In July 2017, the government abolished fees for employees taking their employers to tribunal. It was predicted that this would lead to a big rise in claims and the latest figures from the Ministry of Justice show that this has...
Read MoreThe annual tourism trends research by Global Tourism Solutions (UK) Ltd, confirmed that tourism is a key sector of the economy in Angus with significant increases in both tourism visits and economic impact in 2017. In 2017, there were over a...
Read MoreA number of tourism and hospitality business within Tayside have made the shortlist for this year's regional Scottish Thistle Awards final. Two Angus business have been nominated; Newton Farm Holiday and Tours and Forbes of Kingennie, in what is described as...
Read MoreTen local authorities across Scotland will receive in-depth support, funded by the Scottish Government and delivered by the Energy Saving Trust, as part of the plans for Scotland’s electric towns and cities. The Programme for Government 2018/2019 outlined an ambition to...
Read MoreMary Geaney of Rossie Young People's Trust landed the top accolade of the Professional of the Year Award at the 2018 ASB National Business Awards held at the Apex City Quay Hotel, Dundee on Friday 21 September. The award, which recognises the qualities...
Read MoreOwen Foster received a special recognition prize in the NFU Mutual and Scotland Food & Drink Inspirational Young Person Award. Owen, of Owen's Angus Jams, based in Forfar was selected for his dedication, talent and contribution to the food and drink...
Read MoreLeading Scottish tax and business advisory specialists, EQ Accountants LLP have been awarded the highest possible commendation for their commitment to service innovation and staff development. With just over six months to go until stringent new ‘Making Tax Digital’ legislation comes...
Read MoreThe recent news story of Serena Williams wearing a catsuit at the French Open, and the subsequent response by the President of the French Tennis Federation, raises the interesting question of whether an employer can mandate what its employees wear to...
Read MoreNominations have opened for the first ever Tayside and Fife Social Enterprise awards celebrating the brightest and best local businesses with a social conscience. With £200 on offer for each category winner, social enterprises are being encouraged to take part with...
Read MoreThe arrival of the first cruise liner to Angus promises to leave major economic benefits in its wake. It has launched hopes that the potential for similar ships docking at Montrose will create jobs and boost the local tourism industry by...
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