Trade mission showcases Scottish luxury on a global stage

1st October 2021

As the world’s economy continues to power back up, Scottish businesses are being urged to grab the global opportunities on offer. The Scottish Chambers of Commerce network is leading a delegation that is showcasing the best of national luxury products and experiences. And it’s looking for businesses ready to take to the international stage. The […]

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Space Hub Sutherland will be a launch pad for jobs and the economy

29th September 2021

A new report launched today[1] (Wednesday 29th September), commissioned by Caithness Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership, demonstrates the economic benefits that Space Hub Sutherland will bring to the North Highland and Moray areas. Space Hub Sutherland – a new satellite launch site – will bring huge employment […]

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News from Scottish Chambers of Commerce – International Travel Testing

24th September 2021

Commenting on the confirmation that the Scottish Government is to ease testing for inbound international travel and will align with the UK, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said:  “This will come as huge relief for Scotland’s aviation sector and the wider Scottish economy. For weeks businesses have been in […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to Scottish Government update on COVID-19 vaccine certification and international travel restrictions

21st September 2021

Responding to the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 update and confirmation of additional settings where vaccine certification will be required, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The Scottish Government’s vaccine certification proposals were confusing when they were first brought forward and the proposed scheme as it stands today goes well beyond […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to Scottish Government update on ‘Green Ports’

17th September 2021

Commenting on the Scottish Government’s update on progress of the establishment of Green Ports in Scotland, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “This is an incredibly disappointing development and it is highly regrettable that a shared agreement on the design and implementation of a freeports model for Scotland could […]

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SCC respond to passing of a vaccine certification scheme by the Scottish Parliament

10th September 2021

Reacting to confirmation that the introduction of the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 Vaccine Certification Scheme has been approved by the Scottish Parliament, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The Scottish Government’s strategic shift from eliminating, to suppressing and living with the virus, was a huge step forward and allowed many […]

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SCC respond to publication of the Scottish Government’s 2021-2022 Programme for Government

7th September 2021

Responding to the publication of the Scottish Government’s 2021-2022 Programme for Government, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The First Minister recognised that businesses continue to be badly affected by the pandemic and that recovery remains fragile and it is right that today’s Programme for Government places Scotland’s recovery […]

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SCC calls for ‘COVID Recovery Plan’ from upcoming Programme for Government

6th September 2021

In advance of the publication of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce has written to the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon outlining the priorities for Scotland’s business community for the coming Parliamentary year. Commenting, Dr Liz Cameron said: “Scotland’s economy is finally starting to […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce comment on vaccine certification

3rd September 2021

Following the statement from the First Minister which raised the possibility that vaccine certifications may be required for entry to nightclubs and many large events in Scotland from later this month, Scottish Chambers of Commerce Chief Executive, Dr Liz Cameron, who has written to the First Minister and opposition party leaders to outline businesses concerns, […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to confirmation of SNP & Scottish Greens deal

20th August 2021

Responding to confirmation that the SNP & Scottish Greens have agreed a new power-sharing partnership within the Scottish Parliament, Scottish Chambers of Commerce Chief Executive, Dr Liz Cameron said: “Businesses will want to very carefully examine the detail of this agreement to understand what the implications are for the direction of the Scottish Government and […]

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