Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to removal of quarantine requirements for double vaccinated EU & US travellers in England

29th July 2021

Responding to the news that fully vaccinated travellers from the EU and US will not have to quarantine on arrival in England, Scottish Chambers of Commerce Chief Executive, Dr Liz Cameron OBE said: “It’s essential that the Scottish Government swiftly update international travel rules to bring them into alignment with those in place in England for vaccinated […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to confirmation that Scotland will move to Level 0 from 19th July

13th July 2021

Following the confirmation by the First Minister that all of Scotland will move to Level 0 from the 19th of July, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The confirmation that Scotland will move to Level 0 on 19th July marks another encouraging milestone towards the full re-opening of Scotland’s economy and […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator – First shoots of recovery but challenges still lie ahead

6th July 2021

For the first time in over a year, businesses in Scotland can see the first shoots of recovery as COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift, according to a leading quarterly survey led by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC). The SCC’s Quarterly Economic Indicator (QEI) for the second quarter of 2021 indicates more positive growth across […]

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New Members June 2021

1st July 2021

This month, we welcomed Caithness Rugby Football Club to our Chamber membership group. CRFC are a local rugby club established in 1962. The club is registered as a charity and contributes in many ways to the local community. Their focus is of course on Rugby development but they also offer considerable experience in personal development and social skills. The […]

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SCC respond to Scottish Government June 22nd COVID-19 Update

22nd June 2021

Following the First Minister’s statement to the Scottish Parliament this afternoon updating on the future of Covid-19 restrictions, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “This is the moment businesses have been waiting for and they can finally breathe a sigh of relief that Scotland is now on the path […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce comment on first estimate of Q1 2021 GDP for Scotland

16th June 2021

Commenting on the Scottish Government’s first estimate of Scotland’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2021 Quarter 1 published today, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “These statistics indicate that the Scottish economy has contracted by 1.9% during the first quarter of this year and compared to the first quarter […]

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Scottish Chamber of Commerce respond to expected delay in Scotland’s Roadmap

15th June 2021

Responding to the expected delay in Scotland’s Roadmap, as suggested today by the First Minister, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The statement from the First Minister today, which outlined that the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland is likely to be delayed at the next review by […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to June 14th UK Government COVID-19 Briefing

15th June 2021

Responding to the June 14th UK Government Coronavirus Briefing, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses who have been patiently waiting for restrictions to ease will be deeply frustrated by the Prime Minister’s announcement confirming the delay of the planned June 21st lockdown lifting in England and the subsequent prospect […]

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Caithness site included for evaluation in major clean energy development

11th June 2021

Plans for Caithness to become the host site for a prototype generator for one of the world’s most efficient, cleanest and lowest carbon forms of energy have taken a step forward. A bid to host the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) prototype fusion power plant was submitted by the Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to latest Scottish Government lockdown announcement

1st June 2021

Responding to the First Minister’s announcement on Coronavirus restrictions, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “It is immensely welcome that Glasgow will now be able to move from Level 3 to Level 2 on Saturday, as well as 14 local authorities across Scotland which will move to Level […]

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