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Day: 9 January 2020

Government contract

Harper Macleod secures equity home buying deal

Lorne Crerar Martin Darroch, Harper Macleod
Martin Darroch, right, with chairman Lorne Crerar Law firm Harper Macleod has been appointed by the Scottish Government to help administer all of its shared equity home-buying schemes – includingRead More

Strong year end

Addleshaw Goddard enjoys deal-a-day December

David Kirchin
David Kirchin: ‘excellent end to the year’ International law firm Addleshaw Goddard’s corporate team in Scotland has advised on the completion of more than a deal a day across aRead More

Managed services

Workflo Solutions hires Shannon from Breedon Group

Richard Shannon
Workflo Solutions, the fast-growing outsourced managed services provider, has recruited the former head of infrastructure at the UK’s largest independent aggregates business as IT services manager for the East of Scotland.Read More

Royal deal

Harry and Meghan granted ‘Sussex Royal’ trademark

Prince Harry heads to Social Bite with Meghan Markle 130218
Harry and Meghan during a visit to Edinburgh (pic: Terry Murden) The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, have been granted a trademark for their “brand”Read More

Packaging purchase

Macfarlane wraps up deal for England-based Armagrip

Macfarlane lorry
Macfarlane: acquisitive growth Macfarlane Group, the UK’s largest distributor of protective packaging, has acquired Armagrip based in north east England. All eight employees of Armagrip will transfer to the GlasgowRead More

Developed by Edinburgh start-up

Smart Table innovation can revolutionise hospitality industry

Smart table
Control: Smart Table New technology developed by Edinburgh-based start-up ePOS Hybrid is set to transform the hospitality industry by allowing diners to play games, call a waiter and design theirRead More

Timetable issue

Mackay: ‘I may deliver Scottish Budget before 11 March’

Derek Mackay
Derek Mackay: going early is an option (pic: Terry Murden) Scotland’s Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has revealed that he may deliver the Scottish Budget before Chancellor Sajid Javid makes hisRead More

£2m support

WSC secures BGF investment to expand workforce

Window Supply Company
Window of opportunity Window Supply Company (WSC) is aiming to double its workforce after securing a £2 million equity investment from BGF. The company makes PVCu and aluminium windows, doorsRead More

On the Money

Why it pays to play the long haul game

Alan Steel
Plan for the long haul and it’s remarkable what you’ll achieve, writes ALAN STEEL

Change at stores group

Nickolds to step down from helm as John Lewis sales slump

John Lewis
Change at top of John Lewis Paula Nickolds is leaving her role as managing director of John Lewis partnership, severing a 25 year career with the department store chain. SourcesRead More