Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to easing of lockdown measures in Scotland
28th May 2020
Responding to the First Minster’s announcement at the Scottish Government daily briefing today that from this Friday (29th of May) Scotland will be easing some lockdown measures and moving to Phase 1 of the Scottish Government’s route map for moving out of lockdown, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “Entering […]
Cavendish Nuclear – Virtual learning during lockdown
27th May 2020
As part of Mental Health Awareness week, Cavendish Nuclear have been reflecting on some of the resources and support they have put in place to support their people during these extraordinary times and to reinforce their care, connect, trust culture. One example of this is the launch of a new series of short bite-size virtual […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to publication of manufacturing & retail sector guidance by Scottish Government
26th May 2020
Responding to new manufacturing & retail sector guidance shared today by Cabinet Secretary Fiona Hyslop MSP, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “We have been calling for detailed guidance from the Scottish Government on safety measures to enable businesses to begin to plan and prepare. It is welcome to see […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to publication of the Scottish Government’s Transport Transition Plan
26th May 2020
Responding to new transport guidance shared today by Cabinet Secretary Michael Matheson MSP & the publication of the Scottish Government’s Transport Transition Plan, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “When and how we return to the workplace is a pressing priority for businesses, employees and customers. Today’s guidance is […]
Chamber Comment 15/5/2020
22nd May 2020
Louise Sinclair of Sinclair Bay Subsea on the importance of resources such as the Chamber-led Developing the Young Workforce North Highland initiative. Louise is also Vice-Chair of Caithness Chamber. When I was first approached about this column in February, COVID-19 was already headline news and the UK was preparing for the onset. However, little did […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to publication of Scottish Government roadmap out of Covid-19
21st May 2020
Responding to the publication of the Scottish Government’s roadmap for Scotland through and out of the Covid-19 crisis, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “This route map on the staged exit of lockdown is a welcome and helpful start. Businesses have been clear they need practical guidance on when […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce welcome additional £40 million increase for Business Support Fund
20th May 2020
Welcoming the Scottish Government’s announcement that it is adding an additional £40 million into the Business Support Fund to support key sectors, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses in Scotland have been severely impacted by the lockdown, particularly in rural areas with the risk of a real collapse […]
Thurso company’s expertise contributes to supply of NHS ventilators
20th May 2020
A THURSO-based company is supplying the NHS with specialist batteries as an urgent requirement in the battle against Covid-19. The engineering team at Denchi Group was asked to supply the bespoke batteries for a consignment of NHS ventilator systems. Recently, the Bank of China made a donation of 20 ventilators for deployment in UK intensive […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce Coronavirus Business Recovery Survey
20th May 2020
Scottish companies seek guidance as government support schemes take effect 87% of firms said lost income is their highest concern if the economy does not begin to open back up over the next two months The number of companies fearing imminent collapse has reduced showing signs government support is taking effect More than half of […]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce responds to extension of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
19th May 2020
Commenting on the extension of the CLBILS scheme, including extending the lending limit to £200m, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “This is welcome news. The Treasury has continued to listen to the concerns of business and is making sensible changes to business support schemes. “These vital changes will […]
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