Governments must support business as economy braces for recession
The latest findings from a leading Scottish business survey by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC), shows the Scottish economy struggling against a growing whirlwind of pressures including increased input costs, inflationary hikes, mis-judged...
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...
Government must give us sight of policy now to bolster failing business confidence
The political and economic turbulence have left the business community in dismay.
The Prime Minister’s sudden resignation and another Conservative Party leadership contest has exacerbated those levels of uncertainty in the UK.
As we look ahead,...
Tight labour market holding back growth of companies
Scotland’s labour market continues to paint a varied picture. While employment is high and unemployment is low, staff shortages, recruitment challenges and labour market supply continue to present stubborn barriers for businesses.
The latest quarterly...
A hotbed of innovation: New research reveals engineering adds up to an estimated £645bn...
Research has revealed that the UK is an engineering powerhouse, with the profession generating up to an estimated £645bn gross value added (GVA) to the UK’s economy annually – equivalent to 32% of the...
Scottish trade mission seeks to establish exporting route and highlight opportunities in Barbados
A trade mission, which aims to establish a direct exporting route from Scotland to Barbados and highlight investment opportunities, took place between 20th and 25th November to the Caribbean island.
Bringing together a range of...
Great things are happening in Argyll and Bute
This beautiful part of Scotland is developing itself as the home of business innovation and an enviable work-life balance lifestyle. Its £70 million rural growth deal (RGD) is key to that.
The RGD, funded by...
Stirling’s continued pulling power
What is it about Stirling that makes it such an attractive place to do business?!
I have been involved in the Stirling Office market since 2006, taking us through good times, bad times and you...
‘Unprecedented’ interest in Scottish trade mission to USA
Places on the first in-person trade mission from Scotland to the USA since the pandemic began have been snapped up in just four weeks as UK businesses look to new markets in the wake...
Timings confirmed for Lomond Banks planning submission
Plans for £40m sustainable world-class tourism resort to be submitted in April
Plans for a £40m sustainable, world class tourist destination on the banks of Loch Lomond, are now set to be submitted at the...