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Scottish businesses in ‘crisis mode’, Government warned

Scottish firms are in “crisis mode” as the cost of living hinders them from bouncing back, a leading business network has found. The latest survey findings from the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has said the rising prices of energy, food and ...

05 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Business support urged ahead of energy price cap announcement

The UK and Scottish governments have been urged to take action to support businesses as Ofgem prepares to announce a new energy price cap. An action plan from the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) network proposes both reserved and devolved ...

26 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Freeze business rates to ease burden amid costs crisis, Swinney urged

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has been urged to freeze business rates in a letter from 19 industry bodies. Mr Swinney is in charge of the country’s finances while Finance Secretary Kate Forbes is on maternity leave and will announce the ...

24 Nov 2022 at 01:01

Businesses fear energy price hike after support scheme ends

A group representing Scottish businesses has voiced concerns over sharp energy price rises after the end of a new Government scheme. UK Energy Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg announced on Wednesday plans to slash the cost of wholesale gas and ...

21 Sept 2022 at 12:55

‘Sigh of relief’ as Swinney freezes business rates, industry body says

There will be a “sigh of relief” on the high street as the Deputy First Minister announced a freeze to business rates, an industry body has said. Laying out the budget for next year, John Swinney said he had listened to the lobbying ...

15 Dec 2022 at 18:07

Scotland

Workplace parking levy must be scrapped or deferred, say business leaders

Business leaders have urged MSPs to scrap plans to give councils the power to introduce workplace parking charges ahead of a key vote on the issue. Scottish Conservatives are to bring a motion to annul the workplace parking levy ...

18 Feb 2022 at 16:55

Scotland

Scottish business leaders back youngsters ahead of results day

Business leaders have promised Scottish youngsters they will “recognise and value qualifications as much as any other year” ahead of Tuesday’s results. Students have faced a number of challenges since the pandemic, with the ...

08 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Most firms say there has been no improvement in finances in Q1 of 2023

Most small and medium businesses in Scotland say there has been no improvement to sales, cashflow, and investment in the first quarter of 2023, according to figures from the Scottish Chambers of Commerce. The quarterly ...

06 Apr 2023 at 00:01

John Swinney: Energy support scheme for businesses may be ‘inadequate’

The UK’s new support scheme for business energy bills may be “inadequate” without reform of the energy market, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said. He responded to UK Energy Secretary Jacob ...

21 Sept 2022 at 15:46

Scotland

Many firms face ‘precarious situation’ at start of 2022, business chief warns

Business leaders are calling on the Scottish and UK governments to work together as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic means many firms are starting 2022 in a “precarious situation”. Stephen Leckie, the new ...

01 Jan 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Next first minister must prioritise economic growth, says business leader

The next first minister has been urged to prioritise economic progress as a report reveals Scotland’s overall productivity growth has slowed. The Scottish Chamber of Commerce (SCC) has written to SNP ...

22 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

More than half of businesses concerned over increased taxation, survey shows

More than half of respondents to a key business survey have raised fears of increased taxation. The quarterly economic indicator report from the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC), along with the ...

15 Oct 2024 at 00:01

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