THE University of Aberdeen has been ranked 2nd in Scotland for overall student satisfaction and 15th in the UK for positive responses, in the National Student Survey (NSS). Measuring student feedback across a broad range of areas related to their learning experience and support, the 2024 survey released today (Wednesday, 10 July) has seen both...
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Scottish Businesses secure nearly One-Fifth of UK Spinout Deals – Scottish Business News
Scotland accounted for almost one-fifth of all UK equity deals involving university spinouts in 2023, according to new figures from the British Business Bank. Published today, the Bank’s annual Small Business Equity Tracker also places two of Scotland’s leading universities among the UK’s top five for spinout deal activity. A total of 12 deals in 2023...
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Innovative Edinburgh Probate Service Nominated for Top UK Entrepreneur Award – Scottish Business News
An Edinburgh business owner dedicated to helping individuals navigate the process of dealing with a deceased person’s estate independently has been recognised by the prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards for his unique approach to market. Having spent several years working for a diminutive legal auditing firm, Mike Davis was inspired to launch My Probate Partner...
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Hakluyt chief Chandra lined up for top Labour business role
The boss of Hakluyt, the corporate intelligence firm, is being lined up for a top business role in Sir Keir Starmer’s fledgling Labour administration. Sky News has learnt that Varun Chandra, who has been Hakluyt’s managing partner since 2019, is in advanced talks to join the government. Sources said on Tuesday that he was likely...
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Who are the top insurance brokers in the UK?
Who are the top insurance brokers in the UK? | Insurance Business UK Insurance News Who are the top insurance brokers in the UK? Are you hitting the highs or is there room for improvement? Insurance News By Insurance Business The inaugural list of Top Insurance Brokers revealed 25 high-performing brokers who have a deep...
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The Sunday Times reveals Britain’s 100 fastest-growing private companies – News UK
Must credit: The Sunday Times 100 – Britain’s fastest-growing businesses Must hyper-link: https://www.thetimes.com/sunday-times-100-fast-growth The top 100 employ 13,670 people and have created 10,000 new roles in the last three years The Sunday Times 100 is sponsored by Barclays Private Bank and supported by Singer Capital Markets and Inflexion Friday 28th June: Allica Bank, a fintech...
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For Keir Starmer’s In-Tray: What UK Business Voices Now Need
So long, then, to the UK election, and with it, the ceaseless polling predictions of landslides, comfortable majorities, or even super majorities. For a nation, and for its vital small business and startup sector, the carousel of leadership changes that have typified the past few years has finally come to a halt, and our new...
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Firm eyes top 30 after record-breaking financial year
National firm Weightmans says it enjoyed the most successful year in its history in 2023/24, with income and profits rising significantly. The 12 months’ trading to 31 March this year produced income of more than £140m (up 12% on the same period from the year before) and an £18m net profit – a 41% annual...
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Top business leaders set out their hopes for new government – Jewish News
Sir Martin Sorrell, founder and executive chairman, S4 Capital Sir Martin Sorrell “When Labour look at the books, they are going to have to face the realities; that tax burdens are already at historic highs, the budget deficit so high, and private and public investment so low, it’s a very sticky problem for them. “To...
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Keir Starmer and John Swinney vow to work together despite ‘differences’
Clock is ticking on Labour’s pledge to deliver for Scottish voterspublished at 17:21 7 July 17:21 7 July James CookScotland editor Image source, PA Media There was a lot of cheering, a lot of hollering and a lot of applause as the new prime minister strode into a room full of friendly faces here in...
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Top 10 sustainability topics for business in the UK election manifestos: Change or status quo?
Introduction Government policy on sustainability and decarbonisation will increasingly affect all UK businesses over the next five-year parliament, with enormous significance for the energy sector in particular. The UK’s commitment to reaching net-zero by 2050 has been embedded in legislation since 2019, and both the Labour and Conservative manifestos endorse this target. But for affected...
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Alan Bates, top business executives and leading innovators honoured for King’s Birthday
Post Office campaigner Alan Bates knighted for his twenty-year campaign for justice for postmasters FTSE executives also honoured for services to business and growing the UK economy Leading innovators and change makers are the theme of this year’s awards Alan Bates, who led a 20-year campaign for justice for sub-postmasters affected by the Horizon IT...