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Deloitte puts students on course

Deloitte has teamed up with the University of Aberdeen to launch a programme of soft skills training courses. Read

In brief...: Job losses 'minefield'

Poor redundancy procedures could expose companies to claims for unfair dismissal, according to a senior employment lawyer. Read

In brief...: Trio given promotions

Turcan Connell has made three promotions to gear up for the introduction of alternative business structures for law firms. Read

In brief...: Academy for networkers

Tods Murray is launching a business development academy for clients and other businesses to hone networking skills and learn growth techniques. Read

In brief...: Pinsent team power play

Pinsent Masons has advised Scottish Power Renewables on the acquisition of Mark Hill Wind Power. Read

In brief...: Study area unveiled

A dedicated study and reference centre for insurance and financial services workers officially opened in Glasgow last week. Read

In brief...: Prize tribute to surveyor

A special award for surveying students has been set up at Glasgow Caledonian University in memory of one of Scottish building's best known figures, the late Alan Calder. Read

In brief...: Lawyer runs HBJ office

Corporate lawyer, Alan Stewart has been appointed to run HBI Gateley Wareings Glasgow office. Read

Overpaid VAT nets windfall millions for firms

Call to make claims before cut-off Read

Fear of green building costs unfounded - report

Research conducted on behalf of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Scotland (RICS Scotland) has found green building design is not as costly as developers believe. Read

Landowners urged to cash in on eco-power

Scottish landowners are being urged to take advantage of new incentives for renewable energy projects following confirmation that payments for certain micro-generation supplies will double from April. Read

In brief...: HSBC helps sports stars

Hsbc Bank is launching a wealth management sport practice in Scotland via its subsidiary, HSBC Private Bank (UK). Read

In brief...: Restructure at Savills

Savills has announced a raft of new promotions as it gears up to capitalize on new opportunities in the property sector. Read

In brief...: Walker is promoted

Finance and property specialists Pagan Osborne has promoted solicitor Louise Walker to associate. Read

In brief...: Tax plans to avoid layoffs

Tax specialist Andrew Addie said businesses can avoid laying off staff by adopting a simple checklist of good tax planning and payroll initiatives. Read