techUK has appointed FDM Group’s Oliver Hester (pictured above), Head of Public Sector Services at FDM Group, to its Diversity Council to champion and drive inclusivity across the technology sector. The UK tech sector is grappling with a significant skills shortage, costing the economy an estimated £63 billion annually. While 64% of organisations have […]
A South Lanarkshire sheltered housing charity has been left glowing after receiving vital funds from a nearby wind farm to redesign its garden grounds for the first time in over 25 years. Abbeyfield District Society, which provides vital support for 14 elderly residents, received a generous grant of £18,000 from leading onshore renewable developer,
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A Melrose-based entrepreneur is set to become the first in Scotland to offer advanced crop spraying services using a state-of-the-art, supersized drone, following a funding boost from the British Business Bank. James Braid, the founder of Sky-Pin Drones Ltd, first learned to fly a drone in 2017 and launched his business after being made
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One of the UK’s largest water retailers has increased its score from the world’s largest sustainability assessors, placing the company in the 98th percentile of companies assessed globally. Edinburgh-based Business Stream increased its score from 74/100 last year to 80/100 (awarded in January 2025). This included achieving a score of 86/100 in the environment
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Scottish luxury bespoke tour operator Lindsay’s Highland Tours is celebrating welcoming its 1000th guest on its tailor-made excursions. The major milestone comes as the Edinburgh-based company marks its sixth year in business, having been established by father-and-son duo George and Steven Lindsay in early 2019. With a mission to showcase Scotland as the ultimate
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The UK’s AI Safety Institute has been recast as the UK AI Security Institute, bolstering protections against AI risks facing national security and crime, and delivering a key pillar of the government’s Plan for Change. The pivot reflects a focus on serious AI risks with security implications, including malicious cyber-attacks, crimes against fraud and
Commercial cleaning specialist Perfect Clean has stepped up its eco drive with a major investment in a fleet of new electric vehicles. The Edinburgh-based firm has a made a significant six-figure outlay as its starts to overhaul its pool of vans, introducing 10 brand new ones to replace older models. The majority will be
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Global engineering and construction firm Burns & McDonnell has appointed Kyle Roberts (pictured above) as the new Executive Managing Director for the U.K., as it looks to expand its presence throughout the U.K. and Europe and drive growth in new sectors. The creation of this new role will strengthen the firm’s European operations, as
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Installation of new state-of-the-art technology at a leading Scots distillery has now been completed, saving the business £20k in energy bills per year. Kingsbarns Distillery, operated by Wemyss Family Spirits, has invested £150k in its new heat exchange system, as part of an ongoing expansion that includes a 20,000-litre washback installed in 2024. The
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The UK government is cutting bureaucracy to accelerate economic growth, enabling up to 10,000 more apprentices to qualify each year. New reforms will give employers flexibility over English and maths requirements for adult apprentices (19+), removing barriers in high-demand industries like construction, healthcare, and social care. Rules slowing down worker training will be scrapped,
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