Scottish Chambers Of Commerce

Scottish businesses are being urged to reconnect with the world and discover valuable new opportunities at the World Expo being held in Dubai. The Scottish Chambers of Commerce network is leading three delegations later this year and into 2022, providing the platform for Scotland to showcase its ski

For the first time in over a year, businesses in Scotland can see the first shoots of recovery as COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift, according to a quarterly survey led by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC).

Scottish business organisations have welcomed the appointment of new cabinet ministers to the Scottish Parliament.

A group of business and legal bodies representing Scotland, Europe and the US have urged caution towards the introduction of US-style ‘opt-out’ class action lawsuits in Scottish courts. The Scottish Chambers of Commerce; European Justice Forum; BritishAmerican Business; and the US Chambe

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed a significant easing of lockdown restrictions in Scotland from Monday, however, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that recovery was far from assured for many local firms.

Businesses in Scotland are at a crossroads as they take stock of the damage caused by the pandemic and face significant hurdles on the way to economic recovery, according to a leading quarterly survey led by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC). The SCC’s Quarterly Economic Indicator (QEI)

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has issued a policy document issued ahead of the Holyrood elections calling for the relationship between businesses and politicians to be reset. Scotland’s largest business group said Scottish Parliamentarians need to understand and support the value and

The United States has announced it is temporarily suspending all tariffs on direct exports from the UK.

The Scottish business community has largely welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak's 'Budget for recovery' which extended the furlough scheme, froze income tax rates for five years and increased corporation tax to 25%. The Chancellor announced that the increase in corporation tax would not take effect

Retail, hospitality, leisure and aviation businesses will pay no rates during 2021-22 under proposals outlined yesterday by finance secretary Kate Forbes.

The UK Government has provided the Scottish Government with an additional £1.1 billion to support people, businesses and public services affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The UK Government has announced a £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) adjust to new customs, rules of origin, and VAT rules when trading with the EU.

The Scottish Government has unveiled proposals for a new model of green ports focused on inclusive growth, fair work practices and delivering a net-zero economy. The Scottish Government is developing plans to establish fair, sustainable, green ports. These would adapt the UK government’s freep

The extension of the lockdown restrictions in Scotland announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday is a 'further blow' to Scottish businesses, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).

Significant parts of the Scottish economy face worsening conditions due to the pandemic before restrictions are set to ease this year, according to the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) Quarterly Economic Indicator (QEI).