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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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24/03/2023

Support Package Of Up To £14m Announced For The Marine Sector

Seafood businesses and marine organisations in Scotland’s coastal communities are set to benefit from a new year of funding through Marine Fund Scotland. A total of […]
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24/03/2023

Response To SCC Open Letter By Humza Yousaf MSP

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce issued an open letter to the three SNP leadership candidates earlier this week, outlining the Chamber Network’s priorities for the next First Minister and their government.
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24/03/2023

New Fund To Help Grow Local Supply Chains

Small-scale producers are set to have access to a range of new support designed to create more localised supply chains and cut food miles.
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24/03/2023

Cash Call For Crumbling Colleges

More funding, more flexibility, and clearer priorities need to be given to Scotland’s college sector according to a report issued by Holyrood’s Education, Children and Young People Committee.
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23/03/2023

Bank Of England Raises UK Interest Rates By Quarter-Point To 4.25%

The head of the Bank of England has said he is “much more hopeful” for the UK economy, as interest rates were raised to their highest […]
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23/03/2023

Trade Mission To South Africa By Inverness Chamber of Commerce

Since its independence in 1994, South Africa has become the most developed economy in Africa. This market acts as a gateway to the rest of Africa […]
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22/03/2023

Next FM Must Back Scotland’s Businesses Says Scottish Chambers of Commerce Network

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce Network has called on the next SNP Leader and First Minister to Back Scotland’s Businesses by committing to economic growth as their number one priority.
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21/03/2023

Report Highlights Inverclyde Council’s Improved Performance

Inverclyde Council is among the best-performing local authorities in Scotland, according to a new national report. The eleventh annual Local Government Benchmarking Framework (LGBF) overview report […]
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21/03/2023

Gourock Highland Games 2023 Chieftain Announced

A business leader from Inverclyde has been named as the chieftain for this year’s Gourock Highland Games.
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20/03/2023

Help Develop Inverclyde’s Future Workforce

DYW West, hosted by West College Scotland, is the Scottish Government-funded regional group in place bringing industry and education closer together to help develop the young workforce across Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire & West Dunbartonshire.
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17/03/2023

Overdue CalMac Ferries Hit By Further Delays

The two CalMac ferries that are being built at the Ferguson shipyard on the Clyde have been hit by a further delay. One of the boats […]
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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.
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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) — […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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