW BASE

Orocco, the Edinburgh-based construction firm, is primed for significant growth after expanding into a new headquarters. Increasing demand has seen the firm take over West Church, the premises which formerly housed the city’s well-known bespoke furniture maker Charles Taylor Woodwork. The impressive B listed former church, which is understood to date from the 1840s, is

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SCOTTISH SEAWEED FIRM SETS SIGHTS ON GLOBAL EXPANSION

Doctor Seaweed, a brand producing supplements derived from natural, sustainably harvested, Scottish seaweed is setting its sights on global expansion, after attracting interest from major retailers in Europe and North America.   Available to buy in the UK from Boots, QVC and Holland and Barrett, Doctor Seaweed has recently expanded into Italy and is now in

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FRASERS GROUP IN TALKS WITH THG OVER ACQUISITION

Mike Ashley’s retail empire is in talks with THG over a deal to acquire one of its brands. Frasers Group, through its subsidiary Evans Cycles, is seeking to acquire the stock and intellectual property assets of ProBikeKit. It was reported in April that Manchester-headquartered online retail and software group THG was to close ProBikeKit which

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