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Watchdog imposes penalty on cup backer

New Scottish League Cup sponsor fined for poor customer service

Utilita Scottish League Cuo
An energy firm was unveiled as the new sponsor of the Scottish Football League Cup yesterday just as the industry regulator imposed a big fine on the company for poor customer service. READ MORE

Sparks designed to be something different

Marks & Spencer to launch first ever ‘members’ club’ loyalty card

Sparks
Marks & Spencer is launching its first-ever loyalty card and it is designed to be more than a simple points and discounts rewards scheme. READ MORE

MPs have backed the government’s new rules on spending by 320 votes to 258; up to 30 Labour MPs may have abstained

Technology tested at Ravenscraig

App launch is step towards more fuel-efficient homes

BRE
Technology is enabling landlords and housebuilders to calculate the cost of refurbishing and running a home. READ MORE

Some Things For The Weekend

Flies, Bridges and a last sprinkle of Stardust

Vlad head
If you’re taking part in Sober October, and wondering what you can do that doesn’t involve drinking copious amounts of alcohol, then there are plenty of options. Some you can enjoy withRead More

As I See It

Scotland needs a Business Secretary in the Cabinet

Terry at Exchange
At last a business lobby group is calling for the appointment of a Business Secretary to join the Scottish cabinet. I have to agree - I suggested the same thing last year. READ MORE

Unemployment at seven year low

UK unemployment fell unexpectedly to a seven-year low of 5.4% in the three months to August, the Office for National Statistics revealed. The number of people in work climbed 140,000Read More

Brown takes up v-p role at food association

Julie Brown
Lawyer Julie Brown has been appointed as vice president of the Scottish Food Trade Association (SFTA) just months after joining the association’s executive committee. Ms Brown, an associate in theRead More

Morton Fraser in running for immigration prize

David Hossack
Expatriate Management and Mobility Awards

New agency for Edinburgh

Duo put heads together to launch recruitment firm

New Town Partnership
Experienced headhunters, Louise Gibson and Jane Gilchrist have joined forces to launch Edinburgh-based New Town Partnership... READ MORE