NEW £185 MILLION SUPPORT PACKAGE LAUNCHED

Businesses across Scotland will benefit from a new £185 million package of targeted coronavirus (COVID-19) support.  The announcement follows discussions with business groups and sees a wide range of sectors benefiting, from taxi drivers and arts venues to travel agents and hospitality.

Furthermore, there will be additional one-off payments to hospitality businesses in January to help them deal with the traditional post-Christmas dip in demand. These will be of £2,000 or £3,000, depending on rateable value.

New Support Package for Food and Drink Wholesalers 

Wholesale food and drink businesses affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are to be supported through a new £5 million fund.

The fund will be targeted at food and drink wholesalers who sell to hospitality, on-trade or public sector clients who have seen sales fall by 20 per cent or more since March. 

£18 million to improve land and livestock management 

Farmers and crofters will receive funding towards the purchase of agricultural equipment chosen for its effectiveness in reducing greenhouse gases.

Letters with grant offers worth almost £18 million are being sent to over 3,500 eligible farmers and crofters as part of the Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme.

Additional COVID-19 Funding Announced for Businesses 

More than £1.8 billion of extra funding has been allocated to tackling the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland.

It covers areas including health, transport and business support, accounting for all but £330 million of the latest consequentials generated by UK Government spending. The remainder will be used to meet further urgent demands relating to both COVID-19 and Brexit up to the end of March 2021.

Pop Up Business Looks to Long Term Future 

East Neuk Seaweed was one of just a handful of businesses to be selected for Business Gateway Fife’s Pop-Up Business School, which took place in March. At the time, the business was in its first year of trading and needed help to take its growth to the next level.

Read the full story now at https://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/

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Plans to Protect Patients and Ensure Flow of Critical Supplies.

Measures to protect medical supplies from the disruption of Brexit have been put in place as part of plans for the end of the transition period.

Intensified preparations will protect patients and supplies during the concurrent challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, winter weather, and Brexit.

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Bring a Bit of Normality Back to Your Work at Enterprise Hub Fife 

If the novelty of working from home has worn off, the Enterprise Hub Glenrothes can bring that normality of ‘going to work’ back into your life!

We have affordable office space ready for you! Give us a call on 0800 254 5200 or visit https://enterprisehubfife.co.uk
 

Setting Housing Standards to Cut Climate Change Emissions

The Scottish Government has published a consultation asking for views on the proposed New Build Heat Standard.

The new rules would mean all new build homes must have heating that produces zero direct greenhouse gas emissions, helping to meet climate change targets.

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A £10 million fund which offers interest-free loans to tenants who are struggling with rent arrears opens for applications today.

The Tenant Hardship Loan Fund is designed to help people who have had their finances or employment impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and do not have other means of housing support.

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Business evictions ban extended until March

Business owners affected by the pandemic will be protected from eviction until the end of March 2021.

The majority of commercial landlords have shown flexibility, understanding and commitment to protect businesses during an exceptionally challenging time.

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Free Online Workshops and Seminars 

Our exciting events programme is packed with workshops and training seminars which will help you to learn new skills, implement new ideas and improve your operations, as you look to rebuild your business.

Featuring new seminars on key topics such as managing your online reputation and producing your own video content, as well as some of the most popular courses to take control of your website, marketing activities and bookkeeping, we are here to support your business and help upskill your team. 

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SUPPORT PACKAGES AVAILABLE 

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