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29 January 2026 | Time to read: 6 mins
Scottish Ports and the UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Leading the Clean Energy Transition
By Derek McCulloch, Jack Cuthbertson
Scottish ports are reshaping their role in the energy transition as the UK ETS brings new expectations, opportunities, and momentum for maritime decarbonisation
28 January 2026 | Time to read: 6 mins
Irritancy and Commercial Leases: When Leases Don’t Do What They Say on the Tin
An overview of irritancy in commercial leases, examining how legal safeguards and practical considerations can alter outcomes beyond the contract wording.
27 January 2026 | Time to read: 7 mins
Ban of Upward-Only Rent Reviews in England & Wales: What It Means for Commercial Leases
By Tamzin Munro
A proposed ban on upward‑only rent reviews could reshape commercial leasing in England and Wales. Here’s what it means for landlords, tenants and wider market.
21 January 2026 | Time to read: 7 mins
Scotland’s Planning Landscape: Insights from the NPF4 Second Annual Review
The Second Annual Review of NPF4 highlights ongoing challenges in Scotland’s planning system, from resourcing pressures to policy clarity and LDP delays.
14 January 2026 | Time to read: 5 mins
Can Data Centres Go Green with Renewable Energy?
Data centres power the digital world, but can they do it sustainably? We explore how renewable energy can support a green data infrastructure.
08 January 2026 | Time to read: 7 mins
UK Digital ID and Right to Work Compliance: What Employers Need to Know
Will the UK’s new Digital ID revolutionise right to work checks or simply rebrand existing processes? Explore the impact and what employers need to know.
17 December 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins
What Happens to Your Christmas Bonus When You Separate?
By Fraser Vandal, Stephen Grant
Fraser Vandal and Stephen Grant discuss Christmas bonuses and if they are considered as part of a financial settlement when separating from your spouse.
16 December 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
Retrofitting Scotland’s Commercial Buildings: Navigating Energy Efficiency
Retrofitting Scotland’s older commercial buildings: challenges, legal considerations, and funding options for a sustainable future.
15 December 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
Employee Wellbeing: Progress, Pitfalls, and Pressing Priorities
Wellbeing is now a strategic priority, but mental health, rising absences, and hybrid work demands mean employers must move from intent to real action.
12 December 2025 | Time to read: 7 mins
Christmas HR Guide: Policies, Compliance, and Avoiding Festive Pitfalls
We discuss the HR challenges in the festive season from leave requests to party policies, here’s how employers can plan ahead and stay compliant.
11 December 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins
Gillespie Macandrew donates £53,000 to Change Mental Health and Richmond’s Hope
By Amy McDowell
Gillespie Macandrew donates record £53,000 to Change Mental Health and Richmond’s Hope, reinforcing its commitment to community support and ESG goals.
10 December 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins
What does Land Reform mean for Commercial Forestry in Scotland?
Lizzie McFadzean discusses Scotland's Land Reform Bill and its implications for the commercial forestry sector.
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