The economic impact of the efforts to tackle the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic could see Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fall by around a third, according to a report by the Chief Economist. The latest State of the Economy report, published by the...
Read MoreThe Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has called on the UK and Scottish Governments to offer support similar to that given to other sectors forced to close due to Covid-19, as a survey of their members revealed more than three-quarters have...
Read MoreEnergy services firm Baker Hughes plunged into the red during the first quarter as the oil price rout and Covid-19 pandemic took their toll. The firm, which operates a subsea centre of excellence in Montrose employing more than 500 staff, posted...
Read More5G Scotland, a local independent communications consultancy and mobile network partner, have announced a rebrand to reinforce the company’s investment in mobile innovation and to supporting businesses to become better connected through mobile. The 5G Scotland team (formerly known as 4G...
Read MoreScotland’s high streets endured a “shocking month” in March as early growth was subsequently decimated by the impact of Covid-19. The first three weeks of March saw 9% growth, but post-lockdown, this slumped to a 44% decrease in the last two...
Read MoreArbroath-based transport and mobility services firm ESP Group has been keeping travellers in London and the West Midlands on the move during the Covid-19 outbreak. To do so ESP has moved more than 200 employees off site to continue its operations,...
Read MoreCompanies can protect themselves from the risk of going out of business by putting a simple and cost-effective legal safeguard in place, even more critical in the current lockdown situation. A payment demand letter sent to an empty office, or not...
Read MoreAlthough it is still early days, economists are starting to map out scenarios for the months ahead and to analyse the impact of Coronavirus on economic activity around the world. And it all makes for some pretty scary reading! The World...
Read MoreBring Your Child to Work Day is an annual national campaign, but how can you take part during this period of lockdown? Developing the Young Workforce has come up with the solution with Bring Your Child to Work Day –...
Read MoreThe soft fruit industry’s “land army” recruitment drive is in full swing and about to be ramped up further – but local growers are warning it won’t provide the answer to all their labour problems. Laid-off workers have responded in their...
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