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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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14/04/2022

Scottish Economy Faltering As Businesses Report High Concerns Over Inflation And Rising Costs

Increasing pressure is mounting on Scottish businesses as the cost-of-doing-business crisis hits the bottom line, according to the latest findings from a leading Scottish business survey from the Scottish Chambers of Commerce.
13/04/2022

Soaring Petrol Costs Drive UK Inflation To A 30-Year High

Prices are rising at their fastest rate for 30 years, driven by a sharp increase in petrol and diesel costs.
13/04/2022

Digital Growth Grant

A new UK government grant competition is launching to boost the growth of innovative tech start-ups and scale-ups in all corners of the country.
13/04/2022

CO2 Utilisation Challenge Fund Launched

A new fund to help develop emerging CO2 utilisation technology has been launched. 
13/04/2022

Scottish Islands Passport Launched

Scotland's islands are the focus of a new tourism initiative.
12/04/2022

IT’S A KNOCKOUT!!! With Ardgowan Hospice

Ardgowan Hospice is inviting you to join its next exciting event - It's a Knockout!!! on Saturday 28th May at Greenock Wanderers Rugby Club.
12/04/2022

Member News: Gourock Housing Development Site Acquired By Globe Homes

A prominent development site in upper Gourock has been purchased by Globe Homes to build 22 new homes for Inverclyde.
09/04/2022

Calorie Counts On Menus Being Considered For Scotland

Restaurants, cafes and takeaways in Scotland could be required to display how many calories are in the meals on their menus.
09/04/2022

Screen Scotland – Film Festival And Screening Programme Fund

The Film Festival and Screening Programme Fund supports organisations that produce film festivals and screening programmes that increase the reach, depth, and diversity of screen culture for audiences in Scotland.
09/04/2022

HMRC Names Avoidance Scheme Promoters For First Time

Tax avoidance schemes have been named for the first time by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) as users are warned they could face large tax bills.
09/04/2022

Scottish Government Names New Interim Director-General For The Economy

Louise Macdonald OBE has been appointed interim director-general (DG) for the economy, to lead the delivery of the new National Strategy for Economic Transformation.
09/04/2022

Dales Marine Services Announces Appointment Of Chief Naval Architect

Dales Marine Services Ltd has announced the appointment of David Gray as Chief Naval Architect, which will add to and broaden Dales Marine's services portfolio.
09/04/2022

The First Cut Is The Deepest For Home Fix Scotland

Although the current cold snap belies the season: spring is upon us. 
07/04/2022

Scotland’s College Drop-out Rate Rises During Pandemic

The number of college students in Scotland leaving their studies saw an increase during the pandemic.
07/04/2022

UK Energy Strategy Published

The strategy, which aims to boost UK energy independence and tackle rising prices, also includes plans to increase wind, hydrogen and solar production.
06/04/2022

Support For Vulnerable Applicants To The EU Settlement Scheme

The additional funding of £2.5 million will go to a network of 68 grant-funded organisations located throughout the UK which help people to apply to the […]
06/04/2022

International Business Mission To Japan By Inverness Chamber of Commerce

Inverness Chamber of Commerce is leading a virtual trade mission to Japan to support Scottish companies looking to explore the opportunities available when trading internationally.
06/04/2022

National Insurance Rise Comes Into Effect

The burden of tax falling on workers and employers has increased as a hotly-debated rise in National Insurance payments takes effect. Employees, businesses and the self-employed […]
05/04/2022

The Regional Food Fund

Projects that celebrate locally sourced and produced food and drink are being encouraged to apply for funding.
05/04/2022

Build Your New Career At Home Fix Scotland

Inverclyde’s leading repairs and maintenance organisation is seeking to recruit up to seven apprentices to join their new apprentice programme.
05/04/2022

Scottish Employability Services To Receive £113m Of Funding

Employability services to help those most at risk of long-term unemployment will receive up to £113 million of funding from the Scottish Government.