Macfarlane Packaging, the leading protective packaging provider in the UK and growing in Europe, has today published the results of its 2025 Unboxing Survey, marking ten years of research by the business into consumer opinions on the packaging used by online retailers.
Macfarlane Packaging, the leading supplier of protective packaging in the UK, has accelerated with the addition of five more fully electric trucks – including an articulated lorry with an extensive range.
Caledonia Housing Association has completed the first phase of their £7.3 million Bellsmyre Regeneration project in West Dunbartonshire, helping address the urgent demand for safe, warm and affordable homes.
The Forth Green Freeport (FGF) has today (15 January 2026) marked a joint agreement which unlocks £25 million of seed funding from the UK Government to support reindustrialisation of the Edinburgh, Fife and Falkirk areas and attract £7.9 billion of private and public investment over the next decade.
Caledonia Housing Association (CHA), one of Scotland’s largest Registered Social Landlords, has been ranked 9th in the top 50 Scottish companies to work for by Best Companies. Best Companies, which involves a comprehensive survey of employee experience, also improved CHA’s position in the top UK housing associations to work for annual awards, climbing to 9th position.
Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has strengthened its support for tenants this year through increased investment in maintenance and expanding partnerships that help households improve energy efficiency and reduce fuel costs.
As part of its ‘Best at Basics’ approach, CHA has established a new internal Reactive Repairs team which includes skilled, experience maintenance officers focused on preventing and tackling damp and mould, working with contractors to enhance day-to- day repairs, and helping ensure tenants live in warm, safe and energy-efficient homes.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today (26 November 2025) confirmed that the Forth Green Freeport (FGF) has received final UK Government approval of their Full Business Case (FBC) following approval from Scottish Government in October.
This week, the London Container Terminal (LCT) in Tilbury welcomed a new dedicated reefer* container service bringing fresh food directly into the UK from Morocco.
The weekly Samskip service commenced this week when the Samskip Toubkal made its first call at LCT with its cargo of fresh produce, including tomatoes and citrus fruit headed for the UK’s supermarkets.
Samskip’s Moroccan Reefer Service is a weekly shortsea container route connecting Agadir and Casablanca directly with Tilbury and also the Netherlands. The service is the only container service on the market fast enough to carry fresh vegetables and offers an 80% CO₂ reduction compared to road transportation.
Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has welcomed Ross Carlin as Executive Director of Finance.
Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has welcomed Ross Carlin as Executive Director of Finance. Ross will lead the development of CHA’s financial and treasury management strategy ensuring long term sustainability, while also overseeing IT and business improvement functions, driving growth, innovation and transformation across the organisation.
Two U.S. based chefs have just been announced as winners of the very first Loch Duart Salmon and Chef’s Roll culinary competition. Chefs across America were challenged to create a signature dish, using Loch Duart Salmon, which showcased the versatility and superior flavour of the fish.
Caledonia Housing Group has published its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, marking a major milestone in its journey towards a sustainable and socially responsible future. Aligned with the Sustainability Reporting Standard (SRS) for Social Housing, the report outlines how Caledonia is embedding ESG principles across all areas of the business – from investment decisions and development programmes to community engagement and climate action.
Rowan Alba, the Edinburgh-based charity that tackles homelessness, has appointed a new Chair at its AGM yesterday.Calum Wilson, a former energy industry expert, has stepped up from his role on the board, where he has been a member for more than two years, to take on the role.
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