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The Bank of England has raised interest rates from 1.75% to 2.25% – the highest level for 14 years – and warned the UK may already […]

A 1.25% rise in National Insurance will be reversed from 6 November and the UK Government will axe a planned levy to fund health and social care.

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry, opening up opportunities for Scottish businesses to access the country’s growing middle class and its affinity for UK expertise, products and brands.

The UK government has today published details of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, which will aim to protect businesses from the worst of the current increases in international energy prices, by providing a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices.

The pound has fallen to a new 37-year low against the US dollar after figures showed UK retail sales fell sharply in August as the rise in the cost of living continued to hit households.

A mini-Budget to deliver tax cuts promised by Prime Minister Liz Truss during her Conservative leadership campaign will take place on Friday next week, it is understood.

On the morning of 27th September, the Scottish Africa Business Association, in partnership with the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC), is hosting a Ministerial delegation from Ghana in Scotland for a series of private meetings to discuss the opportunities for Scottish businesses arising from the release of 5 offshore blocks.

It is being widely reported by outlets such as the BBC, the Guardian and Financial Times, that UK Government support for businesses struggling with energy bills may not arrive until November.

Scotland's unemployment rate has fallen to a record low, official figures show.

Following the sad news of the death of HM The Queen arrangements are being put in place nationally and locally to mark the period of mourning. […]