This has been an unprecedented year, and the effects of the pandemic have undoubtedly hit small businesses hard. That’s why I’m pledging to buy over 50% of my Christmas shopping from local businesses this year, and I want to encourage you to do the same. Across the Highlands, over 90 per cent of registered businesses …
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SNP URGE UK GOV TO PREVENT ANOTHER FINANCIAL HIT FOR THE SELF EMPLOYED The SNP’s Shadow Business Secretary has called on the UK government to immediately announce an extension the suspension of the Minimum Income Floor (MIF) within Universal Credit beyond 13th November to prevent another financial blow for self-employed people during the coronavirus crisis …
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Following a new report, the SNP has renewed calls for the Treasury to protect thousands of jobs and businesses from going under by turning its Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) into grants or equity – as well as writing off repayments for struggling firms. It comes after the National Audit Office (NAO) highlighted in its report …
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Excluded from support: Chancellor urged to reinvest £215 million returned furlough payments The SNP’s Shadow Business Secretary has urged the Chancellor to reinvest the £215 million the Treasury has received through furlough money repayments into support for small businesses and those who have been excluded from support. In an answer to a Written Parliamentary Question …
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Looking back, we can see the hard work, over many years, that has gone into making tourism a Highland success story. All of that effort means that tourism now accounts for twenty percent of the Highland economy. We all have a vested interest in ensuring that the success continues – and grows – supporting jobs …
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Readers of Rough Guides will already know that Scotland was ranked as the second top country in the world to visit in 2017 and the most welcoming country. Such recognition isn’t just due to the sheer breath-taking beauty on our doorsteps but also the warm welcome visitors to the Highlands receive. As we know, tourism …
Drew Hendry has named TEFL Org UK as his pick for the constituency Responsible Business Champion of 2017. The recognition is part of an awards scheme operated by the All-Party Parliamentary Corporate Responsibility Group (APCRG ) at the UK Parliament. Only Members of Parliament can nominate companies as their Constituency Responsible Business Champions, which distinguishes …
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