Energy Crisis - Information and Support

19 Jan 2023

Rising costs, declining confidence and prospects of recession weigh down hopes of business growth

The latest findings from a leading Scottish business survey by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) shows Scottish businesses and the eco…

18 Jan 2023

Inflation peaked but economy still on shaky ground

Commenting on the Office for National Statistics inflation figures for December 2022, BCC Head of Research, David Bharier, said:     “A seco…

13 Jan 2023

Skidmore Review: Government must prioritise pragmatic measures for businesses

Reacting to the publication of the Net Zero Review by Chris Skidmore MP, Alex Veitch Director of Policy & Public Affairs at the BCC said…

13 Jan 2023

GDP growth continues to head in wrong direction

Reacting to the ONS GDP figures for November, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said:      “Today's GDP figures for November provi…

09 Jan 2023

Energy Bills Discount Scheme

Find out about the Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS) for non-domestic customers. The Energy Bill Relief Scheme currently provides a d…

09 Jan 2023

New energy support package falls short for struggling UK businesses

Following today’s announcement from Government on a new energy support package for businesses, BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said:…