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Scottish Chambers of Commerce Welcome Fall in Inflation

Commenting on the news that CPI inflation has fallen back to 2.5% and RPI inflation to 2.9%, Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: 'Businesses welcome the fact that inflation has resumed its downward path. Falling inflation ought to assist in maximising consumer disposable income and improving consumer confidence and most projections indicate that we can expect a continued trend of falling inflation back towards the Bank of England's 2% CPI target over the next year. 'Despite this, there remain concerns about planned increases in utility costs and the effects these will have on overheads. In addition, the publication of September's RPI figures next month will give businesses an indication of how business rates bills will be affected next year. Lower inflation would reduce business costs and help boost consumer demand.'

19/09/12

The Chance to Win £40,000 for Green Businesses

The Shell Springboard programme awards the most commercially viable and innovative business ideas to reduce carbon emissions.

19/09/12

RBS Chief Economist's Weekly Brief Available - 3rd September

This week's Brief looks at how fuel has affected inflation in the US and Eurozone, and the effect the Olympics had on UK employment. The RBS Chief Economist's Weekly Brief is available online here.

18/09/12

Investment opportunities for recycling plastics unwrapped

Companies that can recycle plastics, including cling film and uPVC windows, are eligible for a new investment from the Scottish Government..

17/09/12

BlueSky Experiences Collaborates with Insights

Chamber members working together.

14/09/12

SCC Comment on Unemployment Figures

Commenting on the news that unemployment in Scotland rose by 4,000 in the three months to July, Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: 'Scottish businesses have had a tough year and it is disappointing that unemployment has risen again after five consecutive months of decline. It is also particularly concerning that this bucks a trend of an overall fall in unemployment at a UK level and that this has, as a result, pushed the Scottish rate of unemployment above the UK average. 'The best way to tackle unemployment is to support those who create wealth and jobs in our economy, namely private sector businesses, and to ensure that those entering the labour market are equipped with the skills that employers need to succeed. This means that Governments at a UK and Scottish level must work together to enable new opportunities for business and to focus on meeting current and future skills requirements. 'The fact that the number of those in employment continues to rise shows that, even in challenging times, businesses continue to create jobs. However with expectations of a flat economy for at least the remainder of this year, businesses will need more support if they are to take on more staff. 'Scottish Chambers of Commerce are working to support businesses across the country through the Business Mentoring Scotland programme and we are working to help develop new employment opportunities through the Graduate Employment Incentive scheme. We believe in the huge potential that exists in Scotland's businesses and its people and we will continue to work with the Scottish and UK Governments to foster success.'

13/09/12

Overgate Shopping Centre Wins Customer Service Award

Top honour for Dundee shopping arcade.

12/09/12

An Award and a New Member of Staff for Pixels Ink

Best Website award for Chamber member.

11/09/12

Latest Angus Funding News Bulletin available - September 2012

This month's Angus Funding News bulletin is now available. It covers latest news from the funders, funding opportunities, funding support, advice and useful information. View the newsletter (and previous editions) here.

10/09/12

Growing Your Business - Advice from Hit Reach

Arbroath-based web design company Hit Reach is expanding.

10/09/12

Dundee Schools Take to the Buses

Pupils from three primary schools in the west of Dundee have been learning about why it's good to walk, cycle and use the bus, as part of a programme of activity being led by Dundee Travel Active, in partnership with Stagecoach Strathtay.

10/09/12