Policy Archives - ScotlandIS

Brexit Update: Key points for the digital sector

By HeatherPosted on 14th January 202127th January 2021Posted in Brexit, Policy, ScotlandIS News

ScotlandIS were pleased that the UK and EU were able to agree a new trade and cooperation agreement on December 30th, 2020. Since 2016, ScotlandIS have worked closely with the UK Government to ensure that the digital and tech sector

Research and Policy: 2020 draws to a close

By updatesPosted on 18th December 202027th January 2021Posted in Brexit, Policy, ScotlandIS News

This month will be my final blog post of 2020, and what a strange year it has been on the policy landscape across the UK. At ScotlandIS, we have endeavoured to keep our members’ interests at the forefront of our

Digital Ambition Strategy

By updatesPosted on 8th December 20208th December 2020Posted in Policy, ScotlandIS News

ScotlandIS will be responding to the Scottish Government’s call for evidence in relation to the Digital Ambition Strategy document. We would be grateful for your input to this consultation to help shape our response. The questions below are the key

Policy Steering Group – Under Secretary of State

By updatesPosted on 11th November 202027th January 2021Posted in Brexit, Member Only, Policy

On Monday 9 November, ScotlandIS and our Policy Steering Group met with Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Iain Stewart MP. Minister Stewart thanked ScotlandIS for inviting him to speak to the group and welcomed the opportunity to speak to the tech

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COVID19 update – Furlough scheme extended

By updatesPosted on 2nd November 20202nd November 2020Posted in COVID19, Policy, ScotlandIS News

As you may know, the Prime Minister has announced the extension of the furlough scheme until 2nd December in light of the decision to implement a further lockdown in England. Even though this lockdown is for England, furlough has been

Research and Policy: September and October Updates

By updatesPosted on 15th October 202015th October 2020Posted in Policy, ScotlandIS News

A few updates from myself and the wider team here at ScotlandIS on our latest Research and Policy activity in the last 6 weeks. In September, we listened to our members and responded on behalf of them with regards to

COVID19 Update – Furlough and Job Support Schemes

By updatesPosted on 24th September 202024th September 2020Posted in COVID19, Policy, ScotlandIS News

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak this morning announced the upcoming series of measures to protect businesses and jobs over the next 6 months. One of the key points of this announcement was the end of the Furlough Scheme, which will finish

Business Working Practises, Travel and COVID-19 Survey

By updatesPosted on 14th August 202014th August 2020Posted in COVID19, Member News, Policy

This survey will provide Transport Scotland with a snapshot of employers’ experience of working from home / flexible working, business travel and commuting before the COVID-19 pandemic, during the lockdown (March-June), and in the longer term as we recover from

UKTCG urges Government to prioritise grassroots expectations ahead of Digital Strategy

By JoannePosted on 6th August 202011th August 2020Posted in Policy, ScotlandIS News

As part of our role supporting the local tech community, we are a founding partner of a UK wide organisation, the Tech Cluster Group. This group has been lobbying government to provide the support we need to build back better

Digital success offers opportunity to launch a lifelong learning revolution

By updatesPosted on 27th July 202011th August 2020Posted in Policy, ScotlandIS News, Skills

Read an excerpt from a thought piece by ScotlandIS CEO, Jane Morrison-Ross, discussing a digital revolution in education, as an ever-evolving world increases the need for lifelong learning, in which technology can play a vital role. Covid-19 restrictions have brought