EDINBURGH retailers, Glasgow restaurants, and Alloa industrial parks are amongst businesses in Scotland who are joining forces to recycle more and save on costs. The projects are being showcased by the Scottish Government after a landmark step towards creating a zero waste society in Scotland was taken yesterday, when new Waste (Scotland) Regulations were passed [...]
SCHOOLCHILDREN are being taught more about Edinburgh Zoo’s pandas thanks to new milk cartons. Robert Wiseman Dairies has formed a unique partnership with the Royal Zoological Society Scotland (RZSS) to mark the residence at Edinburgh Zoo of two giant pandas, Tian Tian and Yang Guang. Wiseman has introduced a specially designed range of fresh milk [...]
THE number of businesses entering administration has jumped in the first quarter of 2012. Compared with the fourth quarter of 2011, overall retail figures saw an increase of 70%, but retail trade, which covers shops, saw an increase of 180%. Blair Nimmo, Head of Restructuring for Insolvancy service KPMG in Scotland, said: “Today’s figures are [...]
A SCOTTISH specialist home assistance company is predicting a £3million sales surge by challenging industry giants such as Home Serve and British Gas with its innovative range of emergency repair policies. First Call Home Assist aims to deliver a fresh new approach to the home assistance sector by offering cheaper and better policies – supported [...]
THE volume and value of retail sales in Scotland grew in the first quarter of this year, according to official statistics published today. The figures show that the volume of retail sales increased by 0.7 per cent from January to March 2012. The value of sales went up by 0.9 per cent over the same [...]
THE deadline is looming for UK employers to get their 2011/12 annual returns to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Employer Annual Returns, which provide information on employees’ tax and national insurance deductions during the tax year, must be sent online to HMRC by May 19. HMRC is writing this week to all employers who haven’t [...]
A LONDON-based energy-efficiency company opens its first Scotland office on Tuesday, May 2 in an attempt to draw on the country’s local green skills and growth opportunities. The company, Envido opens its new Glasgow office at Cambuslang Investment Park as part of a planned regional expansion that brings it nearer to Scotland’s major industrial and [...]
WITH less than a week to go until the Benromach Vintage Vehicle Theme Day in Forres on Sunday 6May, organisers are confident that this year’s event will be the biggest yet. The Vintage Vehicle Theme Day attracts thousands of people each year, with owners of vintage and classic vehicles displaying their pride and joy throughout [...]
Global premium spirits business and independent family distillers William Grant & Sons Holdings Ltd has announced the appointment of Glenn Gordon as its new non-Executive Chairman. Glenn, a former Managing Director, is the great-great grandson of the company founder William Grant. Peter Gordon, the Company’s Chairman for the last four years, will continue to work [...]
A SCHEME offering financial assistance to land managers, owners and tenants has been launched to enhance drinking water for around 330,000 people in Scotland by reducing diffuse pollution. Scottish Water’s Best Practice Incentive Scheme will help land managers, owners and tenants implement measures to improve and protect six of Scotland’s key water supply catchments – [...]
COMPANIES are to be targeted in the first summit of its kind to combat the menace of cyber crime, which is costing Scottish businesses an estimated £5 billion a year. The e-Crime Scotland Summit will reveal how cybercrime is a constant and real threat for all businesses and will outline key steps they can take [...]
APPROXIMATELY £420 million in rates relief have been awarded across local authority areas since the introduction of the Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS) in 2008, Enterprise Minister Fergus Ewing said today. A breakdown of savings by council area was published, showing the biggest savings were recorded in Glasgow (£44.9 million), Edinburgh (£41 million), Highland (£27.1 [...]
TWO hundred of the UK’s biggest businesses are being targeted as part of a new Scottish Development International campaign to attract inward investment to Scotland. The First Minister has made a direct pitch to hundreds of company chiefs as part of his speech to the annual Institute of Directors convention at the O2 in London. [...]
AN airline is calling for an apology from Glasgow airport after their staff were thrown out for refusing to strip before a flight. Management at the airport acted after the Ryanair staff refused to disrobe before being allowed to enter the terminal ahead of their flight to Belfast. The staff, who had been promoting flights [...]
CARE inspectors need to be praised for the important role they play in ensuring that our most vulnerable citizens receive quality care and support, Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy was speaking as she congratulated 40 Care Inspectorate staff who have completed an academic qualification [...]
A COMMERCIAL dispute specialist says the recession has fuelled a rise in court actions – driving up demand for affordable legal trouble shooters adept at deal making. Just three years after founding his firm ADLP, solicitor-advocate Alistair Dean has recruited two senior lawyers to match the increase in commercial litigation cases. Alistair, who is renowned [...]
A SURVEY of more than 1000 professionals across the world has found the majority would have more confidence in Scotland if it remained part of the United Kingdom. The study also showed that only6% believed separation would increase job security in Scotland, while the firm Talent2 – who carried out the research – said uncertainty [...]
Scotland’s links with China continue to go from strength to strength with the visit of Shandong’s Vice Governor Jia and his delegation next week. During their time in Scotland, Vice Governor Jia and his delegation will meet with Environment Minister Stewart Stevenson and visit the Scottish Agricultural College and the Roslin Institute to learn more [...]
COMMERCIAL dispute specialist Alistair Dean has expanded his niche legal practice, with the ambitious appointment of two senior lawyers. Just three years after founding ADLP, the solicitor-advocate is delighted with the expansion, which sees court practitioner Michael Wells join as a partner and renewable energy expert Mignonne Khazaka appointed as a consultant. Alistair, who is [...]
Ryanair today announced a new route from Glasgow Prestwick to Warsaw Modlin which will operate three times a week from October 30. Ryanair celebrated its new Glasgow Prestwick route by releasing 1 million seats, from £10.99, for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in May and June, which are available for booking until midnight tomorrow. [...]