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Completion of bridge over River Clyde to be 'key milestone' for £1.13bn Glasgow City Deal
Glasgow's City Region has seen 54 projects completed to date
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Scottish Government unveils £885,000 fund to foster young entrepreneurs with grants up to £250,000
Scottish Government
The Entrepreneurial Education Pathways Fund has been established to 'engage young people in entrepreneurship'
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Population in Glasgow city centre grows by a third, as young residents move in
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Glasgow City Council aims to grow the area's residential population to 40,000 by 2035
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Co-op deal for whisky liqueur brand
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Magnum will be sold in Scottish tourist hotspots
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Challenges in renewable energy sector lead to 4% NAV decline for Renewables Infrastructure Group
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The £2.5bn trust was launched in 2013 to invest in renewable energy generation and supporting infrastructure
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Scotland's First Minister tells social media giants to take 'immediate action' on disinformation
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John Swinney writes to Twitter, TikTok, and Meta - which owns Facebook and Instagram
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Scottish Government finds 'additional funding' to potentially halt looming local government strikes
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Workers in 26 local authorities across Scotland are currently expected to walk out next week in a pay dispute
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ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper workers vote for strike action over pay disputes
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The RMT union said 85% of ballots returned at ScotRail backed strike action
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Construction begins on luxury care home with champagne bar and cinema as developer vows to become 'largest care home developer in the UK'
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The facility will be based in Anniesland and is due to open in 2025
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H&M customer service centre 'at risk of closure' with hundreds of jobs under threat
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The retailer has told staff that the lease at its Waverley Gate contact centre in Edinburgh will end at the start of 2025
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National Trust for Scotland appeals for intervention in Bannockburn battlefield development plan
Stirling Council
The National Trust for Scotland has urged its members and the public to lobby ministers to "call in" the decision to approve plans for a trotting track at the Battle of Bannockburn site
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Harbour Energy rebounds to profit despite revenue dip and energy profit levy impact
North Sea oil
The energy profit levy, which the government says will be a temporary measure, hit the firm's profit for much of 2023
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Reducing the cost of workplace conflict
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A new Act comes into force in October placing duties on employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to protect employees from sexual harassment
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Pent up distress puts Scottish businesses on high alert
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Recycling scheme 'must be prioritised' - Highland Spring boss
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Employers urged to be aware of biggest legal changes in a generation
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New laws affecting pay, parental leave and unfair dismissal are set to be introduced by the new UK Government
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Investment Fund for Scotland roundtable unearths challenges and opportunities
The event in partnership with the British Business Bank discussed - among other things - the best ways to drive engagement
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Scottish financial sector faces up to energy transition risks
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Why are so many Scottish companies being bought by overseas interests - and does it matter?
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Stirling joins race for GB Energy HQ
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Aberdeen seen as leading contender to house state-owned energy firm
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Natwest to 'suffer significant shortfall' with 90% loss after Island Poke collapse
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Motive Offshore Group targets $10m Americas business
North Sea oil
Engineering specialist Jonathan Watt appointed Americas regional manager
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UK Government urged to step in to protect steel mill jobs
Scottish Government
Willie Rennie says he fears for future of Dalzell steel mill
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Campaigners lose Court of Session appeal against Energy Transition Zone proposal for Aberdeen park
Aberdeen City Council
Petition from Friends of St Fittick’s Park is refused
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Prime Edinburgh office rents ‘growing at fastest rate since 2015’, Knight Frank says
Property
Prime rents in Edinburgh have risen 21% since 2019
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Reinventing business in the reinvented city
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Using COP26's legacy to stimulate collaboration and innovation towards net zero emission goals
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Mapped: The UK's best (and worst) paid places
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Use our interactive map to find out how average wages stack up against the rest of the country
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The dangers of focusing too much - or too little - on personality when hiring
Recruitment
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Barrhead Travel boss calls for more sector support
Scottish tourism industry
Last year's performance eclipsed pre-pandemic, but challenges loom in the form of removed funding for tourism education
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How will new permitted development rights impact Scottish businesses?
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The government has eased rules around rooftop solar installations, so one expert explains the implications for companies
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Soldering a new path - how I went from childcare to robotics
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One woman's story of navigating a career shift into tech under the mentorship of her aunt
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Leading with compassion: updates on paternity bereavement leave
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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act's implications for Scotland
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Scottish councils race to prevent refuse worker strike amid pay dispute
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Two Scottish Carpetright stores rescued by Bensons for Beds
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Lancashire beds firm taking on 19 stores that were not part of Tapi's Carpetright deal last month
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Law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn sees ‘significant’ profit rise as employees secure 5% bonus
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Managing partner said 'We have made significant investments in key sectors and practice areas'
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Family-run recycling firm wins HSBC growth backing
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Pethshire firm will buy new picking line
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New nature-inclusive design guidelines published for Scottish offshore wind farms
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The Collaboration for Environmental Mitigation & Nature Inclusive Design project report has been published to coincide with National Marine Week
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Construction begins on new Glasgow care home
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The private facility in the west end will offer 58 bed spaces and should create up to 100 jobs
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Companies must be able to attract both boomers and alphas
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CIPD conference panel sessions discuss how employers can offer incentives that work for all age demographics
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Revealed: Scotland's richest people
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The latest list reveals the largest fall in the billionaire count during its 36-year history
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Innovation knows no boundaries – and nor should our support for start-ups
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Beyond salary: navigating the new dynamics of flexible working
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We want to invest, but can't take the risk - Stephen Leckie
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Rather than chasing money, we must focus on evolving the Scottish tech ecosystem
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An investment event leader makes the case for nurturing the network that can support Scottish scale-up success
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Does quantum investment always equal growth?
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The boss of one of Scotland's foremost quantum technology firms explains the inherent potential
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Scottish financial services' hidden US giants grow larger
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Insider analyses why foreign institutions find Edinburgh and Glasgow such attractive places to base their tech-focused teams
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Scotland’s energy transition: a once-in-a-generation opportunity
Insider gathered a range of industry experts for a roundtable discussion on how best to navigate the shift from oil and gas to renewable energy
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JPMorgan Private Bank appoints new head of Scotland
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Aberdeen marketing agency appoints new leadership
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Since its launch in August 2018, the agency has grown to a team of 11
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Wbg makes two senior appointments
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Accountancy and advisory firm's headcount likely to increase by another 15% in coming months, through organic growth and acquisition
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New chief executive appointed at McGill's Group
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Easdale brothers vacate leadership positions to concentrate on their land and property portfolio
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Offshore Helicopter Services appoints new managing director
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The new hire moves across from a leadership role at the Energy Transition Zone
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New Metro could set Glasgow on a net zero track
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Granite City plots a course away from black gold
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The Borders are weaving a world of hope and prosperity
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Resilent Forth Valley advancing on many fronts
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Ken Symon looks at how the region is looking to drive boosting the area and attracting new businesses, jobs and residents
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Ayrshire Regional Economic Partnership is set to awaken Scotland's 'sleeping giant'
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North, South and East Ayrshire councils will combine their economic development departments to give the region more firepower to create jobs and entice investment
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Forecasts & Results
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Abrdn reports rising profit and falling revenue
Progress with cost savings plan contrasted with continued uncertainty in the global financial markets
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MadeBrave reports 39% annual revenue rise
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The agency also relocated from Bridgeton to The Social Hub in Glasgow city centre during the year
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Livingston Designer Outlet sets new sales records
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This March in particular saw a 13.3% increase in sales
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Virgin Money sees lending dip ahead of Nationwide deal
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Mortgages shrunk by 1.1%, partly driven by the impact of more customers paying off their mortgage in full
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Gillespie Macandrew reports 6% profit growth
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Glasgow City Council
Completion of bridge over River Clyde to be 'key milestone' for £1.13bn Glasgow City Deal
Glasgow's City Region has seen 54 projects completed to date
Scottish Government unveils £885,000 fund to foster young entrepreneurs with grants up to £250,000
Scottish Government
The Entrepreneurial Education Pathways Fund has been established to 'engage young people in entrepreneurship'
Co-op deal for whisky liqueur brand
Food & Drink
Magnum will be sold in Scottish tourist hotspots
Population in Glasgow city centre grows by a third, as young residents move in
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow City Council aims to grow the area's residential population to 40,000 by 2035
Scotland's First Minister tells social media giants to take 'immediate action' on disinformation
Facebook
John Swinney writes to Twitter, TikTok, and Meta - which owns Facebook and Instagram
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Rangers confirm temporary switch to Hampden due to Ibrox renovation
A delayed shipment of steel has held up work on the Copland Road Stand
Co-op deal for whisky liqueur brand
Food & Drink
Magnum will be sold in Scottish tourist hotspots
Construction begins on luxury care home with champagne bar and cinema as developer vows to become 'largest care home developer in the UK'
Construction
The facility will be based in Anniesland and is due to open in 2025
Scottish Government unveils £885,000 fund to foster young entrepreneurs with grants up to £250,000
Scottish Government
The Entrepreneurial Education Pathways Fund has been established to 'engage young people in entrepreneurship'
Population in Glasgow city centre grows by a third, as young residents move in
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow City Council aims to grow the area's residential population to 40,000 by 2035
Glasgow City Council
Completion of bridge over River Clyde to be 'key milestone' for £1.13bn Glasgow City Deal
Glasgow's City Region has seen 54 projects completed to date
Scottish Government unveils £885,000 fund to foster young entrepreneurs with grants up to £250,000
Scottish Government
The Entrepreneurial Education Pathways Fund has been established to 'engage young people in entrepreneurship'
Co-op deal for whisky liqueur brand
Food & Drink
Magnum will be sold in Scottish tourist hotspots
Population in Glasgow city centre grows by a third, as young residents move in
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow City Council aims to grow the area's residential population to 40,000 by 2035
Scotland's First Minister tells social media giants to take 'immediate action' on disinformation
Facebook
John Swinney writes to Twitter, TikTok, and Meta - which owns Facebook and Instagram