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Royal Bank invests £520,000 in Edinburgh West End branch refurbishment

Royal Bank of Scotland said it has spent £520,000 upgrading its Princes Street branch and pledged no further closures until at least 2029.

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Scottish businesses target Irish growth as accountancy firm hosts Dublin trade mission

Seven Scottish businesses will travel to Dublin on 21 and 22 October for a trade mission hosted by Baker Tilly Ireland, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce has said.

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AAB Welcomes Almost 90 New Starters Across Group As Part Of Talent Drive

Professional services firm AAB said it has brought in almost 90 graduates, apprentices and placement students across the wider AAB Group this autumn, including more than 60 who attended a Student Induction event in Edinburgh.

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Bus lane hours extended in local trial

A trial extending bus lane operating hours between Milton Road East and London Road began on 12 October 2026 to test whether longer hours can cut bus delays.

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Gillespie Macandrew Expands Partnership to 30 as Turnover Tops £20m

Law firm Gillespie Macandrew has named three senior appointments, taking its partnership to a record 30 as the firm said it surpassed £20 million turnover for the first time.

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Build a Rocket Boy enters administration

Joint administrators were appointed to Build a Rocket Boy on 2 October 2026, according to The Gazette.

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Old Town BID project clears first hurdle as majority of businesses back plans

Plans for a Business Improvement District in Edinburgh's Old Town have secured enough business support to move to the next stage, the steering group has said.

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activpayroll opens new office in Kochi, India

Global payroll and HR specialist activpayroll has opened a new office in Kochi, India, as part of its international expansion plans.

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Scotland ranks among top three UK regions for small business sustainability, Edinburgh firm shows how

New Novuna Business Finance research finds Scottish small businesses lead the way on sustainability, with Edinburgh events agency YourScene featured as an example of practical progress.

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Air traffic control disruption at Scottish airports hits freight as well as passengers

Freight industry body BIFA warns that air traffic control problems affecting Scottish and northern English airports are disrupting the movement of urgent air cargo alongside passenger flights.

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Tea drinkers stick to old habits despite provenance push, YouGov study finds

New YouGov research commissioned by tea brand Birchall shows most UK tea buyers stay loyal to familiar brands rather than seeking out quality or origin, prompting debate over whether tea could have its own 'coffee moment'.

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Rising Taxes and Inflation Squeeze Investment in UK Convenience Stores, Report Finds

The Association of Convenience Stores says higher business taxes and inflation are forcing local shop owners to cut staff hours, delay investment and in some cases sell up.

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Highlands Named UK's Lightning Hotspot as Meteorage Publishes Summer 2026 Report

French lightning-tracking firm Meteorage says the Scottish Highlands recorded more cloud-to-ground lightning strikes than any other UK county over the meteorological summer, despite the country registering a relatively quiet season overall.

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Dog owners warned of noise fines as school routines change

A pet safety company is urging dog owners to prepare their pets for the September return to school routines, warning that separation-related barking could lead to council fines of up to £5,000.

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