New Government must seize opportunity to deliver jobs and economic growth
The overwhelming victory for Labour in the UK election reflects a clear desire for positive change but that message from the electorate also brings a huge weight of expectation.
From a business perspective that means...
SCC calls on Keir Starmer to focus on jobs and economic growth
The leader of Scotland’s biggest business organisation has called for urgent action on jobs and growth. Dr Liz Cameron, chief executive of the Scottish Chamber of Commerce, says Keir Starmer must prioritise businesses, small...
Rally for Growth
A business-led action plan for the new government.
The country succeeds when business succeeds. That’s why we are asking Keir Starmer to work closely with the business community to help deliver the most pro-growth policies...
What are the asks of businesspeople in Scotland for the next government?
Dr. Poonam Gupta OBE, CEO, PG Paper
As the CEO of an export company in a highly competitive industry, I have identified several critical issues that need urgent attention for sustainable economic growth.
There is a clear...
Skills generation through apprenticeships will help secure Scotland’s future
Scotland’s business leaders are continuing to back apprenticeships as a vital part of giving the nation skills to compete both at home and internationally.
Figures from some of the country’s leading employer bodies have joined...
A packed business programme
The delegates undertook a packed four day programme which started with a briefing by First Minister Humza Yousaf at the Heriot Watt Dubai Campus before heading into a morning of sessions with leading UAE...
Team Scotland leads agenda at COP28
Scottish Chambers of Commerce leads business delegation to COP28 UAE with Scottish Government
The official business programme kicked off with a VIP St Andrew’s Day business reception with the First Minister in Dubai,...
Scottish & British Chambers of Commerce sign Geneva Manifesto to revitalise global commerce and...
The “Geneva Manifesto” was unveiled at the 13th World Chambers Congress (13WCC) in the presence of 1,500 Chamber Leaders. The Manifesto is a powerful pledge by chambers of commerce to revitalise international trade with...
Sustainable future for aviation should be key in Scottish Government’s Policies for travel recovery
Policies which support sustainable growth in aviation should be at the heart of the Scottish Government’s plan for supporting the recovery of the Scottish travel industry.
Recommendations for how this should be achieved will be...
Economic Coalition’ needed between Business and Political Leaders to rebuild Scotland’s Economy
SCC President Urges ‘Economic Coalition’ between Business & Political Leaders to Rebuild Scotland’s Economy
In his first Scottish Business Address to the Scottish business community, Stephen Leckie, President of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said that...