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...
Group proceedings – what are the risks for Scottish businesses?
A recent report suggests that the number of class actions (or group proceedings as they are referred to in Scotland) raised against UK companies continues to increase.
Over the last year there has been a...
Demand for green jobs in Scotland is growing
New report defining and estimating green jobs is published.
Demand for green jobs is increasing in Scotland with existing jobs transforming to reflect Scotland’s just transition to net zero.
That is one of the findings of...
ZeroAvia & AGS Airports team up to bring zero-emission flights to Scotland
Zero-emission aviation pioneer and AGS Airports to collaborate on hydrogen fuel infrastructure and launching zero-emission routes in first-of-a-kind partnership for the UK
ZeroAvia, the leader in developing zero-emission solutions for commercial aviation, today announced an...
Where should we place priority when it comes to ESG?
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) is the buzz word of the industry, but for good reason. With the pressing need to counteract the effects of climate change, the Government, and businesses alike, are all looking...
Opportunity for Scottish Organisations to improve sustainability
Bright Green Business’s Environmental Placement Programme helps businesses host students and graduates for paid internships
From their base in Edinburgh, non-profit organisation Bright Green Business (BGB) works to connect students and graduates with opportunities to...
Why we need to rethink the way we commute
Travelknowhow Scotland is calling on organisations across Scotland to encourage a more climate-friendly commute, with transport currently the largest contributor to UK domestic greenhouse gas emissions, according to Government statistics
Travelknowhow Scotland, a Scottish-based organisation...