Scottish Chambers of Commerce: Business says no to national lockdown
5th October 2020
Scottish Chambers of Commerce: Business says no to national lockdown Following a meeting of Scottish Chambers of Commerce’s Business Advisory Group, where business experts reviewed the State of the Scottish Economy, Tim Allan, President of SCC, said: “Talk of a further blanket lockdown is unacceptable to Scottish businesses. It would damage consumer and business confidence […]
SCC respond to Scotland’s route map update for 1st October 2020
1st October 2020
Responding to the latest update of the route map for Scotland through and out of lockdown restrictions, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The guidance and rules on preventing the spread of the virus must be followed; we simply cannot afford further lockdowns or any further rolling ‘circuit-breaker’ restrictions. […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to Scotland’s route map update for 1st October 2020
1st October 2020
Responding to the latest update of the route map for Scotland through and out of lockdown restrictions, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The guidance and rules on preventing the spread of the virus must be followed; we simply cannot afford further lockdowns or any further rolling ‘circuit-breaker’ restrictions. […]
New members September 2020
30th September 2020
It’s been another strange month, not just for us but for all our members and businesses nationwide. We continue to do our very best for our members as things progress in these unprecedented times. We’re thrilled to welcome new members this month, Belzona, teclan & North Coast Distillers. Belzona are a global designer and manufacturer of repair […]
Young Company Capital Investment Scheme from HIE
25th September 2020
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has launched a new grant scheme for start-up or young (less than five years old) companies / social enterprises, the Young Company Capital Investment Scheme. This will provide grant funding of up to 50% of the costs (up to £50,000) for capital equipment. The scheme is open to SMEs with […]
Winter Economy Plan
25th September 2020
As you will be aware, the Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday gave an update on his Winter Economy Plan, including several proposed measures to support businesses through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Our colleagues in Scottish Chambers of Commerce have produced a short summary of the key announcements and the details that have been released of […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce responds to Chancellor’s Winter Economic Plan
24th September 2020
Following the announcement today by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP of a new wage support scheme and a package of business lending extension and tax forbearance, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “Hundreds of thousands of jobs in Scotland are reliant on the current furlough scheme so we are pleased […]
Caithness Chamber of Commerce comment on Chancellor’s Winter Economy Plan
24th September 2020
Speaking about the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Winter Economy Plan announced today (24 September), Trudy Morris, Chief Executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, said: “This week’s report from the Office for National Statistics makes for grim reading, revealing that the UK economy as a whole is 11.7% smaller than it was pre-lockdown. Some sectors have […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce urge governments to support jobs and safety
22nd September 2020
Scottish Chambers of Commerce urge governments to support jobs and safety Scottish Chambers of Commerce call for: Urgent delivery of targeted support to businesses and hardest-hit sectors. Clear timetable and routemap of additional restrictions including review periods, measurement criteria and trigger points to introduce or remove restrictions. Continuation of trading for businesses with robust Covid-secure […]
SCC responds to UK-Japan Free Trade Agreement
11th September 2020
Commenting on the announcement by the UK Government that the UK and Japan have secured a free trade agreement, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “This is great news that we finally have a free Trade Deal with Japan. It is an important market for many of our key […]
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