SCC comment on UK Government support for start-ups
20th April 2020
Commenting on the UK Government unveiling financial support for start-ups affected by Covid-19, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The entrepreneurial pedigree of Scotland and the UK’s start up community has helped build up a world-renowned international reputation for creativity and innovation. “There were gaps in the current […]
SCC responds to extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
17th April 2020
Commenting on the UK Chancellor’s announcement today, that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended by one month until the end of June, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The Scottish Chamber Network called for – and welcomes – this extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, […]
Fibre 1 keep a positive approach while supporting customers to work as normally as possible
17th April 2020
All businesses large or small are undoubtedly affected by the unchartered times we find ourselves in due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Here at Fibre 1 we are keeping our usual positive approach and outlook to working life supporting our customers to continue to work as close to normal as possible during these challenging times. The […]
SCC comment on additional £220m funding for businesses announced by Scottish Government
15th April 2020
Commenting on the additional £220m funding for businesses announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Kate Forbes MSP, Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “We raised directly with Scottish Ministers the gaping anomaly between the financial support available for businesses with more than one property in Scotland compared to […]
Caithness distillery receives funding to produce hand sanitiser
15th April 2020
Demand for hand sanitiser has led to a Caithness distillery being awarded funding to help the community. The Ice and Fire Distillery at Latheronwheel has switched its normal operations during the coronavirus crisis to make this new product and distribute it free to those who need it, including public services such as doctors’ surgeries, local […]
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – information to prepare now
14th April 2020
There has been some recent movement on the Jobs Retention Scheme timescale with HMRC announcing they hope to have the portal up and running by the end of the month. They have asked businesses to get the following information ready now: You’ll need to provide the following to make a claim: The bank account number […]
Harper Macleod LLP: The SHREC show must go on – coming to a screen near you!
9th April 2020
The Coronavirus outbreak may have prevented the Highlands and Islands’ renewables sector from gathering physically. However, it can’t stop us from celebrating the Scottish Highlands and Islands Renewable Energy Conference (SHREC) on 30 April. That’s why, for the first time ever, Harper Macleod LLP are going to deliver a digital SHREC experience.The full SHREC has, […]
Businesses react to MSP’s call for details on delay in loans and non-payment of insurance claims
9th April 2020
MSP David Stewart has found widespread frustration and concern from Highlands and Islands firms over delays in accessing loans and a refusal to pay out on business interruption insurance. Mr Stewart, who represents the region which includes Moray, wrote to business groups across his area asking if banks were making it harder to get business […]
Scottish business community calls for clarity, consistency and cooperation in COVID-19 response
3rd April 2020
Scotland’s leading business organisations have issued a joint-statement in response to the private sector’s role in tackling the Covid-19 crisis. The statement reads as follows: “As thirteen of Scotland’s leading business organisations, we speak as one in restating that protecting the lives and livelihoods of all Scottish citizens remains our primary concern during this public […]
Welcoming new members to the Chamber group! March 2020
31st March 2020
It’s been a surreal 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 and are thrilled to welcome Coastline Fashion to our member group this month. Coastline is an independent womenswear store available online […]
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