Archive for October, 2009

On Independence: party conferences see battle lines drawn

From a Scottish point of view, the fact that the SNP’s promised referendum on independence has taken centre stage from the UK conferences speaks volumes….


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  • 10/10/09 at 10.42am
  • By Keith

Jobs at Morhamburn: Lots of Ideas You Aren’t Afraid to Share?

An exciting future awaits you as Morhamburn, Scotland’s fast-growing leader in politics, public policy and media relations is recruiting a Public Affairs and Media Relations Assistant to do research and client support work.


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  • 9/10/09 at 4.10pm
  • By Niamh

Millions Owed in Unpaid Water Charges

Water watchdog calls for charging overhaul to help poorer Scottish families.


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  • 8/10/09 at 11.03am
  • By Andrew

We’re a’ Jock Tam Sun’s bairns

A cultural melting pot of bagpipes, dim-sum and pizza marked the opening of the Scotland China Chamber of Commerce today. Amid the dignitaries present was the Consul General Lipei Li, Tom McCabe MSP and sundry great-and-good from the worlds of business, finance and tourism.

As with all these inaugural events, there were a lot of ceremonials …


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  • 2/10/09 at 6.57pm
  • By Keith

ClinTec International celebrates first anniversary in new Glasgow global HQ

Dr Rabinder Buttar, the founder, President and CEO of Scotland‟s leading global clinical research organisation (CRO) ClinTec International, has welcomed ClinTec International Country Managers from around the world to Glasgow in advance of a reception this evening to celebrate the first anniversary of relocating her global headquarters to the city…


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Scots urged to be less risk-averse

Scots need to seize opportunities offered by new and emerging markets – or risk losing out to braver competitors, says founder of Scotland’s leading global clinical research organisation


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Managing Scotland’s water

Although introduction of competition in April 2008 has brought benefits, more still needs to be done to align water industry priorities with the needs of consumers, says Scotland’s water watchdog.


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  • 2/10/09 at 10.58am
  • By Andrew

Sun hasn’t quite set on Scottish Labour

So the Sun has rained on Gordon’s seaside break from Downing Street. It will now be supporting the Conservatives.

Tony Blair worked hard to woo the Sun in the run up to 1997. Obviously Rupert doesn’t think the new tenant at Number 10 has done quite enough to retain that allegiance. But Tony Blair also delivered …


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  • 1/10/09 at 2.47pm
  • By John