The Larder’s food poverty project, Catalyst Kitchen, has been shortlisted for the Third Sector Awards in the Covid-19: Best Service Delivery Innovation category. They are the only Scottish [...]
Food insecurity refers to the fact of not having access to sufficient food, or food of an adequate quality, to meet one’s basic needs. Food insecurity shouldn’t be commonplace in a country [...]
Application of exemption for critical staff. Changes are being made to self-isolation rules for close contacts of COVID cases to allow essential staff in critical roles to return to work to [...]
West Lothian business leader and Chamber member, Emma Davies of Joint Force Alba has been nominated for a prestigious business award. Emma is a finalist in the Advocate of the Year Award in the [...]
For the first time in over a year, businesses in Scotland can see the first shoots of recovery as COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift, according to a leading quarterly survey led by the Scottish [...]
St John’s Children’s Fund is now established to help babies, children and young people cared for by St John’s Hospital and community healthcare settings across West Lothian. Held by Edinburgh [...]
Following the First Minister’s statement to the Scottish Parliament this afternoon updating on the future of Covid-19 restrictions, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of [...]
Thanks to financial support from The National Lottery Community Fund, The Larder are due to open their Realising Potential, Stage 1 Employability Programme ‘Power to Grow’ on 19th July 2021. [...]
Beauty Therapy students at West Lothian College gave back to their community through their coursework recently. Students studying Level 5 Beauty Therapy organised a litter pick at Howden Park to [...]
The Larder’s food poverty project, Catalyst Kitchen, has reached 100,000 meals. The project, designed in response to Covid-19 restrictions, expected to support 300 people in one year, has now [...]
Students at West Lothian College have created an outdoor wellbeing space on the campus by repurposing a former smoking area. The college went smoke and vape free last summer, leaving a shelter [...]
Morton Fraser, one of the largest independent law firms in Scotland, has been named one of the Top 10 Best Law Firm’s to Work For in the Best Companies to Work For 2021 lists. The firm, [...]
Responding to the expected delay in Scotland’s Roadmap, as suggested today by the First Minister, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The statement [...]
West Lothian College is proud to be supporting Carers Week by raising awareness of caring and the challenges that unpaid carers face. Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign to bring caring [...]
The Larder has today accredited as a Living Wage Employer. Our Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at THE LARDER receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.50 in the UK or £10.85 in London. [...]
West Lothian Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive. Local businessman Charles Wardman, co-founder and CEO of Wardman UK, a leading West Lothian-based IT and [...]
Schroders Personal Wealth (SPW) has appointed Marcelo Rodrigues to lead its Business Development proposition across Scotland and Northern Ireland. Marcelo will be responsible for leading brand [...]
West Lothian College and the Scottish Business Network are hosting a virtual event to help you get a head start in the career you want. The event, titles ‘Careers and how to grab one!’ has [...]
The Quarterly Economic Indicator Survey provides an opportunity for chamber members to highlight the challenges facing businesses in Scotland to policymakers in Holyrood and Westminster. It has [...]
New research from Schroders Personal Wealth (SPW) has shown the difficulties many families have when it comes to talking about their future finances, with some 43% admitting they never discuss [...]
Over the past decade the way in which a business gets their message across to their audience has evolved with digital platforms and tools becoming a major player. Social media platforms such as [...]
The Chamber Network is hosting the Party Leaders of the main Scottish parties to talk about the big issues facing our economy and the business community. How will the next Scottish Government [...]
We have an exciting part-time opportunity for a Chief Executive to join the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce’s team to actively promote the Chamber as an advocate for business in West Lothian and [...]
SCOTTISH BUSINESSES CONTINUE TO COUNT COSTS OF PANDEMIC Businesses in Scotland are at a crossroads as they take stock of the damage caused by the pandemic and face significant hurdles on the way [...]
The Man Cave has been created as a safe space for men to talk about mental health at West Lothian College. By creating safe spaces through weekly in-person and online sessions, The Man Cave [...]
West Lothian College has received the Going Further for Student Carer Recognition Award from the Carers Trust Scotland. The Going Further for Student Carers: Recognition Award was launched in [...]
Above Image- Dalmahoy’s Rachel King gets set to welcome keyworkers for VIP treatment at the hotel A leading hotel and golf resort on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, [...]
West Lothian Chamber of Commerce is calling for the relationship between businesses and politicians to be reset in a policy document issued ahead of the Holyrood election. West Lothian Chamber of [...]
Youngster bidding to raise £3000 by cycling on the Trans-Pennine Trail every day for up to 3 months A four-year-old girl from Barnsley has embarked on climbing her very own ‘Everest’ – a daily [...]
Fife Chamber has connected with Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce to bring you Customs Declaration Training. This training course is completed in one day and will help you to navigate the [...]
With national restrictions still in place, many businesses continue to face a fight for survival. Reason for optimism is, however, on the horizon. Perhaps largely down to continued rollout of the [...]
New energy efficiency training funding has been made available for people resident in Scotland who have lost their jobs or are at risk of redundancy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The [...]
Speaking earlier in the Scottish Parliament, the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP outlined the latest update on lockdown restrictions as well as key milestone dates moving forward for the [...]
Commenting on the UK Budget delivered today by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Director & Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “This budget was always going [...]
Responding to the statement by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP which outlined a roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions in Scotland, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish [...]
Self Assessment taxpayers have less than one week to submit their late tax returns to prevent a £100 penalty, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has urged. While 10.7 million taxpayers filed their [...]
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club appoints new general manager – who will oversee property’s reopening. February 2021. Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club has appointed one of Scotland’s [...]
If you move goods between the UK and countries in the EU, you need to follow new customs and tax rules. Your business will be affected by the new rules if you: buy goods from an EU seller and [...]
£60 million for newly self-employed, close contact businesses and driving instructors The Scottish Government have announced two new business support funds that will be open for applications from [...]
Edinburgh, West Lothian, Midlothian and East Lothian, Scottish Borders and Fife Chambers of Commerce have called for more clarity on the timeline for ending restrictions ahead of the First [...]
Date And Time Tue, 2 March 2021 ,11:00 – 12:00 GMT Developing the Young Workforce are working in partnership with Skills Development Scotland to host a national online event for employers [...]
Businesses in West Lothian are on course to save more than £3.7m on their energy bills with the support of a Scottish Government-funded programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have [...]
A further £17.5 million of emergency coronavirus (COVID-19) funding has been allocated to support creative freelancers and the events sector. Of that, £8.5 million will go towards the events [...]
The UK Government have announced a £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund to support small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) adjust to new customs, rules of origin, and VAT rules when trading with [...]
We are here for you! In line with current government guidelines, the Mercure Livingston, is open for work-related travel and some government approved exceptions to support the stay at home [...]
Following the announcement of the extension of current lockdown measures in Scotland to at least the end of February, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: [...]
Care-experienced young people will be at the heart of a £4 million fund to help improve the lives of those in or on the edges of care. The Promise Partnership Fund will help organisations to [...]
The Royal Bank of Scotland has today announced an additional £100 million in funding to help support Scottish female entrepreneurs recover from the coronavirus. The funds, which build on the [...]
Following the announcement of the Scottish Budget by Cabinet Secretary for Finance Kate Forbes, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The position of [...]
The Cabinet Secretary for Finance Kate Forbes MSP has presented the Scottish Budget 2021-22 to the Scottish Parliament. New measures include a new Green Workforce Academy to help people secure [...]
For the better part of 2020 we have been planning our first Virtual Trade Mission to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in association with the Honorary Consul of Mongolia for Scotland and last week, 19th to [...]
Key highlights: Pre-Brexit manufacturing sales: A rise in demand from export markets ahead of end of year changes to trading rules boosted sales for manufacturers although domestic sales remained [...]
Responding to the latest changes to lockdown restrictions on Scottish businesses, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s announcement will be [...]
Commenting on the additional business support announced by the Chancellor, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Given the new lockdown measures are as [...]
Responding to the latest measures to tackle Coronavirus in Scotland, outlined by the First Minister today, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: [...]
On the First Minister’s speech today outlining the outcomes of the sixth review of the Covid-19 Strategic Framework, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: [...]
Responding to the Scottish budget update announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance Kate Forbes MSP today, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: [...]
The pursuit of advanced technology is a truly wonderful endeavour. Every day my team and I have the privilege of working in and contributing to an industry that breaks new ground daily, [...]
Managed services provider, Workflo Solutions has stepped up its recruitment activity during the coronavirus pandemic, hiring eleven new employees as the company continues on its trajectory to [...]
Are you looking to upskill your staff? Our small grants of between £500 and £5,000 will help future proof your workforce by ensuring your staff have the tools, skills and confidence to work [...]
To help spread some Christmas Cheer, we’d like to invite you to enjoy a virtual ’12 Days of Christmas’ Arts Festival funded by the Witherbys Trust. The Arts Festival will [...]
Customs Declarations are enormously important and a necessity for all businesses that import and export goods. This is particularly relevant as the UK leaves the EU, as goods will be subject to [...]
The UK economy will be among the hardest hit by the pandemic, a leading international agency has suggested. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) predicts that by the [...]
David Sibbald of Bathgate, West Lothian was delighted to be recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list at the beginning of October. The generous local businessman who founded Sibbald [...]
Responding to the publication of the 2020 UK Government Spending Review, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “Despite unprecedented falls in GDP and rises in debt [...]
The First Minister has announced the results of the latest review of COVID-19 protection levels in Scotland. The majority of local authorities will remain at their current level. Two local [...]
On the First Minister’s speech today outlining the outcomes of the second review of the Covid-19 Strategic Framework, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: [...]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce has today written to the Scottish Government outlining Key Asks to support the travel industry. In a letter addressed to the Minister for Business, Fair Work & [...]
Business people in the Edinburgh area can now book a hotel bedroom to use as their replacement home office, in a novel new offering from one of Scotland’s leading conference and events hotels, [...]
On the First Minister’s speech today outlining the outcomes of the first review of the Covid-19 Strategic Framework, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: [...]
Commenting on the ONS labour market statistics for the three months up to September 2020, published today, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “As we see [...]
The Quarterly Economic Indicator Survey provides an opportunity for members of the Scottish Chamber Network to highlight the issues facing businesses in Scotland to policymakers in Holyrood and [...]
First organisations sign up. The first organisations to back the £60 million Young Person’s Guarantee have been announced by Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop. In a collective effort to help young [...]
Commenting on remarks made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak today on the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to March 2021, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the [...]
Commenting on remarks made by the First Minister today on the prospect of further economic restrictions, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The [...]
David Sibbald of Bathgate, West Lothian was delighted to be recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list at the beginning of October. The generous local businessman who founded Sibbald [...]
On specific new funding for night club and soft play businesses from the Scottish Government, as well as the announcement that guidance on how soft play businesses will be able to reopen is to be [...]
As the seasons are changing, there has been a change at West Lothian Chamber of Commerce. Charlene Wallace has tendered her resignation from the role of Chief Executive with West Lothian Chamber [...]
On the publication of the strategic framework for Scotland on Covid-19 from the Scottish Government, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “We cannot [...]
On the announcement by the UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak of changes to the UK Government’s business support package to support businesses affected by health restrictions, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief [...]
These new and temporary business support funds will be administered by Local Authorities, providing one-off grants to businesses directly impacted by the restrictions implemented on 9 October [...]
A new £1 million ‘Scotland Loves Local’ fund will provide grants of between £500 and £5,000 to hundreds of projects to promote town centre and online businesses. The funding aims to support small [...]
West Lothian Chamber of Commerce are delighted at the launch of their new Trace & Protect App #ProtectWestLothian specifically designed for the Chamber network, to support West Lothian [...]
Following the statement by the First Minister earlier today to Parliament where she outlined details on how and when businesses can access support from the new COVID-19 Restrictions Fund, Dr Liz [...]
Responding to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement that the Job Support Scheme will be expanded to support businesses affected by local or national COVID-19 restrictions, Dr Liz Cameron, [...]
Responding to further details of the £40 million business support funding outlined today by the Scottish Government, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: [...]
The Scottish economy showed only weak signs of recovery where a return to trading was allowed as COVID-19 restrictions eased over the summer, according to the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) [...]
Following the announcement by the First Minister of new measures restricting hospitality sector businesses to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Scotland, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the [...]
Self Assessment customers can apply online for additional support to help spread the cost of their tax bill into monthly payments from today (1 October), without the need to call HM Revenue and [...]
Following a meeting of Scottish Chambers of Commerce’s Business Advisory Group, where business experts reviewed the State of the Scottish Economy, Tim Allan, President of SCC, said: “Talk of a [...]
Responding to the latest update of the route map for Scotland through and out of lockdown restrictions, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The guidance [...]
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak today outlined additional UK government measures to support businesses and workers impacted by coronavirus across the UK. It includes plans for a jobs support scheme to [...]
Following the announcement today by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP of a new wage support scheme and a package of business lending extension and tax forbearance, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of [...]
It has been business as usual for the team here at the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce and our colleagues from Developing Young Workforce Regional Group. The shift to working remotely and [...]
Scottish Chambers of Commerce call for: Urgent delivery of targeted support to businesses and hardest-hit sectors. Clear timetable and routemap of additional restrictions including review [...]
We’re launching our activities much earlier this year as we look to celebrate the transport and logistics industry, the vital role it plays in our everyday lives, and more recently the influence [...]
Responding to the latest update of the route map for Scotland through and out of lockdown restrictions, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “It is [...]
Steady recovery reported since lockdown restrictions eased Four new contracts totaling £1.27m have been awarded to Ashwood Scotland since the construction industry was permitted to start [...]
New £2bn Kickstart scheme will create thousands of new jobs for young people Youngsters on Universal Credit aged between 16-24 will be offered six month work placements – with wages paid by the [...]
Responding to the publication of the Scottish Government’s 2020-2021 Programme for Government, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The onus is on all of us [...]
On Tuesday 4th August – exam results day in Scotland- the #NoWrongPath social media campaign ran for its fourth consecutive year. This year over 15,000 posts featured the hashtag #NoWrongPath; [...]
After 3 months of government-imposed lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, Ashwood Scotland has returned to work stronger than ever. According to managing director Archie Meikle, he [...]
Responding to the announcement made by the Scottish Government today (19th August) that the local lockdown in Aberdeen will be extended by another week, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the [...]
Run annually by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the Scottish Charity Awards celebrate the best of Scotland’s voluntary sector. This year’s shortlist includes 45 [...]
Commenting on the latest review of the US’ tariffs list on EU & UK goods, Charlene Wallace, Chief Executive, West Lothian Chamber of Commerce said: “The decision by United States Trade [...]
As schools return in Scotland, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working parents they could save up to £2,000 per child per year to pay towards after-school clubs and other childcare [...]
Commenting on Labour Market Statistics for August 2020 published today (11th August) by the ONS, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “These figures continue [...]
Morton Fraser, one of the largest independent law firms in Scotland, has become only the sixth business out of more than 350,000 headquartered in Scotland to join the influential 30% Club. The [...]
Following the success of previous years, DYW are launching our fourth #NoWrongPath campaign which seeks to inspire and reassure young people that even in these most difficult times there are [...]
Commenting on the announcement that Scotland will continue in Phase 3 of the Scottish Government’s Routemap with further indicative re-opening dates (30th July), Dr Liz Cameron, Chief [...]
Responding to the announcement today (29th July) by Cabinet Secretary Kate Forbes MSP of two new funding packages to support the tourism & hospitality sector in Scotland, Dr Liz Cameron, [...]
We’d love to work with you in these challenging times. We know the last few months have been difficult for a lot of people in our society and we believe we can make a difference even though the [...]
A leading hotel and golf resort on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, has announced that it will be reopening on Saturday, 1 August as Scotland travels into phase [...]
Responding to the £100 million package of further employment support, as outlined by Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop MSP today, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of [...]
Since March many businesses have had to look at how to limit the impact of lockdown, ensuring they can retain their staff, their customers and be able to get back to offering their services after [...]
The past few months have proven to be a turbulent time for most businesses and although the economy is now starting to open up again, challenges still remain. The Chamber acknowledges that there [...]
Commenting on Scotland moving to Phase 3 of the easing of lockdown restrictions as announced today by the First Minister (9th July), Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of [...]
Commenting on the Scottish Government announcing today (9th July) that the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax threshold will be increased to £250,000, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the [...]
The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) Quarterly Economic Indicator (QEI) survey for Q2 of 2020 confirms the economic pain that has been felt by Scottish businesses across sectors in all [...]
Livingston-headquartered firm named Best ICT Services Provider – Scotland by annual national business awards programme Tuesday 30th June 2020 – Livingston-based Workflo Solutions, [...]
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech today (30th June) in which he announced a ‘New Deal for Britain’, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The [...]
Today The Independent publishes its annual Happy List, which this year honours 50 remarkable heroes in a crisis who have helped others during the Covid-19 pandemic. These are some of Britain’s [...]
Her Majesty The Queen has offered her support to businesses as they reopen, and praised the contribution Chambers of Commerce across Scotland, the UK and around the world are making to help [...]
Responding to the First Minister’s statement in the Scottish Parliament today (18th June) on Scotland moving to Phase 2 of easing current lockdown measures as per the Scottish Government Roadmap, [...]
As a Chamber Network representing 12,000 businesses across Scotland, we believe that practical support must extend to every size of business, in every sector and geographical location in [...]
A £230 million Return to Work package has been unveiled to help stimulate Scotland’s economy following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The initiative covers construction, low carbon [...]
On the publication by the ONS of UK Labour Market statistics in the three months to April 2020, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “These [...]
Nicola Sturgeon has warned against any “reckless” move to ease lockdown in Scotland despite a growing “economic crisis” and rising unemployment. Ms Sturgeon said easing [...]
Sky Technology, in partnership with DYW West Lothian, dressCode and Digital Xtra Fund, have created a suite of online tutorials to help primary school pupils achieve a basic knowledge of coding [...]
New campaign and measures to help passengers return to travel. A new campaign and range of measures to help passengers and staff prepare for the return of travel has been announced by Edinburgh [...]
Commenting on UK GDP statistics for April 2020, published today (12 June) by the ONS and funding announcements from the Scottish Government, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish [...]
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce has joined forces with over 20 UK organisations including Tourism Alliance, UK Hospitality and Universities UK calling for the UK Government to set out as soon [...]
On the announcement made today by the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Fergus Ewing MSP, that from 15 July, Scottish tourism businesses may be able to resume operations, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief [...]
Kinly – a leading global specialist in video collaboration services, headquartered in Amsterdam – today announces the acquisition of AVMI – a leading global AV-integrator and managed services [...]
As part of the Adecco Group, Office Angels is committed to supporting all colleagues, clients and candidates and are proud to be part of leading our industry’s response to the COVID-19 crisis and [...]
Above Image: Some of the Lucerne team (Photo taken before self isolation) Thinking ahead Lucerne employed 15 more staff on a temp basis in January and early February to increase their support [...]
In a statement to the Scottish Parliament earlier today, the Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Fiona Hyslop MSP outlined further measures that the Scottish Government are taking to support more [...]
Responding to new manufacturing & retail sector guidance shared today by Cabinet Secretary Fiona Hyslop MSP, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “We [...]
Like all of you, West Lothian Chamber of Commerce are monitoring the news closely and we know that whatever this pandemic has thrown at our fantastic business community the response has been [...]
Responding to the publication of the Scottish Government’s roadmap for Scotland through and out of the Covid-19 crisis, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: [...]
One of the global leaders in revolutionising the ‘workplace of the future’ has forged a strategic partnership with rapidly-expanding West Lothian-headquartered Workflo Solutions, the outsourced [...]
Scottish companies seek guidance as government support schemes take effect • 87% of firms said lost income is their highest concern if the economy does not begin to open back up over the next two [...]
Commenting on the extension of the CLBILS scheme, including extending the lending limit to £200m, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “This is welcome news. [...]
The MBA courses include Delivering Successful Projects, Leadership, Theory and Practice, Financial Decision Making, People, Work and Organisations and Strategic Marketing To help our partners [...]
Please see below list of upcoming Scottish Enterprise international events. All events can be booked via www.scottish-enterprise.com/events or by calling 0845 607 8787 or email: [...]
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce has welcomed the UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement today to extend the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme to protect jobs and livelihoods. Dr Liz [...]
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce has welcomed the publication on guidance for employers in England on how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic. SCC calls on the Scottish Government to [...]
Calling upon the UK Chancellor to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and reaffirm support for Scotland’s industries and sectors, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers [...]
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s address this evening (10th May) in which he set out a conditional plan for the next phase of the response to Covid-19, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of [...]
Leading accountants and business advisors French Duncan LLP have so far helped hundreds of firms navigate their way through the Coronavirus period. The firm has already submitted client claims [...]
Commenting on the news that the UK and the US are to open formal negotiations on a future free trade agreement, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “This [...]
– Livingston based Matugga Distillers is the latest Scottish spirits company to halt the production of its unique range of artisan rums in favour of creating hand sanitiser as the demand from [...]
>Cashflow: Almost half of companies (48%) say current cashflow levels will only cover them for a period of up to or less than 3 months >Barriers to support: Over three-fifths of firms (64%) [...]
A £100 million package of additional grant support for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) and newly self-employed people opens for applications later today. The three separate funds will be [...]
Commenting on the Scottish Government’s publication of “Covid-19: A Framework for Decision Making,” Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce [...]
Commenting on the Cabinet Secretary for the Economy Fiona Hyslop’s statement to the Scottish Parliament today (21st April) where Ms Hyslop announced further support measures for Scottish [...]
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is now open for applications, 10 days ahead of schedule. Employers can now go online to claim cash grants worth up to 80% of wages, capped at £2,500 a month [...]
LOCAL BUSINESSMAN’S ‘SEVEN DAYS OF LOCKDOWN CHEER’ BRINGS GIFT-WRAPPED SMILE TO SOME OF WEST LOTHIAN’S MOST VULNERABLE FAMILIES One of West Lothian’s most prominent entrepreneurs has stepped in [...]
Commenting on the UK Government unveiling financial support for start-ups affected by Covid-19, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The [...]
Commenting on the UK Chancellor’s announcement today, that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended by one month until the end of June, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the [...]
IT services and solutions firm ‘Call to Action’ – providing free services to process and deliver Technology donations across Scottish Public & Third Sector Capito Ltd (Capito), a [...]
A volunteer group of NHS doctors, medical students and allies has launched an urgent appeal for personal protective equipment (PPE) to be donated to Scottish hospitals, GP Hubs, Hospices and Care [...]
Commenting on the additional £220m funding for businesses announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Kate Forbes MSP, Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, [...]
We are delighted to announce that we have produced our first batch of sanitiser at our rum distillery. We have produced our liquid hand sanitiser in line with the official World Health [...]
Leading voices from police, fire and rescue and security sector host free dedicated webinar for Scottish business owners and keyholders – EMPTY workplaces across Scotland are being [...]
Scotland’s leading business organisations have issued a joint-statement in response to the private sector’s role in tackling the Covid-19 crisis. The statement reads as follows: “As thirteen of [...]
On the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement of further financial support for Scottish business affected by Covid-19, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: [...]
On Treasury plans to widen access to emergency bank lending, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The UK Government has moved quickly to guarantee [...]
An incredible flurry of creativity and inventiveness has seen a lot of businesses adapt to lockdown to deliver services remotely or to deliver different services altogether. [...]
Leading accountants and business advisors French Duncan have today offered free help to any front-line business (such as Pharmacies, Food Manufacturers or Doctor’s surgeries) who might be [...]
Commenting on the announcement from the UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, who today unveiled support measures for those self-employed in the UK, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers [...]
The events in the past few weeks are unprecedented, and with the situation changing hourly businesses need to have some certainty that support will be provided. We have put this note together to [...]
Commenting on the UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement today of employment and wage support for businesses, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “For the [...]
Dear Members You have probably heard the government’s call to manufacturers re the urgent need for ventilators. They currently have 7,500 and they expect to need 30,000. We are sending this out [...]
On the further package of support measures for businesses, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “We welcome the Scottish Government’s package of increased [...]
Commenting on the additional covid-19 support measures for businesses announced today by the UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: [...]
Dear Members & Stakeholders, Due to the ongoing and increased uncertainty that Coronavirus is causing, we wanted to give you an update on precautions we are taking here at the Chamber. In [...]
Please find below links to business support & advice during the Covid- 19 outbreak. Daily Update Scottish Chambers of Commerce Daily Covid-19 Update – Latest Edition – Click Here [...]
Charlene Wallace – Chief Executive – West Lothian Chamber of Commerce. The recent new measures to limit the impact of COVID-19 on the business community in Scotland announced by Finance Secretary [...]
Hi all, It is with deep regret that in line with the Government guidance re events and our responsibility as a company to staff, clients and the wider community we are going to have to postpone [...]
Commenting on the Scottish Government’s announcement of an initial package of support to help businesses being affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish [...]
New measures to limit the impact of COVID-19 on the business community in Scotland have been announced by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes. The following steps will be put in place to support [...]
As the planning for and impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to evolve on an almost hourly basis one thing is sure; it is already and will continue to impact businesses now and in the weeks [...]
Commenting on the UK Budget announced today by the Chancellor, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s budget brings some [...]
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce calls for key commitments from Government: Support businesses to transition to new trading arrangements post Brexit Reduce the cost of VAT on the installation of [...]
11th March 2020 West Lothian College are hosting a Sustainability Summit for all staff and students to develop their awareness and actions around sustainability. As a local business would you [...]
If you are like me and have failed miserably with your New Year resolutions then fear not. There is still time to take action ahead of the new tax year starting on 6 April. Here are some ideas [...]
Local charity and social enterprise The Larder West Lothian (The Larder) is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year by hosting a celebratory showcase event on Wednesday 27th May in partnership [...]
The top 3 most important things I’ve learnt after 30 years in business. In September 1990 I started work as a trainee solicitor. Almost 30 years later, I’ve been reflecting on my top 3 lessons. [...]
Workflo Solutions, the fast-expanding outsourced managed services company, has added to its team as it gears up for further expansion of its core services across the UK. It has appointed Cloud [...]
Commenting on the Court of Appeal’s judgement on the judicial review of the Airports National Policy Statement, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “We [...]
The Quarterly Economic Indicator Survey provides a collective opportunity for the Chamber Network to highlight the challenges and issues facing business communities in Scotland to political [...]
Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SDI are delighted to invite you to join a delegation of business on their multi-sector Trade Mission to Dubai from 18th to 22nd April [...]
Commenting on the proposals for a new UK immigration system post Brexit, announced by the UK Government today, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “Scottish [...]
Commenting on the draft Scottish Budget for 2020 – 21, published today by the Scottish Government, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: [...]
A leading hotel on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, has appointed two expert hospitality professionals to its senior management team. Described by the hotel [...]
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) Network has set out key areas the Scottish Government should address in its Budget to help stem the uncertainty of recent years, build renewed confidence, [...]
Whilst welcoming the Scottish Parliament’s decision to retain the Uniform Business Rate, the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has urged the Scottish Parliament to reconsider what it believes [...]
Commenting on the PM’s speech in London in which he outlined his view for a future trade deal with the EU, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: ‘’Government [...]
Long established Paisley-based Document and Records Management firm is the latest acquisition for Workflo Solutions, Scotland’s fast-growing outsourced document management and IT Support [...]
The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) Quarterly Economic Indicator (QEI) survey for Q4 of 2019 shows that businesses are in a period of stasis with global and domestic factors all [...]
Livingston, West Lothian – Thursday 9th January 2020; Workflo Solutions, the fast-growing outsourced managed services provider, has recruited the former Head of Infrastructure at the UK’s largest [...]
The Chamber has an exciting year ahead and we look forward to working with our members to continue to offer beneficial services to the business community. A new project for 2020 is the Young [...]
Morton Fraser, a growing Scottish independent law firm, has been reappointed to provide legal services to the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC). The contract is for an initial two-year period with [...]
What is the programme? Young Female Entrepreneurial Program YFEP” is a Strategic Partnership project aimed at developing an entrepreneurial mind-set and related skills in young women with a weak [...]
Entrepreneurship and innovation were celebrated at West Lothian’s premium business awards in the luxurious Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel, Uphall on Friday 29th November. These awards celebrate [...]
Morton Fraser, a growing Scottish independent law firm, has promoted commercial property expert Amar Wali to Partner within its Housebuilding and Commercial Real Estate team. Amar’s appointment [...]
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has hailed a plan to build a whisky distillery in Inner Mongolia worth more than £3 million to suppliers in Scotland. The deal follows a series of SCC-led [...]
West Lothian Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive . Charlene Wallace, the current chair of Edinburgh Trams, has held several senior board director level [...]
The Chamber are delighted to start work on a new Erasmus Project- Young Female Entrepreneurial Program. The program will look to offer young women the platform and support to start a business [...]
New office in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester will enable Scottish-based outsourced managed services provider Workflo Solutions to roll-out its operations across the UK Company expansion [...]
West Lothian Chamber of Commerce are delighted to welcome our new Chief Executive Charlene Wallace to the team. Charlene has over 20 years business development and operational experience [...]
Leading accountants and business advisors French Duncan LLP are expanding the services provided in their Edinburgh office following a £250,000 office refurbishment. This follows the recent 50% [...]
Scottish businesses with 50 employees or more view cloud computing as the biggest innovation opportunity for growth, with over three quarters (77%) viewing the technology as an opportunity for [...]
Scottish businesses with 50 employees or more view cloud computing as the biggest innovation opportunity for growth, with over three quarters (77%) viewing the technology as an opportunity for [...]
Scotland, in particularly West Lothian have so many strong businesses offering various services and products that the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce wanted to highlight and provide a platform [...]
Whether you work from home or use premises having reliable fast broadband is now a fundamental part of your business – big or small. Did you know, that thanks to the £460 million Digital [...]
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce has welcomed moves by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to make importing simpler and easier for companies in Scotland. HMRC has announced today automatically [...]
New office enables Workflo Solutions to expand into the north east of Scotland to offer on-the-ground support to its growing portfolio of managed service customers across city and county Workflo [...]
West Lothian business edges towards £3million turnover for the current financial year Workflo Solutions, the fast-growing managed serviced provider has announced today that it has signed an [...]
At West Lothian Chamber of Commerce our network is made up of a diverse range of businesses, all with different objectives, structures and responsibilities. We realise that so much more goes into [...]
A new year-round service to the Italian city of Verona will take off this December as easyJet expands its destination choice at Edinburgh Airport. The inaugural flight will depart Scotland’s [...]
Scotland’s law firms face a substantial disconnect with the SME community, with the majority of companies experiencing a lack of clarity over fees and even advice, according to a new study by [...]
West Lothian is a great hub for successful and progressive businesses and the Chamber feels it is only right that this is celebrated in a grand fashion with our black-tie Business Excellence [...]
A West Lothian-based on-site mixed concrete firm whose range of high-profile projects includes the panda and tiger enclosures at Edinburgh Zoo is aiming to open a second depot after securing a [...]
Edinburgh Airport has recorded the busiest ever month for a Scottish airport for the second time as a total of 1,508,586 passengers passed through in July 2019. The figures are up 0.4% on the [...]
World Expos have always celebrated the latest in innovation and technology. The Expo Live Innovation Impact Grant Programme aims to fund novel and innovative solutions that encapsulate the spirit [...]
On new ONS figures that show the unemployment rate in Scotland rose 0.4% in the three months to the end of June, Dr Liz Cameron, Director and Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, [...]
“It’s the feeling of just knowing it’s there, isn’t it? I like that I can access it at any time.” These two statements are something we hear often when discussing excess cash holdings with [...]
Scotland’s leading independent law firm has recorded like for like revenue growth for a 6th consecutive year after investing heavily in specialist legal talent. The firm has used the last twelve [...]
Join us at our breakfast seminars where our experts will cover some of the more complex accounting areas specific to legal partnerships that you may not be aware of, but really should be. We are [...]
Over the past two decades West Lothian Chamber member, Driver Hire Edinburgh West, has developed an excellent reputation in the local community, supplying quality staff – both temporary and [...]
Linda Scott has announced she will be stepping down from her role as Chief Executive of West Lothian Chamber of Commerce, but we are delighted she will continue to support the Chamber team on [...]
Mark Gibson will lead Livingston-headquartered IT services and solutions firm Capito Ltd (Capito), a leading provider of IT services and solutions, has appointed Mark Gibson as managing director. [...]
A new luggage pick-up service being trialled at Edinburgh Airport will allow passengers to check-in their bags the night before their flight. The month-long trial will be available free of charge [...]
Families heading off on their summer holidays will be greeted by a new Edinburgh Airport mascot as part of improvements to the service offered to families. Edi the Pilot will help guide parents [...]
Morton Fraser, a growing Scottish independent law firm, has appointed Alistair Anderson as Consultant to its Agricultural and Rural Property team. Anderson, a rural property law specialist, [...]
26th June 2019 Dr Liz Cameron OBE, CEO of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC), has been included in a prestigious list of people that enrich the relationship between the UK and India. Liz, [...]
11th June 2019 Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Director and Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: Once again employment in Scotland has reached another historic high and unemployment a [...]
Very well done to our finalists for presenting their heat pump designs at the Pump It Up School Challenge Final last night at Howden Park Centre, Livingston. All 11 West Lothian secondary [...]
A new Statutory Instrument will introduce the domestic reverse charge into UK legislation via VATA 1994 s55A to relevant supplies of construction services with effect from 1 October 2019. The [...]
It’s well-known that Disney protects its intellectual property (IP) robustly. There are various stories (some of them probably apocryphal) about small businesses receiving letters from [...]
One of the core values within the Chamber is to help facilitate business to business connections, offering the opportunity to create valuable links to support their business growth. The most [...]
