Scottish Chamber of Commerce welcome extension of Non-Domestic Rates Reliefs

16th February 2021

Responding to the Scottish Budget update delivered today by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance Kate Forbes MSP, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The Finance Secretary committed to extending non-domestic rates relief if she had the budget to do so, so we welcome this confirmation. This will provide […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to latest update on lockdown restrictions from Scottish Government

16th February 2021

Responding to the latest update on lockdown restrictions from the First Minister, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “We know the immense relief that parents will feel today at knowing that schools will slowly and gradually re-open so that young people can resume vital face to face education. […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce Call for Re-Opening Plan for Scottish Business

15th February 2021

Commenting ahead of the First Minister’s statement to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 16th February 2021, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Director & Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The vaccination roll-out has been significant across Scotland and the UK, and with vaccination milestones being reached, we now need to understand the conditions at […]

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Scottish Chamber of Commerce respond to additional COVID-19 funding for Scottish Government

15th February 2021

Following the announcement that a further £1.1 billion in COVID-19 funding will be allocated to the Scottish Government from the UK Treasury, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “We need the Scottish Government to engage with business as soon as possible to ensure that this funding is allocated appropriately […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce comment on latest UK GDP figures

12th February 2021

Commenting on the latest UK GDP figures published today by the ONS, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Stronger than expected growth of the UK economy in the final quarter of 2020 was only the slightest reprieve. A temporary boost from the release of pent-up demand in December and […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to UK Government £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund

11th February 2021

Following the announcement of the creation of a £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund from the UK Government, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Many Scottish businesses have already encountered severe problems with the new EU – UK trading arrangements, particularly in our invaluable food & drink sector. At […]

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Executive Magazine February 2021

9th February 2021

The February Executive Magazine is out now! You can read it online, this month includes our usual quarterly Caithness Chamber Newsletter. Read the full magazine here and see just the Caithness Chamber Newsletter here or read below. The Newsletter includes updates from; Belzona Polymerics Stacks Coffee House & Bistro Caithness Business Serviced Apartments Strathnaver Museum Fibre 1 BBM […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to extension of lockdown measures to the end of February

2nd February 2021

Following the announcement of the extension of current lockdown measures in Scotland to at least the end of February, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “It will come as little surprise to Scottish businesses that restrictions will be in place for at least the rest of the month. Many […]

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New Members January 2021

1st February 2021

          A huge welcome to John Baikie Photo & Film who joined shortly before Christmas. John Baikie Photo & Film believe in thinking outside the box, disruptive thinking. Let’s throw away what we believe commercial photography looks like and reinvent the wheel. John mixes genres of photography, different lighting techniques and angles, different styles, […]

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Scottish Chamber of Commerce respond to Scottish Budget 2021 – 2022

28th January 2021

Following the announcement of the Scottish Budget by Cabinet Secretary for Finance Kate Forbes, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The position of Scottish businesses has never been so precarious. The Scottish Government’s announcements today are welcome but do not go nearly as far enough to avoid risk of […]

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