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The Pitch is an annual competition that gives start-up businesses the support they need to create an attention-grabbing pitch and get investment.

Edinburgh start-ups take part in 'UK’s largest pitching competition'

Former Chancellor to the Exchequer and Conservative leadership contender Rishi Sunak visits his father's old doctors surgery where he was a GP. Picture: Stefan Rousseau-Pool/Getty Images

Sage scientists given too much influence during Covid lockdowns, claims Sunak

The offices of East Kilbride-based Eureka Solutions.

Eureka Solutions ramps up turnover and headcount following revamp

'There's never been a better time for a digital solution such as Know-it to support early-stage start-ups and entrepreneurs such as Scottish EDGE winners,' says the fintech's boss Lynne Darcey Quigley. Picture: contributed.

Fintech firm Know-it teams up with Scottish EDGE to support entrepreneurs

The best ice cream makers UK - make tasty gelato with ease at home

The best ice cream makers UK - make tasty gelato with ease at home

What is the best pizza oven for home use

Best home pizza ovens UK: Ooni, wood-fire, pellet and garden reviewed

Firedance coming to a venue near you

Blazing back live on stage - Strictly's Gorka Marquez and Karen Hauer in Firedan...

The 8 best rice cookers 2021: this appliance is guaranteed to make perfect rice every time

How to make great rice every time: the best rice cookers 2022

A mother holds the feet of a new baby. More babies have been admitted to hospital with the Omicron variant. Picture: PA

More babies being admitted to hospital with Omicron as precaution

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon with Prime Minister Boris Johnson have taken different decisions on restrictions

Analysis: Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson at odds again on a happy new year

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has not ruled out further lockdown restrictions (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Health Secretary Sajid Javid refuses to rule out post-Christmas lockdown restric...

The most effective way to stop the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus would be to have a circuit-breaker lockdown before Christmas, a leading Government adviser has said.

Circuit-breaker lockdown after Christmas would be too late says expert

Tougher pandemic measures could be brought in to help stop the spread of the Omicron Covid variant (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Plans drawn up for ‘two-week lockdown and ban on indoor mixing’ - reports say

Professor Neil Ferguson believes the UK can avoid another lockdown this winter, but has said: "we can't be complacent".

SAGE expert believes Christmas lockdown can be avoided

A greener vision: Sir Patrick Vallance

COP26: Less meat, fewer flights and green tech are key to climate challenge

Founded in 2004, Eureka Solutions operates out of offices in East Kilbride. Picture: Helen Barrington

East Kilbride's Eureka Solutions on cloud nine with latest financial results

The Government has reportedly drawn up plans for an October “firebreak” lockdown in the event that Covid hospitalisations continue at their current level (Photo: TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Half-term ‘could be increased to two weeks’ if Covid hospitalisations rise

Stephen Kelly

Tech giant joins leading transport decarbonisation firm to accelerate global gro...

The best non-capsule coffee machines 2021 for home use

Best coffee machines 2021 for home use: coffee makers for all budgets

Pharmacist Kathie McDonough reconstitutes the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine as she fills syringes Worcester, Massachusetts, April 2021. PIC: by Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images

Book review: Spike - The Virus vs the People, by Sir Jeremy Farrar and Anjana Ah...

Government scraps 'Hands, Face, Space' for new slogan 'Keep life moving' as rest...

Face masks and working from home 'could be reintroduced by mid-August' amid risi...

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives an update on relaxing restrictions imposed on the country. Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Former UK Government adviser cannot rule out another lockdown before Christmas

New Covid cases “could go as high as 100,000” a day after restrictions in England ease on 19 July, said Health Secretary Sajid Javid (Photo: Shutterstock)

Covid cases ‘could go as high as 100,000’ a day after restrictions lifted in Eng...

Quarantine to end for fully vaccinated people - but SAGE advisor concerned it c...

Scientists warn further lockdowns are likely with 'miserable' winters ahead.

More lockdowns likely during 'miserable winter', scientists warn

Further lockdown easing should be put on hold until more people are vaccinated, a Sage advisor has warned.

Sage scientist: Britain needs to stay at current restrictions until over-30s dou...

Professor Calum Semple said it was “inevitable that we will see a rise in cases” as schools go back, but it was not so important if the reproduction number (the R) rose slightly.

Scientist says Covid cases will rise as schools open

The Scottish Hospitality Group has said there was no evidence to close pubs and restaurants.

'No evidence' to close Scotland's hospitality sector claims group

The vaccine rollout should turn to children "as fast as we can" according to a SAGE expert (Photo: Shutterstock)

We should give children Covid vaccines 'as fast as we can' - according to a SAGE...

Dominic Cummings wanted Boris Johnson to scrap SAGE amid concerns of leaking and lobbying from pro-lockdown advisers.

Dominic Cummings wanted Boris Johnson to scrap SAGE

WHO scientists recommend the jab be given to people aged 18 and over (Photo: Getty Images)

Oxford Covid jab can be used in all adults says WHO - and against new variants

Why the Covid crisis is far from over – Scotsman comment

The UK Government has been accused of “making the same mistakes all over again” by not introducing tougher border measures.

UK Government accused of ‘making same mistakes’ on border measures

Passengers departing Edinburgh Airport. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

UK will not be able to shut borders forever, warns Sage government adviser

Staff nurse Aria Blyth communicates using walkie talkies from a Covid area to the ward A31 at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

UK 'could be almost back to normal by summer' if Covid vaccines 70% effective

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she “would welcome” the expansion of funding from the UK Government for those Scots who are forced to self-isolate with coronavirus.
(Photo by Fraser Bremner - Pool/Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon ‘would welcome’ rumoured payments to self-isolators

Quarantine hotels can help fill 'gaping hole' in Covid defences – Scotsman says

Teachers are ‘top priority’ in phase two for Covid jab - as expert advises staff...

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the cabinet are continuing deliberations over tightening restrictions.

Nicola Sturgeon: No plans to increase 2m rule

SAGE scientists say a 3 metre social distancing rule should be considered

Boris Johnson today dismissed referendums as “not jolly” and suggested any second independence vote could not happen til 2055.

Boris Johnson suggests Indyref2 could not happen til 2055

Ambulances sit at the accident and emergency at the Glasgow Royal hospital in Glasgow. Hospitals across the country are being stretched to the limit, with hundreds of patients facing long waiting times to be seen at A&E departments as the NHS is close to breaking point. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

UK 'unlikely to achieve Covid herd immunity before summer'

Schools could remain closed in January to bring down Covid infection rates - wha...

From wrapping paper to roast potatoes: experts share tips on having a Covid-safe...

Boris Johnson says families will have to make "personal judgement" on Christmas bubbles

Christmas relaxation 'could spark third wave'

Half of UK cases undetected according to expert picture: JPI Media

Half of coronavirus cases in UK going undetected

SAGE documents warned of 85,000 deaths in the second wave

Coronavirus second wave could last until April, leaked SAGE documents warn

SAGE scientists have warned of tens of thousands of deaths in the second wave.

Second wave expected to bring tens of thousands of deaths

Christmas will be ‘tough’ this year with no big family celebrations - according ...

Shoppers wearing face masks in Glasgow. Picture: John Devlin

Nicola Sturgeon denies ignoring SAGE advice around stricter restrictions

Labour leader Keir Starmer called for a circuit breaker in England immediately

Sir Keir Starmer calls for circuit breaker to stop spread of coronavirus

What is SAGE? UK scientific committee explained - and who is on it (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

What is SAGE? UK scientific committee explained - and who is on it

Prime Minister Boris Johnson dismissed the SAGE advice for a tougher lockdown three weeks ago

Boris Johnson overruled SAGE scientists who called for tougher lockdown

SAGE scientists recommended a UK lockdown 3 weeks ago - and that universities should not return
(Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

SAGE scientists recommended a UK lockdown 3 weeks ago - and that universities sh...

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Education Minister John Swinney exit the lift. Picture: Russell Cheyne - WPA Pool/Getty Images

What John Swinney said about a Scottish Covid 'circuit breaker'

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