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Day: 24 May 2021

Managerial changes

Mellon, Hughes quit as Killie boss Wright clings on

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Mellon and Hughes leave while Wright’s future is unclear (pics of Mellon and Hughes by SNS Group). Kilmarnock boss Tommy Wright appeared determined to rebuild the team after defeat toRead More

Finance

Hoctor-Duncan reunited with Gilbert at R&M

Alex Hoctor-Duncan: new role UPDATE 25 May: A Standard Life Aberdeen high flyer is to be reunited with veteran fund manager Martin Gilbert at River & Mercantile. Alex Hoctor-Duncan isRead More

As I See It

Green targets risk becoming green barriers

Terry Murden
Scottish Enterprise is in danger of narrowing the scope of its support for small firms, says TERRY MURDEN

Green priorities

Firms must meet net zero condition for SE support

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Scottish Enterprise will support green jobs Companies will be required to demonstrate a commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions and fair work in order to qualify for financial support fromRead More

New payment option

Orocco builds for future by accepting cryptocurrency

Orocco managing directors Mark Ivinson (left) and Jonny Blurton. Orocco, an Edinburgh-based construction business, is now accepting cryptocurrency as payment for projects. The company says it’s the first building firmRead More

Tackling 'range anxiety'

Motorway service stations get more EV charge points

Electric charging
Motorists want more charging points Motorway service areas and key trunk road locations across the country will get the cabling they need to install 1,800 ultra-rapid electric charge points, triplingRead More

Recruitment

How to make sure you hire the top talent

Employment law
As competition for skills increases RUSSELL DALGLEISH offers some advice on the recruitment process

Health and welbeing

Wellness centre plan for former colliery site

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Wellness in the woods Social enterprise company, National Pride, has announced plans for an eco-therapy wellness park at the site of the former Barony colliery, near Aunchinleck in East Ayrshire.Read More

Asset management

Gilbert’s AssetCo hires Collins to boost Saracen

Gary Collins
AssetCo has hired Gary Collins as head of distribution to help boost Saracen Fund Managers, the Edinburgh firm it acquired in a £2.75m deal earlier this month. Mr Collins, pictured,Read More

Finance

Chiene + Tait promotes two in private client team

Michelle Fallon
Accountancy firm Chiene + Tait (C+T) has announced promotions within its Edinburgh-based private client team. Partner Michelle Fallon, pictured, has been named as the firm’s head of private client tax,Read More