Supporting EU Citizens to Stay in Scotland – a guide for employers
10th November 2020
Following decisions by the UK Government the UK has now left the EU. EU citizens and their families will have to apply to the UK Government’s EU Settlement Scheme by 30 June 2021 in order to continue living, working and studying in the UK after that date. Scottish Government have produced a package of support […]
Scottish Business urge Scottish Government not to impose “panic” lockdown
9th November 2020
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce has issued an urgent appeal to the Scottish Government over fears that the level of coronavirus restrictions is set to rise needlessly, causing untold damage to the lives of people across Scotland. Tim Allan, President, Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “Scotland is at breaking point and at risk of […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to extension of the Job Retention Scheme to March 2021
5th November 2020
Commenting on remarks made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak today on the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to March 2021, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “This announcement gives Scottish businesses a glimmer of hope that we may be able to survive and work […]
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough scheme) extended to March 2021
5th November 2020
As you may have heard announced this afternoon, the Chancellor has extended the support available to businesses through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough scheme) until the end of March 2021, along with various changes to other support mechanisms. You can download a Treasury factsheet here outlining today’s announcements, and we have summarised the key changes as […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce comment on Prospect of Further Economic Restrictions
2nd November 2020
Commenting on remarks made by the First Minister today on the prospect of further economic restrictions, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The decision for Scotland to enter a national lockdown – or not – must be driven by the health and economic evidence. In our view, Scotland must […]
New Members October 2020
30th October 2020
We’re thrilled to welcome new members this month: Superclean of Thurso Westfield Timber Supplies Portfolio Group Defence & Security Accelerator Superclean of Thurso is a family run business which has been running for over 30 years. They provide professional commercial and domestic cleans, hard floor restoration, car valeting, ceramic coating and also specialise in industrial high powered […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to confirmation of COVID-19 restriction levels
29th October 2020
Following confirmation of the areas and tier levels as set out in the Scottish Government’s strategic framework for managing the coronavirus crisis, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “As a result of the continued growth of COVID-19 cases, businesses, our employees and their families have now been informed as to […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to new business support for nightclubs and soft play
27th October 2020
On specific new funding for night club and soft play businesses from the Scottish Government, as well as the announcement that guidance on how soft play businesses will be able to reopen is to be published this week, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “This new funding support for […]
Job Support Scheme – details and eligibility criteria now available
26th October 2020
The UK Government has now published further details of the Job Support Scheme, which will open on 1 November and run until 30 April 2021. Full details of the scheme and eligibility criteria can be viewed on GOV.UK, and we have summarised the key details below. JSS Open vs. JSS Closed Unlike the previous Coronavirus Job […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to publication of Scotland’s Strategic Framework for Covid-19
23rd October 2020
On the publication of the strategic framework for Scotland on Covid-19 from the Scottish Government, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “We cannot stress enough how essential it is that businesses have as much clarity on restrictions on trading as is possible, so we welcome this new strategic framework […]
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