‘Sword of Damocles’ warning as Caithness Chamber of Commerce chairman calls for clear roadmap out of pandemic

24th November 2021

Caithness business leader Stephen Sutherland has said the hospitality sector will welcome the news that there is to be no extension of the Covid certification scheme – but warned that many companies are continuing to operate with the “Sword of Damocles” hanging over them. He was speaking after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave her Covid-19 […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to Scottish Government COVID-19 update – 23rd November 2021

23rd November 2021

Commenting on the First Minister’s COVID-19 update to the Scottish Parliament, in which the Scottish Government confirmed there will not be an extension to the Vaccine Certification scheme from the 7th of December, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses across Scotland will be incredibly relieved that the […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce – Comment on the Scottish Government COVID-19 Update

22nd November 2021

Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, has written to the First Minister ahead of the scheduled Scottish Government COVID-19 statement tomorrow, in which an update to Scotland’s COVID-19 Strategic Framework is due to be published. Commenting, Dr Cameron said: “This is a critical time for Scotland’s businesses as we enter […]

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DASA – Hybridisation of the Naval Fleet: Market Exploration

22nd November 2021

Please note that this is just a summary of the key information and you should read the full Hybridisation of the Naval Fleet: Market Exploration Document prior to submitting any responses. Background This Market Exploration exercise aims to find a Hybrid Powertrain potential solution for use in Royal Navy (RN) and Auxiliary ships. This is […]

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Scottish business taking green energy message to the world

18th November 2021

With Scotland having brought the world together at COP26, Scottish businesses are being urged to keep the momentum going. The Scottish Chamber of Commerce international network is leading a trade mission to the World Expo in Dubai that will showcase the country’s innovation in clean energy and sustainability. Having turned world-leading engineering skills to green energy, Scottish businesses can benefit […]

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Caithness Chamber of Commerce comment on First Minister’s COVID-19 update 16/11/2021

16th November 2021

Speaking about today’s announcement, Trudy Morris, Chief Executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, said: “Businesses across the North Highlands will have breathed a sigh of relief at today’s announcement by the First Minister that COVID-19 restrictions will not be extended. The current restrictions continue to prove extremely burdensome for businesses across many sectors and evidence […]

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Scottish businesses facing ‘severe’ financial consequences if Scottish Government extends Covid-19 restrictions today

16th November 2021

Almost a quarter of Scottish firms fear that further Covid-19 measures will have a severe financial impact on their business. 65% of firms are against extension of the vaccine passport scheme to more hospitality and leisure venues, more home working, and a requirement that face coverings should be used in more settings. Scottish Government ministers […]

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SCC respond to Scottish Government COVID-19 Update (09/11/2021)

9th November 2021

Commenting on the Deputy First Minister John Swinney’s statement to Parliament, in which the Scottish Government indicated existing Covid-19 baseline measures could be strengthened, including the extension of the vaccine passport scheme to more hospitality and leisure venues, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The Deputy First Minister is […]

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New DASA Themed Competition – Catch the ChemBio SCENT! Closes 17 January 2022

4th November 2021

We are delighted to announce a new DASA Themed competition that is running for MOD and DOD. There are a number of challenges outlined in this competition that are diverse in nature, therefore it is anticipated that proposals will address either the screening, collection or forensic exploitation challenge. Screening technologies are predominantly focused on identifying […]

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MBDA Ceramic Matrix Composite Airframe Technology Challenge

2nd November 2021

MBDA and the NCC are challenging the Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) sector to aid the future of sustained high-speed flight. The future of flight is heading towards hypersonic speeds. This means there is a need for new airframe materials that can operate at the elevated temperatures that these higher speeds bring. Together MBDA and the […]

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