UPDATE: UK Government Summer Statement – key announcements
9th July 2020
The Chancellor of the Exchequer today delivered a statement to the House of Commons outlining Phase 2 of the UK Government’s economic recovery plan. We have received an update from Scottish Chambers of Commerce laying out the key reserved areas which will apply in Scotland, as follows: Support for jobs: Job retention scheme bonus – employers […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to ‘air bridges’ list published for Scotland
8th July 2020
Commenting on the list of countries identified as ‘air bridges’ by the Scottish Government announced today (8th July), Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses across Scotland will be relieved that we now know which countries tourists will be able to travel to without having to go into quarantine. This […]
SCC Network Update: UKGOV Summer Statement
8th July 2020
The UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has just announced a further package of UK Government support to help businesses, individuals and public services through the Covid-19 crisis. Measures in reserved areas that will apply in Scotland include: Support for jobs: Job retention scheme bonus – employers will receive a one-off bonus of £1,000 for each furloughed […]
Last chance to apply for Scottish Government COVID-19 support schemes – deadline 5pm 10 July
7th July 2020
Many of the COVID-19 support schemes announced by Scottish Government and administered by Highland Council will be closing on 10 July, so if you are eligible to apply for support and have not yet done so, this is your last opportunity. We have laid out key details below along with links to the Highland Council website for […]
Chamber Comment 08/07/2020
7th July 2020
It seems hard to believe that we are now more than halfway through the year, with the summer solstice not long past and the nights slowly but surely drawing in once more. This has been a year of unprecedented challenges for businesses in the North Highlands, and this looks set to continue as we move towards the second half […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce comments on changes to England’s quarantine travel restrictions
3rd July 2020
Commenting on the UK Government’s plan for quarantine-free travel from 50 ‘low-risk’ countries, Dr Liz Cameron, OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The lack of a four-nations approach to the easing of quarantine restrictions is hugely disappointing and damaging. At this time, this is sending a message that Scotland is not yet open for business […]
Caithness Business Fund supports small businesses throughout North Highlands
2nd July 2020
Following a highly successful first funding round for its COVID-19 support scheme, enabled by a £100,000 contribution from Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd (DSRL), the Caithness Business Fund has been able to support a wide range of businesses across the North Highlands as they look to reopen. Grants have now been distributed to all successful applicants […]
Stagecoach Highlands welcomes new-look vehicles
2nd July 2020
Stagecoach Highlands has welcomed the first of their new-look vehicles to Inverness. In January Stagecoach unveiled a brand new look for its buses, shaped by the needs of customers it proudly serves across the UK, every day. The new look is part of a wider commitment from Stagecoach to simplify, modernise and enhance its customer […]
SCC: Economic stimulus needed to rejuvenate the Scottish economy
2nd July 2020
The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) Quarterly Economic Indicator (QEI) survey for Q2 of 2020 confirms the economic pain that has been felt by Scottish businesses across sectors in all parts of the country due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the subsequent lockdown. The survey, conducted by Scottish Chambers of Commerce in partnership […]
SCC respond to Prime Minister’s speech on a ‘New Deal for Britain’
30th June 2020
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech today (30th June) in which he announced a ‘New Deal for Britain’, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The Scottish Chambers of Commerce agree that we must not let this crisis go to waste. Plans to rebuild our economy must be backed with both […]
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