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Ewan Aitken, CEO Cyrenians Scotland

There's more to homelessness than no home - Ewan Aitken

The festival fringe, above, is among the events and attractions in a sector which has become the bedrock of the city’s modern success, says Donald Anderson

Summit highlights achievements of arts, culture and tourism - Donald Anderson

Liz McAreavey, CEO at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

Sustainable success takes a long-term view - Liz McAreavey

Liz McAreavey, CEO at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce plays key role linking business and policy makers - Liz McAr...

Edinburgh West Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine. Photo PA.

MP raises business inflation fears

Alison Thewliss, the SNP’s shadow chancellor, has said the Tories have done “nothing to support” those hit by the cost of living crisis. The MP's comments comes as the SNP has renewed calls for an emergency budget ahead of Tuesday’s return to Parliament.

SNP renews calls for emergency budget during cost of living crisis

Business leaders have said restrictions on hospitality in Scotland have made no 'meaningful difference'. Picture: John Devlin

Tougher restrictions fail to make 'meaningful difference', business chiefs claim

This year's Hogmanay street party could be the last large-scale new year celebration staged in Edinburgh city centre. Picture: Wullie Marr

Business leaders urge Edinburgh to save Hogmanay street party and make winter fe...

Liz McAreavey is Chief Executive of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

City businesses are signed up for climate action - Liz McAreavey

Shona the Musical Choir were among the acts performing as part of this year's Edinburgh International Festival. Picture: Jess Shurte

Future vision for Edinburgh festivals pledges no return to ‘status quo’

A survey of businesses found that one in five firms plan on letting staff go in response to the furlough policy change (Photo: Shutterstock)

One in five firms planning staff redundancies as Covid furlough support tapers o...

Council must work with the business community to help restore life to Edinburgh's city centre (Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS)

Council must listen to business on Covid recovery – Iain Whyte

Edinburgh's Princes Street and the city centre needs a credible recovery plan or it faces troubled times ahead, warns John McLellan (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Princes Street has 32 empty shops. We need a recovery plan – John McLellan

Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce and Essential Edinburgh, who between them represent the interests of around 1,500 businesses, are delivering a clear message to a major consultation on the future of the winter festivals, asking to make them better – not smaller.

Bodies unite to offer vital support for Edinburgh's winter festivals

Edinburgh Festival Fringe is set to return, but in a reduced form (Picture: David Cheskin/PA)

Too soon to call city 'world’s culture capital for August' – Helen Martin

Liz McAreavey, Chief Executive, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce is bringing businesses together to help drive the ...
I imagine there was a collective slumping of shoulders following the First Minister’s announcement last Tuesday. Understandable caution regarding health and saving lives, but at what price to wellbeing and the economy? The very people this government want to protect are the one’s losing jobs and livelihoods and will be hardest hit by prolonged lockdown that lags behind our neighbours south of the border.

More than three million people watched the online incarnation of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations.

Edinburgh urged to ensure festivals revival to help recovery from 'catastrophe'

The Royal Mile was almost virtually deserted during Edinburgh's peak summer season this year. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh city centre is at risk of dying 'a slow death', business chiefs warn

Edinburgh's festivals are a key part of the city economy (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Edinburgh festival: We mustn't kill goose that lays golden egg – Steve Cardownie

Paul Brennan has built up Dine Edinburgh over the past four years

Edinburgh restaurant has paid £1 million in taxes but doesn't qualify for help n...

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been staged at Edinburgh Castle esplanade since 1950.

Tens of thousands of jobs under threat from Edinburgh festivals cancellation

Proposals for crossing in rude health

Gina Davidson: We require a driving vision

42% of hotel space gone for 2013 Festival

Last call for entries for Dragons’ Den-style business contest

Graham Birse: It’s vital we offer support needed

Leader: ‘The sky is looking a lot brighter’
THERE is little doubt that Edinburgh’s economy could do with some good news. Despite the estimated £250 million boost that the city’s festivals give us and the feel-good factor from the 2012 Olympics and Sir Chris Hoy, on several indicators the Capital’s economic performance is weak.

Graham Birse: Hurdles ahead for city economy

Graham Birse: We’ll work flat out to boost employment

Towns team at centre of awards buzz

What became of the Edinburgh Tram bosses that left TIE?

Talk of the Town: Firms caught short by loo roll baggers

Real Lives: Games chieftain role is big surprise for Dave

Tramworks-hit traders handed hope of fresh rates drop