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Scotland faces a “rising tide of hardship” as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, with child poverty rates set to rocket without an urgent cash boost for low income families, the chair of Scotland’s Poverty and Inequality Commission and the Children’s Commissioner said today in a joint plea for action ...

Guinness owner Diageo’s expert brewer Katherine Smart is the first woman to be appointed Renter Warden of the Worshipful Company of Brewers. With origins dating back to the end of the twelfth century and having been granted a royal charter in 1438 by Henry VI, the Worshipful Company of Brewers ...

This month, the terrace at The Ivy on the Square has been transformed into a magical greenhouse and garden with a bespoke floral installation, creating a city centre sanctuary, complemented by a menu of themed cocktails available Thursday, 13 August until Thursday, 22 October in collaboration with Edrington-Beam Suntory UK. Alongside ...

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has published new Ipsos MORI-commissioned research focussing on the public’s behaviour and attitudes towards food during the high-alert period of the COVID-19 pandemic. The online survey tracked food purchasing and consumption in Scotland for three months from May to July 2020 – before the recent pub and ...

The Stormyhill Stragglers have been named the winners of a challenge to walk, run or cycle as many miles as possible throughout the month of June, to raise funds for Skye Community Response. A total of 112 teams signed up to take part in the challenge and collectively raised £23,566 for ...

Medical technology company ODx is expanding its centre for scientific excellence and creating up to 60 jobs. The new roles, based in Inverness will include assembly technicians, lab, office and clinical staff, who will support the development of a device that helps detect the ability of urinary tract infections (UTIs) to ...

Food Standards Scotland is making consumers in Scotland aware that there may be an increased risk of food crime during the COVID-19 outbreak. While most of Scotland’s food industry remains legitimate and has adapted well to the current circumstances, there are a small minority of individuals willing to cut corners and ...

Revolve certified second-hand stores across Scotland are embracing technology to take their shops online, as they introduce new ways of working to support customers and deliver services that meet their additional needs. The Revolve certification, awarded by Zero Waste Scotland, is a guarantee for pre-loved items and gives shoppers the confidence ...

Scotland must be clear on circular economy investment, Minister tells delegates at Viridor launch event Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation says clarity on infrastructure investment is part of the Scottish commitment to be a green leader Viridor sets out vision to end Scotland’s export of waste and recycling through ...

Establishing a vegetable plot, redesigning the garden and learning how to cook are just some of the must haves on Scotland’s new normal bucket list. Research carried out in Scotland by The National Lottery ahead of a £15M ‘Must Be Won’ Lotto jackpot draw this Saturday has shown that many would ...