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New Grant to help Town Centre Businesses
The Scottish Government, in partnership with COSLA, have recently announced a new £50 million funding initiative to stimulate town centre regeneration. The fund covers every local authority in Scotland and is weighted according to the number of towns within each...
Relief for homeworking
The COP26 held in Glasgow in November 2021 was a critical moment in the global fight against climate change. The Scottish Government's own commitment to reduce climate change is a policy of net zero carbon by 2045. The long-term impact of COVID-19 is uncertain, but...
HMRC Basis Period Reform
You may have heard recently that HMRC have announced plans to reform Income Tax Basis Periods as part of the tax simplification process, alongside introducing Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment. The basis period reform is now in the process of being...
ESG Investing – environmental, social & governance
The Rise in Environmental, Social and Governance Investing Total global investments in ESG have hit $1trillion (£705bn) since the outbreak of Covid-19.1  Investors are increasingly applying these non-financial factors as part of their analysis to identify growth...
Bounce Back Loans – Dis-guising debt?
With Halloween just around the corner we are looking at the potential horror story of a Government funding scheme that might come back to haunt British taxpayers for years to come. During the early stages of the pandemic, many activities that would normally have taken...
The Wheel of Life
Our latest video features Yvonne Web who joins Carrie Campbell to introduce the Wheel of Life, a simple tool that everyone can use to reflect, set priorities and improve the balance in their life. Watch the video here.Â
5th SEISS grant – deadline for applications is 30 September
If you’re eligible for the latest Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant you have until 30 September 2021 to apply. You should have received correspondence from HMRC confirming your eligibility in July. SEISS – Fifth Grant Closes 30 September 2021
Furlough is ending – what employers need to do
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will close on 30 September 2021
Hospitality – VAT to increase from 5% to 12.5% on 1st October 2021
From 1 October 2021, the hospitality sector VAT rate will increase from 5% to 12.5% until 31 March 2022, after which time it will return to the standard rate, currently at 20%. On 15 July 2020, the UK government temporarily applied a reduced rate of VAT (5%) to...
Downloadable guides
Funding update - furlough payments, 5th SEISS grant and BBLS re-payment options
July 14, 2021
The 'Go Local' Initiative - bringing more healthy local produce to convenience stores in Scotland.
June 29, 2021
Scotland Coach Operators COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund - Strand Two
June 21, 2021
Unlocking Ambition - business growth and leadership programme in search for new applicants
June 16, 2021
Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund / Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund - round 2
June 15, 2021