Non-food sales fell by more than 71% year-on-year according to new figures published today as the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown engulfed Scotland’s shuttered high streets. Total sales in Scotland slumped by 40.3% compared with April 2019, according to the Scottish...
Read MoreAs football returned to Germany's Bundesliga at the weekend, famous Forfar bridie shop Saddler's is counting the cost of sporting events in Tayside being on hold. The long established Angus family baker said the impact of the coronavirus has been huge. ...
Read MoreBusinesses with supply chains which rely on Trade Credit Insurance and who are experiencing difficulties maintaining cover due to Coronavirus will get support from the government, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, John Glen has announced. Trade Credit Insurance provides cover...
Read MoreMontrose Port are finding reasons to stay upbeat despite the global uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic as they play their part in keeping the supply chain moving and community spirits lifted. The Port has seen a 33% increase of general...
Read MoreThe second phase of the Small Business Grant scheme – which extends grant support to all subsequent eligible properties - is now open for applications, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has told the Scottish Parliament. Ms Forbes also announced a review to...
Read MoreAn Arbroath based company which provides bespoke automation systems saw turnover increase by almost 17% as it ended 2019 with a record order book. AGR Automation designs and manufactures high performance bespoke automation solutions opertaing from it's headquarters in Elliot Industrial...
Read MoreMore than £11 million has so far been dished out to support in excess of 1,000 Angus businesses with lifeline Covid-19 cash. The money has been allocated by Angus Council to eligible firms through the Scottish Government’s business support fund. But the...
Read MoreForfar textile firm Don & Low has received multi-million pound Scottish Government support to buy a specialised machine for the production of material to be used in top grade respirators for the coronavirus fight. The Scottish Government, via Scottish Enterprise, has...
Read MorePeople who have been furloughed or made redundant are being encouraged to develop their skills with the help of a new online resource. Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has introduced the portal in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to connect people with...
Read MoreMillions of furloughed workers will be asked to work the fields this summer as part of a government plan to help the harvest. Environment Secretary George Eustice said the move was necessary as the usual team of largely migrant workers that...
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