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Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce News

News and press releases from Inverclyde Chamber, our members and our partner organisations at Scottish and British Chambers of Commerce.

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17/03/2023

Immigration Rules Relaxed For Builders And Carpenters

Overseas bricklayers and carpenters could be able to get work visas more easily in the UK after the UK government updated its shortage occupation list.
16/03/2023

Greenock 2023 Cruise Ship List

Greenock Ocean Terminal has a busy schedule of cruise ship visits lined up this year. (Note: visits can be subject to short-notice cancellations and changes) — […]
15/03/2023

First Look At New £10m Learning Disability Hub

Designs for a new £10 million day centre for people in Inverclyde with learning disabilities have been revealed as the project reaches a key milestone. Artist’s […]
15/03/2023

Easdale Plans Approved For Proposed £2m Port Glasgow Drive-Thru Development

Scottish developers Sandy and James Easdale have had plans approved for a new £2 million drive-thru for land located beside the main A8 route into Port Glasgow.
15/03/2023

SCC Responds To UK Spring Statement

Commenting on the UK Spring Statement delivered by the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, Dr. Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said:
15/03/2023

UK Economy Set To Shrink But Avoid Official Recession

The UK economy is expected to shrink this year but narrowly avoid an official recession in a better-than-expected performance for the country.
15/03/2023

Spring Budget 2023: Chancellor Overhauls Pensions, Benefits And Childcare In Push For Growth

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said he is “proving the doubters wrong” as he used a stronger-than-expected economic performance to help fund new tax breaks for business investment and a drive to get people back into the workforce.
14/03/2023

Scotland’s Unemployment Rate Hits Record Low

Scotland’s unemployment rate has hit a record low, according to new figures. The Office for National Statistics found that 3.1% of working-age adults in Scotland were […]
13/03/2023

Scottish Chambers of Commerce – Director Recruitment

With 30 local Chambers across Scotland, as well as our fast-growing global network, the Chamber Network provides practical support to Scottish companies through its unrivaled suite of expert leadership events, business-to-business connectivity, mentoring services, international trade support, and business policy representation.
11/03/2023

More Than 22,000 Opportunities Created In Two Years Through Young Person’s Guarantee

A new report has highlighted that The Young Person’s Guarantee (YPG) has created more than 22,000 training opportunities for 16-24-year-olds since 2020.
10/03/2023

Open Letter To SNP Leadership Candidates: Back Scotland’s Apprentices

Scottish Chambers of Commerce have today issued an open letter to each of the SNP Leadership candidates urging them to Back Scotland’s Apprentices.
10/03/2023

Inverclyde’s Largest Architects Practice Is Proud To Keep It Local

Greenock practice Nicholson McShane Architects has announced team member Lucy Gray's recent registration as an architect following her RIBA Part 3 exam success in 2022.
08/03/2023

Event To Celebrate International Women’s Day 2023

Almost 100 people are expected at an event in Greenock this evening to mark International Women’s Day 2023. The Beacon Arts Centre is the venue for […]
08/03/2023

Letter To Scottish Government Calls For Delay To DRS

Hundreds of businesses have joined forces calling on the Scottish government to “delay, review and rethink” its Deposit Return Scheme.   In just 48 hours a […]
08/03/2023

International Women’s Day Focuses On Innovation And Technology For Gender Equality

From the initial days of computer science to the present age of virtual reality and artificial intelligence, women have made countless contributions to the digital world […]
06/03/2023

Record Apprentices Celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023

A record number of modern apprentices have joined the ranks of Inverclyde Council in the past year and some have been sharing their stories to encourage others to pursue an apprenticeship.
06/03/2023

Bowman Rebecchi Recognised At Annual Industry Awards

The annual CoStar Awards have recognised Inverclyde property firm Bowman Rebecchi as the fifth most-active single-branch agency for industrial property in Scotland.
03/03/2023

New £20m Investment Into McGill’s Buses Electric Fleet

McGill’s Buses, the UK’s largest independent bus operator, is to introduce a further 41 new electric buses to its fleet in a £20 million investment.
03/03/2023

MM Search Unveils MacLeod As Associate Partner

MM Search, Scotland’s award-winning and fastest-growing executive search firm, has appointed Lindsay MacLeod as Associate Partner. This new position will see MacLeod lead the business’s procurement […]
03/03/2023

Local Architect Announces Retirement After Stellar 40 Year Career

Chartered Gourock architectural practice, Richard Robb Architects has announced its closure after the retirement of its principal, Richard Robb following a glittering 40-year career. A member […]
02/03/2023

Morton Legend Allan McGraw Honoured

Tributes have been paid to Greenock Morton legend and former councillor Allan McGraw at a special meeting of Inverclyde Council today, Thursday 2 March 2023.