Here you will find archived news articles from across the Chamber network including Ayrshire Chamber, Scottish Chambers and British Chambers.
Beyond Level 0 Guidance
Face Covering FAQ's
Timetable for easing Coronavirus restrictions 23rd June 2021
Review of Physical Distancing - June 2021
Toolkit 'Helping your business to reopen safely’ April 21 - Scottish Government
Protect Scotland App Launched 10th September
Letter to UK Government from Chambers of Commerce Network
Programme for Scotland 2020-21 SCC Summary
Letter from Her Majesty The Queen
SCC Network Submission to Advisory Group on Economic Recovery
Scottish Government Routemap
You Asked, We Delivered - Chambers activity report
BCC President's letter to Boris Johnson
Coronavirus Support Finder Tool
CJRS Claims
Please find the Q&A on rates reliefs & grants here. https://www.mygov.scot/non-domestic-rates-coronavirus/
Furlough Claim Calculator for monthly payroll from FreeAgent
Scottish Government Coronavirus Support for Businesses in Scotland
Local Businesses Delivering Food - Updated
Back-to-Work Protective Equipment and Cleaning Services
Funds and Grants Available - Updated 26/10/2020
Best Practices for Securing Your Zoom Meetings
October 2020
UK Business Heroes - Message of Support from HRH Countess of Wessex
Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers
Further face covering rules announced
Non Domestics Rates Open Letter to MSP's
Scottish Government Increase Funding for Adopt an Apprentice programme
SCC Quarterly Economic Indicator Q3 2020 Full Report
SCC QEI Q3 Ayrshire Results
Border Operating Model 8th Oct
Business Opportunities with India - PDF
Scottish Government Phase 3 Route Map
Staying Covid Secure information from Quest
Job Support Scheme information from Quest
Business Week Event Videos
Closing message from our President
Business Week B2B Exhibitors
Exhibition Event Vidoes
September 2020
Kickstart Scheme
Charandeep Singh receives Points of Light Award
Coronavirus: Guidance for Better Mental Health - Rehab 4 Addiction
August 2020
Letter of Credit Service now available via Ayrshire Chamber
Phase 5 Coronavirus Tracker Survey Results
JULY 2020
Scottish Government 'We Are Scotland' - Stakeholders Toolkit
UK Internal Market White Paper
Updated Route Map as Scotland moves to Phase 3
UKGOV Summer Statement
Economic Stimulus Needed to Rejuvenate the Scottish Economy
SCC Quarterly Economic Indicator Survey - Q2 2020 Full Results
Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce - Quarterly Economic Indicator Summary Report - Q2 2020
JUNE 2020
Quest Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme FAQs v12
Stagecoach 'Busy Bus' App Feature
Barclays Back to Business Programme
Trade Credit Insurance backed by Government guarantee
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme FAQ's 1st June
Factsheet for SEISS and CJRS
MAY 2020
Returning staff to the workplace
SCC Coronavirus Business Recovery Survey Phase 4 Tracker Survey
Trading Standards and Environmental Health COVID-19 Business Guidance and Information
Government extends maximum loan size for large business through CLBILS
HSE eBulletin for Working Safely during Coronavirus Outbreak
Charities and Voluntary Organisations offering support
Auditel guide to help plan for a return to work
Bank of England Monetary Policy Report May 2020
Bank of England Interim Financial Stability Report May 2020
BCC Summary of Government Guidance for Businesses in England
Updated Food Standards Scotland Guidance on COVID-19 Prevention & Control Measures
Scottish Government Framework for Decision Making Update 05.05.20 PDF Version
HSE Guidance on Physical Distancing upon Return to Work
APRIL 2020
Public use of face coverings - gov.scot
Guidance on Genuine HMRC Contact & Recognising Phishing Emails
UK Government CoronaVirus Bounce Back Loan Scheme announced
The Prince’s Trust and NatWest Enterprise Relief Fund
Business Support Case Study request
COVID 19 - A Framework For Decision Making
Scottish Government State of the Economy Report
Scottish Government Lifeline Support for Business confirmed
CoronaVirus Future Fund - UK Government Future Fund Key Terms PDF
SCC comment on CJRS extension
COVID-19 Travel and Public Transport Advice PDF
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended to end of June
Furlough scheme cut-off date extended to 19 March
Funding sources to support businesses in Scotland facing coronavirus
Reach PLC Customer Loyalty Package
Two-thirds of respondents awaiting funds from furlough scheme as payday approaches
Coronavirus Impact Tracker Report
Government Contact form for Businesses to Support the fight against COVID-19
Wellbeing Fund open for bids - Scottish Government
Additional Support for Business Announced by Scottish Government
Letter From Secretary Of State For Business, Energy And Industry
Chancellor Announces Aid for Charities
The Drinks Trust COVID 19 Relief Fund
COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Information
South Ayrshire Council - Community Support Groups
MacMillian Cancer Support - COVID-19 Support and Advice
ChamberHR can help
Chancellors further support for Businesses 3rd April
PACE COVID-19 Redundancy help in Scotland - Scottish Government
Delay to Private sector IR35 Reform
MARCH 2020
South Ayrshire Council COVID-19 Business Support Grant FAQ
Business Gateway Local Support Page
Diageo announces package of support for British drinks industry
Address on the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Scotland - Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop
ABI Guidance On Unoccupied Properties
Scottish Government - Additional Guidance From Scottish Government On Business Closures
ConsumerAdvice.Scot - CoronaVirus Advice for Consumers
ITV News - What should you do if you think you have Coronavirus
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) FAQs for SMEs
WEBINAR - Green Cross Training Mental Health and Working from Home Webinar
CIPHE - Advice for tradespeople from the Plumbing and Heating Industry
SCC comment on covid-19 announcements made by the Scottish Government 18.03.20
SCC comment on new covid-19 package of support announced by the UK Government
SCC additional comment on £320 million Covid-19 package of support
SCC welcomes £320 package of support for businesses in Scotland
Immediate action in response to COVID-19
SCC calls for UK Budget to restore confidence and unlock investment across the UK
FEBRUARY 2020
SCC Comment on the draft Scottish Budget for 2020-21
SCC sets out key business expectations for the Scottish Budget
Scottish Chambers of Commerce reacts to mixed results of Holyrood rates vote
SCC responds to the Prime Minister’s speech on a future trade deal with the EU
JANUARY 2020
BCC Brexit Briefing
BCC Comment on the UK's official departure from the EU
SCC Comment on release of Migration Advisory Committee Report
SCC Quartery Economic Indicator Q4 View Ayrshire Report
SCC responds to the Chancellor’s comment on post-Brexit regulation
SCC Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill Open Letter
SCC New Year Message from Dr Liz Cameron OBE
DECEMBER 2019
BCC Comments on Queens Speech
BCC Open Letter to Rt Hon Boris Johnson
Weak GDP Growth Forecast for 2020 as Business Investment Falls
The Replacement of European Structural Funds In Scotland Post EU-Exit Consultation
Election 2019 - Scottish Parties
Election 2019 - UK Parties
Employers Advice for Xmas Parties
NOVEMBER 2019
UK road and rail networks not meeting business needs
Barclays toasts to Isle of Arran Distillers
SCC Supports Deal to make Whisky in China
The Coig Newsletter
SCC Quarterly Economic Indicator Survey Q3 View Ayrshire Report Here
OCTOBER 2019
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2019 View Report Here
BCC comments on No-Deal Readiness
SEPTEMBER 2019
SCC Comment on Programme for Government 2019-2020
Document Data Group merge with Ivory Solutions
Scotland’s Tree Festival returns to Ayrshire & Arran
The west goes wild for coasts and waters
In good company - Ayrshire & Arran tourism businesses shortlisted for Scottish Thistle Awards
JULY 2019
New Hebridean Whale Trail launches on Scotland's west coast Hebridean Whale Trail Map
Russo-British Chamber of Commerce are taking a trade mission to the Russian city of Yekaterinburg on 30th September - click for details
Workforce Survey
JUNE 2019
VisitScotland Competition
Barclays Launches First Scotland Pilot to Supercharge Economies in Local Towns
Quest - Chamber HR
Moneycorp FX
MAY 2019
SCC Comment on Scottish Government’s U-Turn on Air Departure Tax
AA Roadside Assistance
Exchange Rate Risk Management
Opening of New Capability at Merck’s Irvine site
SCC Comment on Prime Minster