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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 · 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.

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.

Dec 20, 2024 · iGii chief executive Jean-Christophe Granier iGii. With the backing of investors, including the Scottish National Investment Bank, the company formerly known as Integrate Graphene raised £8.8m during 2024 to help scale up.. Chief executive Jean-Christophe Granier explained that this helped expand exports of its Gii nanomaterial to more countries, while making investments in manufacturing ...

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 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.

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.

Mar 22, 2024 · Marks and Spencer’s has upset many shoppers by announcing plans to close more stores - with all the locations are revealed in our map. The retail chain announced it would be closing 67 of its stores over the next five years in …