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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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02/04/2022

Outlook For Scottish Economic Growth In 2022 Worsens

Scotland’s growth forecast for 2022 has been revised down due to the impacts of cost increases on consumers and businesses – issues that are being exacerbated by uncertainties caused by the war in Ukraine.
02/04/2022

Scotrail Goes Back Into Public Ownership

ScotRail is back in public ownership for the first time in 25 years.
31/03/2022

Cyber Resilience Advice And Guidance For Scottish Organisations

Use the CyberScotland website to find information and support on a range of cyber security and resilience issues.
31/03/2022

Get Funded Training For New Or Existing Staff Through Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships can secure the skills your business needs for the future.
31/03/2022

End Of Scottish Face Mask Rules Delayed Until Easter

Scotland's mandatory face-covering rules will now remain in force until 18 April, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
29/03/2022

Producers To Pay For The Environmental Costs Of Packaging

Major reforms to tackle excess packaging and boost recycling rates have been published.
29/03/2022

Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund – Development Funding

This Scottish Government fund provides development support for small and medium-sized social housing providers.
28/03/2022

MM Search Announces Major Expansion

Scotland’s fastest-growing executive search firm, MM Search has launched an IT Tech Exec Search division, following an increased demand for senior roles in this sector.
28/03/2022

Less Than One Week To Go For MTD

Businesses have less than a week to prepare for Making Tax Digital for VAT becoming mandatory for VAT-registered businesses on 1 April.
27/03/2022

Green Freeports Prospectus Published

A guide has been published for bidders who want to establish a Green Freeport in Scotland. The joint prospectus, published in partnership by the Scottish and […]
27/03/2022

UK Government Plans 10 Times Increase In EV Chargers By 2030

The number of electric vehicle charging points will reach 300,000 by 2030 under UK government plans.
27/03/2022

Scottish Thistle Awards – 2022 – 2023 Nominations And Entries Now Open!

The prestigious Scottish Thistle Awards recognise and honour the very best individuals, businesses, partnerships and events in the tourism industry for their innovation, excellence and success.
27/03/2022

Retail Strategy Published

Improving staff skills and working conditions are key parts of a newly published strategy to support retailers.
27/03/2022

Omicron Business Support Fund – Tourism Recovery Fund Opens

This fund is now open. This fund supports businesses that were not eligible to receive previous COVID-19 recovery funding through the 6 original tourism funds available in 2021.
23/03/2022

Chancellor Delivers Spring Statement

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled the contents of his Spring Statement in the House of Commons.
22/03/2022

Events Industry Support Fund 3 – Event Recovery

The Events Industry Support Fund 3 is for businesses in the events industry that have not previously received event-related COVID-19 business support funding.
22/03/2022

Scheme Opens For Displaced Ukrainians

Scotland’s offer to provide refuge and sanctuary to displaced Ukrainians, as part of the UK Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme, is now open.
21/03/2022

Share An Hour – Become A Mentor With MCR Pathways

Award-winning mentoring charity MCR Pathways believes that a young person's future should be determined by their talents and never their circumstances.
21/03/2022

The Art of Enterprise – Mentorship Programme

A new enterprise mentorship is set to begin in Inverclyde this April thanks to a new partnership with West College Scotland and Inverclyde Council.
21/03/2022

Wall Made From Living Lichen As Cardwell Brings Nature Indoors

Bosses at Cardwell Garden Centre have covered a large wall of their Patio Café in green lichen as part of a six-figure makeover.
18/03/2022

Self-Isolation Support Grant – Impact Of The End Of Routine PCR Testing

From 1 May 2022 routine population-wide COVID-19 testing will come to an end. However, anyone with respiratory symptoms will be advised to stay at home until they feel better to reduce the risk of disease transmission in workplaces and more generally.