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31 July 2020
Further support for hotels and self-catering accommodation in ScotlandThis week the Scottish Government announced further funding for the hospitality & tourism sector with a £14 million hotel recovery programme to support businesses until the start of next summer.
31 July 2020
New law to ensure furloughed employees receive full redundancyThe Government brought in a new law this week to ensure furloughed employees receive statutory redundancy pay based on their normal wages, rather than a reduced furlough rate.
02 June 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – changes coming into forceThe Government has published detailed guidance on the upcoming changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme. Some important changes are coming into force over the next couple of months, so if you are an employer making use of this scheme, it’s important you understand the upcoming changes and your obligations.
30 April 2020
Coronavirus - Scottish Government launches Hardship Funds for Scottish SMEsAs of 30 April 2020, the Scottish Government has opened applications for Scottish SMEs who are in a vulnerable financial position as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, to receive a further lifeline.The bespoke, needs-based funding in the form of three new grants, will be administered by Scottish Enterprise and awarded to the newly self-employed suffering hardship and SMEs in distress. Our advisers have reviewed the criteria relating to the three funds and summarised the key points in this blog.
13 April 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Portal launch date and update on holidaysHMRC has confirmed that the claims portal for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be launched on Monday 20 April. HMRC is working hard to make this portal self-service due to the anticipated demand there will be.
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