Coronavirus: Hyslop pledges business support
Scotland's economic minister, Fiona Hyslop, has promised a number of steps to support businesses in Scotland in light of the coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus: One day to save one million jobs
The UK Government has 24 hours to save a million jobs across the country, a hospitality trade group has warned
Coronavirus: Clarity needed for businesses on government’s cash relief plans
Trade groups have again voiced concern about the reviewed financial measures announced last night (March 17) by the UK Government, saying they do not address the “immediate” issues for the trade
Coronavirus: Diageo pledges £1m pay package for trade
Diageo, the global drinks giant behind Smirnoff, Guinness and Johnnie Walker, has pledged a £1 million support package to help UK independent venues pay their staff during the coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus: The Ben offers trade support amid COVID-19
Scottish licensed trade charity The Ben has pledged to support those seriously affected by the impact of the coronavirus
Coronavirus: “Majority” of insurance policies will not cover forced closures
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has announced that the “vast majority” of businesses will not have adequate levels of insurance to cover venue closures due to the outbreak of an infectious disease
Coronavirus: Sport subscriptions suspended
Broadcasters Sky Sports and BT Sport have announced that they have stopped billing their commercial customers due to the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus: Manorview suspends trading
Manorview, the Scottish hotels group, will suspend trading today (March 18) amid the worsening coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus: Government expected to announce financial support
Pub industry will be “lost in days” without immediate, decisive action, says trade group
Coronavirus: STA calls for further government assistance
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has spoken with representatives from the Scottish Government to request a number of added measures to support tourism and hospitality businesses as the coronavirus epidemic continues to worsen
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