Young Company Capital Investment Scheme from HIE
25th September 2020
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has launched a new grant scheme for start-up or young (less than five years old) companies / social enterprises, the Young Company Capital Investment Scheme. This will provide grant funding of up to 50% of the costs (up to £50,000) for capital equipment. The scheme is open to SMEs with […]
Winter Economy Plan
25th September 2020
As you will be aware, the Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday gave an update on his Winter Economy Plan, including several proposed measures to support businesses through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Our colleagues in Scottish Chambers of Commerce have produced a short summary of the key announcements and the details that have been released of […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce responds to Chancellor’s Winter Economic Plan
24th September 2020
Following the announcement today by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP of a new wage support scheme and a package of business lending extension and tax forbearance, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “Hundreds of thousands of jobs in Scotland are reliant on the current furlough scheme so we are pleased […]
Caithness Chamber of Commerce comment on Chancellor’s Winter Economy Plan
24th September 2020
Speaking about the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Winter Economy Plan announced today (24 September), Trudy Morris, Chief Executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, said: “This week’s report from the Office for National Statistics makes for grim reading, revealing that the UK economy as a whole is 11.7% smaller than it was pre-lockdown. Some sectors have […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce urge governments to support jobs and safety
22nd September 2020
Scottish Chambers of Commerce urge governments to support jobs and safety Scottish Chambers of Commerce call for: Urgent delivery of targeted support to businesses and hardest-hit sectors. Clear timetable and routemap of additional restrictions including review periods, measurement criteria and trigger points to introduce or remove restrictions. Continuation of trading for businesses with robust Covid-secure […]
Highland Social Enterprise pivots business to launch online retail shop!
17th September 2020
With Scottish Retailers losing nearly 1.9 billion pounds of sales in the first four months of the pandemic – ILM Highland like every other business has had to look very closely at how they promote their retail shop offering to the Highlands. ILM Highland is a Charity and Social Enterprise based in Alness which delivers […]
SCC responds to UK-Japan Free Trade Agreement
11th September 2020
Commenting on the announcement by the UK Government that the UK and Japan have secured a free trade agreement, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “This is great news that we finally have a free Trade Deal with Japan. It is an important market for many of our key […]
SCC respond to Scotland’s route map update for 10th September 2020
10th September 2020
Responding to the latest update of the route map for Scotland through and out of lockdown restrictions, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “It is disappointing that we seem to have taken a step back in terms of compliance with guidelines while the virus has taken steps forward. We […]
Contract for world’s deepest nuclear clean-up awarded
10th September 2020
Dounreay has awarded a major contract as the world’s deepest nuclear clean-up job gets underway. Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd (DSRL), on behalf of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, awarded the £7.5 million contract for “advanced transition works” at the 65 metre deep shaft and silo to Nuvia and its partner Graham Construction, through the site’s decommissioning […]
North firms face ‘serious challenges’ when furlough scheme ends, says business leader
8th September 2020
BUSINESSES in the north could face “serious challenges” when the UK government’s furlough scheme comes to an end next month. That is the warning made by the chief executive of the Caithness Chamber of Commerce, Trudy Morris, who would like to see the continuation of the financial support “in the coming months”. She is concerned […]
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