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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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06/01/2022

COVID-19 Cancellation Fund For Creative Freelancers

The Scottish Government has committed £8 million for creative freelancers who have lost income following the cancellation of work that was due to take place in the period from the 27 November 2021 to the 31 March 2022 as a consequence of COVID-19.
06/01/2022

HMRC Gives Self Assessment Taxpayers More Time To Ease COVID-19 Pressures

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month – giving them extra time, if […]
06/01/2022

SCC Welcomes The Easing Of Restrictions On International Travellers

Dr. Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce comments on the Scottish Government’s changes to travel testing requirements for international arrivals into Scotland.
05/01/2022

Scottish Self-isolation Period Cut To Seven Days

People who test positive for Covid in Scotland will be allowed to exit self-isolation after seven days if they have no fever and record two negative […]
05/01/2022

Lateral Flow Tests In Shops And Community Venues

Thousands of Covid-19 lateral flow testing kits are now available from more than a dozen shops, supermarkets and other venues across Inverclyde.
05/01/2022

SCC Response To Scottish Government’s COVID-19 Update – 5th Jan 2022

Dr. Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce comments on the First Minister’s Covid-19 update on 5th January 2022.
01/01/2022

A New Year’s Day Message From New SCC President, Stephen Leckie

"Finding ourselves in the midst of another covid storm is not what any of us imagined for this New Year. Nor did I think the start of my Presidency would be marked by this."
31/12/2021

SCC Recognition In Queens New Years Honours List 2022

Dr Liz Cameron, Director & Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, has been honoured with a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen’s 2022 New Year Honours List for services to the promotion of Scotland and UK International Trade alongside former Scottish Chambers of Commerce President, Tim Allan.
31/12/2021

Artist Helps Graduate Brush Up On Design Skills Through Government Scheme

A successful artist has helped a recent graduate brush up on his design skills through a government jobs scheme with support from the Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce.
24/12/2021

Businesses Urged To Back Stirling’s UK City Of Culture Bid

Businesses across Scotland are being urged to show their support for Stirling’s bid for UK City of Culture 2025.
24/12/2021

Council Leader Backs National Funding Plea

The leader of Inverclyde Council has joined counterparts across the country in calling for more money from the Scottish Government for local authorities in next year’s budget.
24/12/2021

Funding: December And January Business Support Top Up

The December and January Top Up will provide a one-off payment to support businesses affected by the latest public health advice in December.
24/12/2021

Funding: COVID-19 Cancellation Fund For Creative Freelancers

The Scottish Government has committed £8m for creative freelancers who have lost income following the cancellation of work that was due to take place in the period 27 November 2021 - 31 March 2022 as a consequence of COVID-19.
23/12/2021

Covid In Scotland: Nightclubs To Close From 27th December

Nightclubs are to close from 27 December 2021 to tackle the transmission of Omicron which continues to spread rapidly.
23/12/2021

£1m Award To Help Grow Inverclyde Garden Hub

A successful Inverclyde horticultural organisation is set to grow after securing over £1 million to regenerate its base.
23/12/2021

Inverclyde Council Donates £20k To Afghanistan Crisis Appeal

A donation of £20,000 will be made by Inverclyde Council to support the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
23/12/2021

Obstacle Course Event Confirmed For Meliora Festival

An outdoor obstacle course has been confirmed as part of a £350,000 flagship festival to help boost Inverclyde’s events and leisure sector.
22/12/2021

Covid: £21 Million To Support Culture And Events

A £21 million support package to support cultural and events organisations and freelancers experiencing cancellations due to the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant has been announced.
21/12/2021

December And January Business Support Top Up – Hospitality – Information For Businesses

The December and January Business Support Top Up – Hospitality will provide financial support to businesses in the hospitality sector affected by the latest public health advice. 
21/12/2021

Covid: Firms Able To Claim Money Back To Cover Sick Pay

Small and medium-sized businesses will be able to claim money from the government to cover statutory sick pay that is paid to employees affected by Covid, […]
21/12/2021

Covid: New Scottish Restrictions From 26th December

Edinburgh's Hogmanay events have been cancelled and football matches will be effectively spectator-free as part of tough new Covid rules in Scotland.