SCC Comment on December Inflation Figures

The latest inflation figures show CPI has fallen to 3.0% in December, from 3.1% in November. Downward contributions from transport prices such as air fares, and recreational products such as video games, were some of the factors which led to an overall fall in the rate.

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Scottish business confidence steady but among lowest in UK 

Scottish businesses have reported the second lowest confidence rates in the country amid market uncertainty and concern over weak domestic demand, according to the latest Business in Britain report from Bank of Scotland.

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Call for evidence to identify UK interest in existing EU trade remedy measures

DIT is preparing a UK trade remedies framework in readiness for the UK leaving the EU.

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New Year Message from Tim Allan, President of Scottish Chambers of Commerce

With no elections and no referendums in the diary, The Scottish Chambers of Commerce sees 2018 as a year to focus on growing Scotland’s economy.

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce comment on Labour Market Figures

The latest labour market figures have held to the trend of a strong employment rate, while continuing to illustrate a job market characterised by wages that are failing to keep pace with inflation.

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Export boost for businesses; Scheme will help increase oversees trading

More Scottish businesses will have the opportunity and support to trade abroad, thanks to a new initiative.

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SCC Comment on October Inflation Figures

The latest UK inflation figures for October show that consumer price inflation has held at its highest level since April 2012, with the CPI rate holding at 3.0%.

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Positive SCC Survey Data Underlines Need To Grow Talent

The latest results from The Scottish Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Indicator survey show optimism amongst most Scottish businesses continuing to improve during the 3nd quarter of 2017, reaching levels higher than a year ago in construction, financial and business services, manufacturing, and tourism.

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce comment on Labour Market Figures

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce welcomes the release of the latest labour market figures, which show that the UK unemployment rate has continued to hold at the lowest level observed since 1975.

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Political Leaders Pledge to Heed Chambers Priorities for Business Growth

Leaders from Scotland’s main opposing political parties came together on Thursday (21st September) in a pledge to work together with the Scottish Chambers of Commerce to heed the concerns of business and prioritise economic growth.

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