Husband and wife team bring salt-making back to Scotland
A husband and wife team have worked together to bring salt-making back to Scotland by using the country’s only graduation tower.
Business
SPONSORED: Companies keen to build on the success of trading with Europe
The UK’s new trading relationship with the EU means that businesses are able to seize new opportunities as we strike trade deals with the world’s fastest growing markets.
‘Unmitigated disaster’ as Scottish companies join Brexit jobs departures to EU
The SNP has described increased Brexit-related red tape as an "unmitigated disaster" with Scottish companies among hundreds that have rushed to establish operations in the EU since January 1, taking valuable jobs with them.
Blow for Aberdeen’s Marischal Square as Prezzo confirms permanent closure of restaurant
Prezzo at Marischal Square will close permanently in another blow for Aberdeen's city centre.
Southern start-ups receive ‘five times more funding than in the North’
London and the South East have received five times more Government funding for start-ups than the North and Midlands, according to analysis by Labour.
Mass Covid testing to be expanded to businesses with more than 50 staff
Regular rapid-result coronavirus testing is to be made available more widely to employees who are continuing to travel to work during the lockdown, the Government has announced.
Chancellor offers businesses more time to make first Covid loans repayment
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he wants to provide “breathing space” for businesses struggling during the pandemic by giving them more time to make the first repayment on Government support loans.
Pause ‘tourist tax’ and holiday let regulation, CBI demands in manifesto
The next Scottish government is being urged to pause plans including the “tourist tax” on hotel rooms and the regulation of short-term holiday lets.
Wedding crashers: Website woes on first day of government’s new funding scheme
A new website, launched on Wednesday for businesses in the wedding industry sector to apply for government funding, was hit by a series of technical problems within minutes of going live.
SPONSORED: Why your business must act now to continue trading with Europe
The way we do business with the EU has changed. Many firms are already adapting to the new rules and making plans for the future. If your business has not introduced changes, it is not too late. But you must act now! This is what you need to do.
Offshore Europe organisers pushing on with event, say it’s unlikely to be derailed by use of P&J Live as vaccination centre
The north-east has been dealt a significant boost after organisers of a huge oil and gas conference confirmed it is still on track to go ahead as planned later this year.
RGU to offer fully funded Creative Entrepreneurship course
A north-east university is offering a fully-funded short course which will provide creatives with a raft of business support.
Aberdeenshire businesses urged to apply for new discretionary fund as council pays out £1.2 million in business support
Aberdeenshire Council is hoping to support more than 800 small businesses across the region following the setup of a discretionary fund that includes a grant of up to £2,000.
Scottish Government to adapt UK freeport model to establish ‘green ports’
Scottish ministers have announced plans to develop “green ports” as an alternative model to the freeports being set up by the UK Government in the wake of Brexit.
Johnson holds talks with business chiefs on competitiveness and Covid aftermath
Boris Johnson is holding talks with business leaders on Monday to look at making the UK more competitive post-Brexit, and better able to deal with the economic aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis.
The 5 best company cars for 2021
For many workers, one of the key benefits of their job is the option of a company car.
Covid-19 recovery will take years, business leaders warn
Significant parts of Scotland’s economy will face “worsening conditions” before coronavirus restrictions are eased later this year, business leaders have warned.
Sturgeon pressed on business support as new fund oversubscribed within 24 hours
A new fund designed to help businesses during the Covid-19 crisis had to be closed within just 24 hours after being inundated with bids for cash, MSPs have been told.
Business optimism highest since before the pandemic began, RBS report finds
Scottish businesses are more optimistic about the future that at any time since the coronavirus pandemic began, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland.
‘Substantial’ rise in trading costs after Brexit, Scottish Government claims
Scotland’s Brexit Secretary accused the UK Government of having imposed “extra burdens” on businesses at a time of “unprecedented challenge”.
Covid: Boris Johnson tells Nicola Sturgeon to ‘support jobs in Scotland’ with UK cash
Boris Johnson has risked inflaming a constitutional row over Covid support cash by suggesting Nicola Sturgeon is delaying financial help for businesses.
Chancellor’s business support package ‘not enough’, warn industry bosses
Business groups have welcomed new Government grants for retail, hospitality and leisure firms but warned the move is “not enough” without further support measures.
Labour demands help for businesses hit hard by cancellation of Hogmanay events
More help is needed for businesses that rely on Hogmanay celebrations to bring in much of their cash, Labour has said.
Brexit: Everything you need to know as politicians return to vote on the deal
EU ambassadors have given provisional approval for Britain’s post-Brexit trade deal to be implemented from January 1.
Comment: Now Brexit is done, focus on the pandemic for all our sakes
Relief, then, seems to be the main takeaway from the yuletide agreement between the EU and UK, hopefully preventing chaos on January 1 for business, trade and the economy.
Conservatives must be the party of small business, former minister urges
A Conservative former cabinet minister has urged the Government to prioritise small businesses after the country’s recovery from Covid-19.
Brexit deal essential to avoid looming cliff edge, say business groups
A Brexit deal with the EU is “essential” to help avoid the “looming cliff edge” of January 1, business groups have said.
Kate Forbes ‘very keen’ to extend rates relief but decision rests on equivalent policy in England
Ministers are "very keen" to extend business rates relief in Scotland but any decision would be subject to an equivalent policy in England freeing up extra cash, the finance secretary has said.
North-east university highlights contributions to region
A north-east university has showcased its role in supporting the region's public health priorities.
Brexit burdens could push businesses to brink of collapse, minister warns
Some businesses could be pushed to the brink of collapse because of additional burdens caused by Brexit, Scotland’s Rural Economy Secretary has said.