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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Highlands Council confirms support for securing the future of Wick John O’Groats Airport

30th October 2020

Following a motion put forward by the Caithness Committee, today Highland Councillors have given their commitment to continue to work to secure the sustainability of Wick John O’Groats Airport and to press for Public Service Obligation (PSO) status as a matter of urgency. Wick has had commercial services from its airport since the 1970s, with services […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to confirmation of COVID-19 restriction levels

29th October 2020

Following confirmation of the areas and tier levels as set out in the Scottish Government’s strategic framework for managing the coronavirus crisis, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “As a result of the continued growth of COVID-19 cases, businesses, our employees and their families have now been informed as to […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to new business support for nightclubs and soft play

27th October 2020

On specific new funding for night club and soft play businesses from the Scottish Government, as well as the announcement that guidance on how soft play businesses will be able to reopen is to be published this week, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “This new funding support for […]

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