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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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15/07/2022

More Than 33,600 Tax Credits Customers Use HMRC App To Renew

More than 33,600 customers have successfully used the HMRC app to renew their tax credits claim so far this year, a 39% increase on last year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed.  
15/07/2022

£365k Inverclyde Community Fund Opens

Groups in Inverclyde can now apply for a share of a £365,000 council fund supporting community, sports and voluntary activities throughout the area.
12/07/2022

Bowman Rebecchi Launches ‘Career Ready Internship Programme’ To Invest In Young Talent

Local property business, Bowman Rebecchi has launched an internship programme for young people aged 16-18 in partnership with Career Ready – a national social mobility charity which supports young people to get into work.
09/07/2022

Free Expert Advice To Support Digital Development Strategies

Tailored 1:1 advice and practical help to allow you and your business to keep up, improve business processes and get online.
09/07/2022

Scottish Golf Backed By £3m Funding

For the first time Scotland will host the R&A’s three major championships alongside Scotland’s two opens - backed by more than £3 million annually to support golf events and market Scotland globally as the Home of Golf.
09/07/2022

20mph Zone Plans For Upper Port Glasgow

People are being encouraged to have their say on proposals to introduce a 20mph speed limit zone in upper Port Glasgow.
08/07/2022

International Business Mission To Finland

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite applications from Scottish businesses for a trade mission from Finland to North-east Scotland, focusing on clean energy, new technologies, renewables and marine.
08/07/2022

Former Skycanner Boss Mark Logan Named Scotland’s First Chief Entrepreneur

Former Skyscanner executive Mark Logan has been appointed as Scotland’s first-ever chief entrepreneur.
06/07/2022

Two Million Workers Free From National Insurance

More than two million low-income workers will no longer pay National Insurance now, owing to a change in the way the tax is collected.
06/07/2022

Monica Galetti Is Scotland’s First Seafood Ambassador

Acclaimed TV chef Monica Galetti has been named as the first Scottish Seafood Ambassador.
06/07/2022

£22m Support Package To Help Unemployed People Over 50 Find Work

The Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled a £22 million package of support to help thousands of unemployed people over the age of 50 get […]
05/07/2022

Support For Levelling Up Bid

An ambitious £22m bid to the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund to transform the heart of Greenock Town Centre is getting support from the community.
05/07/2022

Chancellor Must Act Now As Toxic Combination Of Costs Crisis Hits Scottish Economy

The cost of doing business is in crisis mode and is undermining Scottish business recovery and growth, according to the latest findings from a leading Scottish business survey by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce.
02/07/2022

MSPs Back Making Emergency Covid Powers Permanent

MSPs have voted to make some emergency Covid-19 powers permanent, including the ability to impose lockdowns and close schools.
02/07/2022

Scottish Film Industry Projected To Grow To £1 Billion By 2030

Screen Scotland has published a study showing the value of Scotland’s film and TV industries to the country’s employment and economic prosperity, projecting that the industry will grow to £1 billion by 2030.
02/07/2022

Scottish Government Announces £10m Investment In Net-Zero Energy

New funding to drive innovation within the hydrogen sector and accelerate its production and storage has been launched by the Scottish Government.
02/07/2022

Over 300,000 Tax Credit Customers Have One Month Left To Renew

A total of 323,700 customers are yet to renew their tax credits ahead of the deadline, with HMRC reminding them to do so by 31 July – or their payments will stop.
02/07/2022

John Swinney To Cover Kate Forbes’ Maternity Leave

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will take on responsibility for the Finance and Economy portfolio when Cabinet Secretary Kate Forbes starts her maternity leave next month. […]
02/07/2022

SCC Comment On Reported Temporary Cut To VAT

Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, comments on reported proposals to temporarily cut VAT.
02/07/2022

Free Playschemes For Inverclyde Children

Summer playschemes will be free for children in Inverclyde thanks to funding from the council to help ease the cost of living crisis for local families.
01/07/2022

Outdoor Cinema Sequel This Weekend

The sequel to a successful free outdoor cinema event in Greenock takes place this weekend.