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Nov 5, 2024 · Emirates has landed in the Scottish capital for the first time since 2020, as the airline resumes its direct service between Edinburgh and Dubai.

Dec 20, 2024 · Peter Branner, chief investment officer at abrdn (Image: Abrdn) Financial services. The Scottish financial services sector has grown by just over 3%, contributing £14.8bn (up £500m) to the Scottish economy and creating 13,000 new jobs, taking its total workforce headcount to around 149,000 - according to Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) figures. ...

Nov 7, 2024 · Aberdeen-headquartered Glacier Energy has acquired Advanced Group Services (AGS), an independent heat transfer company based in Tyne & Wear. This deal will help establish a mechanical solutions hub in the north east of England, supporting an increase in its presence in renewable and industrial markets, including rail.

Nov 4, 2024 · The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates this week, despite forecasts that Labour’s autumn Budget could lead to higher inflation over the coming year.. Policymakers will announce the result of their November meeting on Thursday, where most analysts think they will trim the base rate by a quarter-point to 4.75%.

Nov 7, 2024 · Wood Group has seen its shares plummet to a more than 20-year low after launching a review of the business, following recent write-downs on projects.

Dec 6, 2024 · Jordanhill School in Glasgow has once again come top of a ranking of Scotland's top secondary schools. The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025 named it State Secondary School of the Year in Scotland and State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence in Scotland.. The Edinburgh Academy got the Scottish Independent Secondary School of the Year prize, while St Mary’s Music School ...

Nov 15, 2024 · Peoples is planning for expansion as it ends a 42-year stint of exclusively selling Ford vehicles. Five out of six of its bases in Scotland and England will now also have representation from Chinese brands BYD and OMODA/JAECOO, alongside Ford.

Jul 18, 2024 · Bill Hazeldean, chair of Macallan Food Group. Hazeldean, chair of the new group, added: “Acquiring the Malcolm Allan business, alongside our investment in Macsween’s of Edinburgh, brings together two excellent businesses, both having product quality and customer service as their key priorities and core values.

Nov 28, 2024 · ArcelorMittal is set to put a European subsidiary of Liberty Steel into administration, due to a €140m debt, which a London court found was unlikely to be paid.