A $100m fund spearheaded by Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett (pictured above) has made its first investment. Flight Fund, which was launched in January seeking to back the next generation of businesses aiming for a $1bn valuation has invested $2.5m in personalised nutrition company ZOE. The move comes after the company secured $38m in its […]
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A trusted solicitors and estate agency has launched the biggest family law division in its region with four new additions to its team. Garden Stirling Burnet has set up a family law division with a combined 70 years of legal experience which will cater for the whole of East Lothian, as well as Edinburgh and
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Michael Brodie (pictured above), Chief Executive of NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) which has its headquarters in Newcastle was presented with a CBE in recognition of services to health. Michael has been awarded the highest ranking in the British Empire Order from HRH the Princess Royal for his work, particularly during the pandemic. As well
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(L) Lesley Skene, Farms and Personnel Administrator and(R) Mac Mackie Executive Chairman Scottish ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has honoured three of its longest-serving employees, who hold a combined 93 years of experience at the family-run business. Bill Thain, Heather Bowie and Lesley Skene have been acknowledged for their years of hard work and
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Female business leaders from across the UK came together in Birmingham this week for an inspirational roundtable discussion to mark International Women’s Day. Since 1911, International Women’s Day has celebrated the achievements and strength of women worldwide. This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity and encourages people to imagine a gender equal world, free of bias, stereotypes,
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Trade body for the plumbing industry encouraged by the small but increasing number of women apprentices who are changing the face of plumbing but more still needs to be done. Outdated stereotypes and poor career advice are seen as the main barriers for women considering a career in the plumbing and heating industry, according
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Scotland’s training providers have backed a call by Scottish Government Minister Jamie Hepburn to unlock the potential of the nation’s young people and create a highly-skilled workforce to ensure a successful transition to net zero. The Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) have both welcomed the minister’s enthusiasm for
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Venture capital investment into South West businesses is rising with innovative firms securing almost half a billion pounds last year. New data from financial services giant KPMG has shown companies in the region secured £455m across 124 deals in 2022. This represented a 9% rise from the £416m raised in 2021. KPMG said almost half
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CivTech has announced its latest cohort of innovators set to use technology to solve real-life Challenges facing public and third sector organisations in Scotland. The latest cohort follows CivTech 7’s Demo Day earlier this month, where the Scottish Government confirmed £10million funding to the CivTech programme over the next year. CivTech 8 has marked the
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Liverpool has reported a pre-tax profit of £7.5m for last season, with rocketing off-field costs reducing the overall benefit of a £107m increase in revenue. In a campaign in which the Premier League club came within two matches of winning an unprecedented quadruple, finishing with an FA Cup and League Cup double, revenue rose to
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