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Day: 30 March 2020

Messaging scam

Beware text fraudsters exploiting virus fears

Fraudsters are conning people using ‘smishing’ tactics Consumers are being warned to be on the lookout for text message scams from criminals exploiting the coronavirus outbreak. Criminals are using textRead More

Industry appeals

EasyJet joins appeal for support after grounding fleet

Edinburgh airport Easyjet
Easy does it: planes now grounded (pic: Terry Murden) EasyJet has grounded its entire fleet of 330-plus planes after agreeing a two-month furlough for cabin crew. EasyJet, whose main baseRead More

Finance

ASCO welcomes financial executive as CFO

ASCO, the global integrated materials and logistics management company, has appointed Gary Paver to the role of group chief financial officer. A seasoned finance executive, Mr Paver is a charteredRead More

Recruitment

Business consultant joins Two Rivers Recruitment

Two Rivers Recruitment, based in Scotland, has appointed Alan Crockert as a senior advisor to the board. A well-known figure in the UK recruitment industry and a main board director forRead More

Monday Update

Daily Business Live: Carluccio’s; EY quits audit; easyJet

Edinburgh airport Easyjet
4.45pm: Markets After spending most of the session in the red, the FTSE 100 managed to end the day in positive territory, closing at 5,563.74 +53.41 (0.97%). 2pm: Carluccio’s in administration RestaurantRead More

GBST deal concerns

FNZ given five days to resolve competition issues

FNZ offices (FNZ website)
FNZ is based at Canon Mills Scottish fintech firm FNZ has been given five days to address competition concerns raised by its proposed £150 million acquisition of an Australia-based rival.Read More

Number 10 adviser Dominic Cummings has gone into self-isolation after developing coronavirus symptoms over the weekend

Change of wording

Ministers accused of misleading firms over grants

Kate Forbes
Kate Forbes: told MSPs the grant applied to each property A group of hospitality and retail bodies have accused Scottish ministers of misleading companies on how a new support packageRead More

Retail

Osborne confirmed as CEO at fashion chain Ted Baker

Rachel Osborne
Osborne: takes role full-time (pic: LinkedIn) Ted Baker, the fashion chain, has appointed Rachel Osborne as chief executive. Ms Osborne, whose appointment will be effective immediately, has more than 20Read More

Firm monitoring situation

Kier keeps sites open in line with government advice

Kier
Kier: pay has been cut across the group Construction and maintenance company Kier Group has put in place “extensive continuity and mitigation plans” to ensure that it can operate safelyRead More