One of the UK’s largest water retailers has pledged its support to improving racial equality and inclusion in the workplace by signing up to the Race at Work Charter. Edinburgh-based Business Stream joined the Race at Work initiative, led by Business in the Community (BITC), as part of its on-going commitment to embedding an inclusive and […]
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Wbg, one of Scotland’s leading independent specialist full-service accountancy firms, is advising business owners to act now ahead of the forthcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) mandate. MTD is the government’s initiative to implement a fully digital tax system in the UK, whereby taxpayers keep digital records and use MTD-compatible software to make tax submissions electronically.
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Two-thirds of UK companies are considering axing jobs due to economic uncertainty, according to a new major study. The findings, contained in a new research report commissioned by PAYALLY, leading financial specialist with global expertise, revealed that 67% of business leaders were considering slashing headcount to balance the books. The survey, which quizzed 500
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(L) Tom Parker & (R) Sean Parr. HNH, the deal advisory specialist, has added to its expanding Edinburgh team following its recent move to a new office. Sean Parr, 30, joins as an associate director, while Tom Parker, 26, joins as an assistant manager. Both are hired from Deloitte and will be reunited with ex-Deloitte colleague
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A first of its kind service in the UK has been launched by two of the country’s leading plastic surgeons, offering patients a free AI-driven educational tool that mirrors the expertise of an in-person consultation. The virtual surgeon, developed by Dr. Omar Quaba and his father, Dr. Awf Quaba, enables patients to receive instant, personalised
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The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment has launched a comprehensive guide for Scottish producers to help them align with their customers’ sustainability ambitions. The guide, published today, is informed by ongoing engagement with UK national retailers and foodservice companies. Priorities and goals vary between businesses but the research found that Science-Based Targets (SBT)
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Transport industry leaders gathered in London to discuss the role smart transport can play in powering the UK economy. Hundreds of representatives from the worlds of academia, business and the public sector attended the Connected Places Summit, at the Convene conference centre at the heart of the City of London. The event included major speeches
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A leading Scottish renewables developer is inviting a local community to help shape a new wind farm in Cumnock and Doon Valley, starting by giving it a name, inspired by the areas mining history. OnPath Energy has submitted a scoping report for a yet-to-be-named wind farm northeast of New Cumnock and will collaborate with local
Following International Women’s Day, Scotland’s leading entrepreneurial support organization Elevator is celebrating not only the imminent appointment of its first female CEO but a remarkable surge in the number of women participating in its Scottish Rural Leadership Programme. At the end of this month (March), Rachel Ross (Pictured above) will take over from Professor Gary McEwan to lead Elevator
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IRISH stout brand Beamish is definitely striking a chord with drinkers in Northern Ireland, having experienced double-digit growth in the local on- and off- trades, driven largely by the brand’s strong associations with music and comedy. Distributed in Northern Ireland by Craigavon-based United Wines, Beamish has enjoyed stout-standing sales across the province, fuelled by a growing appreciation from people frequenting arts, music and comedy
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