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Day: 3 April 2019

Talks in Downing Street

MPs pass Brexit delay bill as May and Corbyn hold talks

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Theresa May had not moved far enough, according to Jeremy Corbyn   MPs voted by a majority of one to force the Prime Minister to ask for a further extensionRead More

First satellite in UK

Tech leader says Brexit ‘won’t halt digital single market’

Willem Jonker
Willem Jonker: ‘we will not be stopped by borders’ (pic: Terry Murden)   A European digital industries leader speaking in Edinburgh has offered a defiant message to those fearing theRead More

Cameron appointed to trade group

Chambers chief handed role in shaping post-Brexit UK

Liz Cameron
Liz Cameron: ‘raising the interests of all businesses’ (pic: Terry Murden)   Liz Cameron, director & chief executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, has been named as the ScottishRead More

Company sells 10% stake

Mobile marketing firm founders turn £4,000 into £10m

Grant Fraser and Iain Wilcox
Grant Fraser and Iain Wilcox: ‘immensely proud’   Co-founders of smart mobile marketing agency, Digitonic, who launched the business with just £4,000, have sold a 10% stake to one ofRead More

Construction jobs

Will programmers take over the construction sector?

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Advanced building is something that is dominating the construction scene, with technology influencing the way we plan projects. Software for architectural purposes is becoming more readily available for engineers —Read More

Compensation pledge from FSCS

Savers expect £1.68m payout after credit union folds

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Customers of a Scottish credit union are expecting a share of £1.68 million in compensation after it stopped trading. The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has stepped in to protectRead More

Project Contempo

Rasul plans £5m business park from old containers

Project Contempo
Contemporary business premises in Linlithgow   Investment firm SRA Ventures has launched a £5 million plan to create a business incubator park using disused shipping containers. The proposed development atRead More

Three experts in key roles

Strategic promotions at RBH to promote hospitality

Hotel team
Promotions: Joyce Broomhead, Hannah Elliott and Niki Fincham   Hotel management company RBH has announced strategic enhancements to its HR team, putting three senior experts into key roles. Niki Fincham,Read More

Part of a series of UK promotions

RSM announces partner promotion in Scotland

Linda Gray
Audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has promoted Linda Gray to partner in the audit team in Glasgow, one of nine RSM partner promotions across the UK. Ms Gray joinedRead More

New equality policy

Diageo unveils equal parental leave for all employees

Diageo worker James Ashall
Diageo worker James Ashall and son   Whisky giant Diageo is offering male and female employees an equal 52 weeks parental leave in what is being seen as a breakthroughRead More