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Shevaun Haviland, BCC Director General addresses guests

Edinburgh development programme for future leaders gets national award

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The Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields are off the Scottish coast

UK Government urged to 'end madness' as oil and gas consultation ends

BP has announced it is selling its North Sea business.

Time to approve Jackdaw and Rosebank oilfields, say business leaders

Rosebank and Jackdaw are currently awaiting approval

Exclusive Scottish Labour MPs say Rosebank and Jackdaw should go ahead

New access road to ease chronic congestion at Edinburgh airport

Russell Borthwick from Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce and Ben Martin from the British Chamber of Commerce delivering the letter to HM Treasury.

Business leaders call on chancellor to fast-track North Sea support

Dunrobin Castle, Golspie

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Recent times have seen Aberdeen's fortunes fluctuate with the ups and downs of the global oil market.

How £30 billion will help Aberdeen undergo an ‘economic renaissance’

EICC shows you can make money and make a better world too

Edinburgh City Chambers, off the Royal Mile. Picture: Getty Images

Taiwan 'friendship' agreement axed after China university visa threat

Edinburgh Airport wins new flight amid 'Scotland's airport' boast

Alison Thewliss, the SNP’s shadow chancellor, has said the Tories have done “nothing to support” those hit by the cost of living crisis. The MP's comments comes as the SNP has renewed calls for an emergency budget ahead of Tuesday’s return to Parliament.

SNP renews calls for emergency budget during cost of living crisis

Business leaders have said restrictions on hospitality in Scotland have made no 'meaningful difference'. Picture: John Devlin

Tougher restrictions fail to make 'meaningful difference', business chiefs claim

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Fears raised for north-east after Shell pulls out of Cambo oil field

This year's Hogmanay street party could be the last large-scale new year celebration staged in Edinburgh city centre. Picture: Wullie Marr

Business leaders urge Edinburgh to save Hogmanay street party and make winter fe...

The economy committee heard evidence from Scottish Enterprise.

Scottish Enterprise brands pandemic criticism 'unfair'

Shona the Musical Choir were among the acts performing as part of this year's Edinburgh International Festival. Picture: Jess Shurte

Future vision for Edinburgh festivals pledges no return to ‘status quo’

A survey of businesses found that one in five firms plan on letting staff go in response to the furlough policy change (Photo: Shutterstock)

One in five firms planning staff redundancies as Covid furlough support tapers o...

From left: Diana Peralta of DP Global; ICC CEO George McKay; ICC executive assistant Heather Maclaurin, and Max McFarlane of Ardgowan Distillery. Picture: Elaine Livingstone.

Scots firms harnessing potential of virtual trade mission to Colombia

More than three million people watched the online incarnation of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations.

Edinburgh urged to ensure festivals revival to help recovery from 'catastrophe'

The Royal Mile was almost virtually deserted during Edinburgh's peak summer season this year. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh city centre is at risk of dying 'a slow death', business chiefs warn

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been staged at Edinburgh Castle esplanade since 1950.

Tens of thousands of jobs under threat from Edinburgh festivals cancellation

Why sending Murrayfield ‘cooncillor’ to China is like episode of Mr Bean – Helen...

Liz Cameron, chief executive of SCC, said it was essential that Scottish businesses have a voice on the future of the UKs trade policy. Picture: Julie Tinton

Scottish businesses urged to make voice heard on Brexit trade talks

In Scotland an estimated 18,000 people are employed by 155 German firms, says Smith. Picture: contributed.

Comment: Germany knows we’re open for post-Brexit business

Jim McHarg will continue as president for a second year. Picture: Contributed

New faces added to Glasgow Chamber of Commerce council

Mayan Grace, Head of Projects at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

Mayan Grace: Festivals can play a big part in the city's circular economy

Almost nine in ten off-peak visitors to Edinburgh say they will still come to the capital even if they had to pay a tourist tax of Â£1 per room per night.

Edinburgh tourist tax proposal backed by businesses, new study claims

Iain Gulland, chief executive of Zero Waste Scotland, with Helen Stephenson, who creates items from recycled leather. Picture: Greg Macvean

Capital SMEs turn '˜waste into wealth' with launch of Circular Edinburgh

The interior of the Edinburgh office of Sputnik. Picture: Contributed

John McLellan: Chamber of Commerce sees sense on Sputnik

Sputnik UK has been operating out of the Exchange Tower in Edinburghs West End for two years.
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Pressure mounts on Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce to cut Sputnik ties

John McLellan: Sputnik UK's Chamber of Commerce membership called into question

John McLellan is director of the Scottish Newspaper Society and a City of Edinburgh Conservative councillor. Picture: Contributed

John McLellan comment: Sputnik UK's membership of Chamber called into question

Scotland is home to the worlds first competitive water market

James Cardwell-Moore: Businesses must be bold in uncertain times

Bruno Walter and Kathleen Ferrier performed at the opening of the International Festival in the Usher Hall.

Scotsman 200: Capital flourishes as city of festivals

Youngsters need guidance and inspiration before entering work.. Picture: Michael Gillen

Stewart Nicol: Talk to kids about work '“ they need support

The new complex will renovate the north-east corner of Glasgow's George Square. Picture: Hemedia

Glasgow's George Square set for Â£70m renovation

Scotland faces an uncertain future. Picture: Steven Scott Taylor

Business looks for new joint understanding for post-Brexit future

Josh Quigley. Picture: submitted

Suicide survivor Josh Quigley on raising mental health awareness

Glasgow will be highlighted as in previous Heathrow advertisements. Picture: contributed

Edinburgh snubbed in £3m ad campaign for UK cities

Edinburgh Castle is to follow other iconic landmarks by turning green for St Patrick's Day. Picture: Neil Hanna

Edinburgh Castle to go green for St Patrick’s Day
EDINBURGH Castle is to turn green to mark St Patrick’s Day, it has been revealed.

New Lanark, founded in 1786 on a mixture of Scottish entrepreneurship and English inventiveness. Picture: Contributed

Book review: A Higher World - Scotland 1707-1815

Gatwick Airport is vying with Heathrow. Picture: PA

Gatwick’s take-off plan is backed by Edinburgh boss

The opening of Krispy Kreme in Edinburgh last year led to remarkable scenes. Picture: Ian Georgeson

A very slick presentation from Edinburgh Chamber

Scottish Government enterprise minister Fergus Ewing. Picture: TSPL

Scottish independence: ‘New opportunities’ claim

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Bulgaria balance

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Aberdeen city centre’s retail offering thrives

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Proposals for crossing in rude health

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Gina Davidson: We require a driving vision

42% of hotel space gone for 2013 Festival

UK referendum on EU could ‘damage’ Scotland

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Last call for entries for Dragons’ Den-style business contest

Gillian Glover: Coming to the rescue soon – Mighty Mouse

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Graham Birse: It’s vital we offer support needed

Bill Jamieson: Small is beautiful in desperate times

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