Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to the first review of the Covid-19 Strategic Framework

10th November 2020

On the First Minister’s speech today outlining the outcomes of the first review of the Covid-19 Strategic Framework, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses and communities will be greatly relieved that a national lockdown has not been imposed across Scotland. However, as soon as evidence shows the growth […]

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Scottish Chamber of Commerce respond to Q3 2020 ONS Labour Market Statistics

10th November 2020

Commenting on the ONS labour market statistics for the three months up to September 2020, published today, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “As we see official statistics catch up and start to reflect the real impact on unemployment and job losses, it is clear to see the growing […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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HiTrans launch new transport project – Go-Hi

4th November 2020

Please see below an update from HiTrans regarding G0-Hi. “You may already be aware of our pioneering new transport project, Go-HI, which is set to launch in March 2021. However, as a brief update our team are trialling a new app (Go-HI), which will make it easier for residents and tourists, within the HiTrans region, […]

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Fibre 1 can offer support and guidance on the Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme

4th November 2020

Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) is high on the agenda for 2021, offering the highest internet transfer speed among all contended services its availability across the UK is expanding at a fast rate. With more and more area’s having FTTP rolled out it is a good time to look at your current connection to see […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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