COSLA President Councillor David O’Neill said that Council Leaders had given COSLA a very clear message over the course of the last week that the Scottish Government have to treat local government fairly in this week’s settlement announcement. Speaking in advance of a Special Leaders meeting in Edinburgh COSLA President Councillor David O’Neill said: “Over […]
In response to the official trade figures, showing a narrowing of the trade deficit from September to October, Allie Renison, Head of Europe and Trade Policy, said: “It’s clear that UK exports are starting to perform better, with a 4.6% increase from September to October. The 8.7% spike in goods exports indicates that the fall […]
A government backed delegation of Canadian fintech companies visited the UK, resulting in new jobs being created. The UK’s prowess for innovation and financial services makes it the number one investment destination for financial technology (fintech), according to a delegation of 12 Canadian companies visiting London this week. 3 companies among the delegation announced new […]
Denbighshire County Council is helping local businesses by improving its procurement procedures. The Council is making it easier for firms based in Denbighshire to apply for contracts as part of the £100 million spent with private and third sector organisations on goods, services and works needed to deliver public services each year. Denbighshire has produced […]
West Edinburgh is set for a housing boost after the City of Edinburgh Council signed a contract with Keepmoat for a £35m housing-led regeneration project. The major development will see 316 houses and flats built, with 184 homes for affordable rent and 132 homes for sale. The new project is the latest development in the […]
BCC Director General Adam Marshall comments on Ofcom’s latest announcement concerning the digital communications market. Commenting on Ofcom’s update on plans to reform the digital communications market, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses and consumers need the best possible digital connections to drive the economy. Yet levels of dissatisfaction […]
St Andrew’s Day sees a major milestone in the transfer of £12 billion worth of income tax powers from Westminster to Holyrood under the Scotland Act 2016. Today, 30th November 2016, the UK Government will make the formal Parliamentary orders which confirm that landmark new income tax powers will transfer to the Scottish Parliament. As […]
Government committed to reducing carbon emissions from transport and aims for nearly all cars and vans to be zero emission by 2050. Thousands of buses and taxis will be made greener and cleaner after the Transport Secretary confirmed a £290 million investment to support low emission vehicles. It reiterates the government’s commitment to reduce carbon […]
Low carbon industries in Scotland generated £10.7 billion in turnover and supported 43,500 jobs in 2014 – according to the first ever ONS figures to include direct and indirect jobs. This accounts for 12.9% of the total UK turnover, and 9.7% of the total employment, in the sector – both higher than Scotland’s share of […]
Denbighshire businesses are being encouraged to attend an event to help them bid for public or private sector contracts. The How to Tender and Understanding Procurement event will be held at Split Willow, Llanfairfechan, Conwy county on Wednesday, December 7 between 8.30amand 11.30am. It is being hosted by Construction Future Wales and aims to bridge […]
