Supporting business
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Inward investment success
Record share of UK projects secured despite global instabilities.
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New Scottish Technology Council
Expert advisers to help drive economic growth.
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Boosting university spin-outs
Capitalising on Scottish innovation, ideas and expertise.
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Supporting small food and drink businesses
Funding to promote local and regional products.
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New agreement to strengthen Scottish and Ukrainian business ties
Supporting the recovery and rebuilding of Ukraine.
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New action to expand Scottish exports
US Export Plan among steps to boost business.
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New Deal for Business Group: final progress report
The final progress report from the New Deal for Business Group setting out achievements and progress over the 18 months of the programme since the implementation plan was published.
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Helping businesses start, scale and flourish
Ana Stewart appointed as Chief Entrepreneur as Ecosystem Fund reopens.
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New Deal for Business – metrics subgroup report: business and industry surveys - capturing core business measures
This report explores how data collection in business and industry surveys can be made more consistent. It summarises questions used in a selection of business surveys in Scotland and provides guidance on framing questions.
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Increasing investment and trade
Trade mission to UAE to deliver new opportunities for Scottish businesses.
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Promoting Scottish business and expertise
Strengthening ties across Asia.
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More than £13 billion generated by public procurement
Procurement contributing to economic growth.
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Championing gaming start-ups
Eight Techscaler companies heading to Japan.
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Procurement strategy: April 2025 to March 2028
The Scottish Government's procurement strategy describes how we plan to carry out our regulated procurements for the next three years.
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Scottish activity at Expo 2025
Showcasing key industries to global audiences
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Improving lives through AI
Funding for artificial intelligence projects.
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Scotland one of the “best places in the world” for start-ups
Techscaler supporting more entrepreneurs across Scotland.
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A new era for Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc
Major manufacturer will bring jobs and investment.
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Independent Expert Group for the Unlocking the Value of Data Programme report: SG response
Our response to the final report by the Independent Expert Group for the Unlocking the Value of Data programme. The aim of the programme is to unlock the value of Scotland’s public sector personal data in secure, ethical and transparent ways, to realise public benefit.
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Compulsory purchase reform: progress report December 2024
This report recaps progress to date on the Scottish Government's comprehensive programme of work to reform and modernise the compulsory purchase system in Scotland. It summarises emerging proposals and sets out next steps heading into 2025.
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A Budget to grow Scotland’s economy
New spending and tax measures to boost growth.
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Social enterprise - Driving a Wellbeing Economy for Scotland: action plan 2024-2026
This social enterprise action plan forms part of our long-term commitment to realising the full potential of social enterprise as described in the 10 year social enterprise strategy.
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Creating future business leaders
Funding to expand entrepreneurship in Scotland.
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Scotland's Vision for Trade: annual report - October 2024
Our third annual report on Scotland's Vision for Trade, outlining the range of specific actions that we have taken over the past year and our continued ambition to make trade-related decisions based on the principles of inclusive growth, wellbeing, sustainability, net zero and good governance
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Orkney ferry funding
Government support to help council replace fleet.
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Agriculture support
Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund grants awarded.
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National Islands Plan: Implementation Route Map 2024
Details how we will deliver our priorities over the lifetime of the National Islands Plan. It identifies the methods to monitor progress towards fulfilling the many commitments in the Plan and sets out timescales for delivery of our work.
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation analysis - executive summary - easy read
Easy read version of the executive summary of the independent analysis of responses to the consultation on the national Good Food Nation plan.
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Climate change - Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment undertaken for the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 to 2029.
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Climate change - Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) undertaken for the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029.
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Climate change - Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: joint equalities impact assessment and Fairer Scotland Duty assessment
Joint equalities impact assessment and Fairer Scotland Duty assessment undertaken for Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029.
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Climate change - Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment undertaken for the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-29.
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Climate change: Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029
Sets out the actions that the Scottish Government and partners will take to respond to the impacts of climate change. This Adaptation Plan sets out actions from 2024 to 2029.
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Harnessing start-up solutions to improve lives
CivTech Round 10 launched to drive public sector innovation.
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Unlocking fresh business talent
Expanded support to close the gender gap and attract the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) - Toolkit
This toolkit provides guidance on how to complete a business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) using the BRIA template. BRIAs estimate the costs, benefits and risks of proposed legislation, voluntary regulation, codes of practice or guidance that impact the public, private or third sector
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Support for start-up businesses
£5 million to unlock Scotland’s entrepreneurial talent.
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Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) (Amendment) Order 2024: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment for the 2024 Amendment Order providing a technical update to the Short-Term Lets licensing scheme. It includes provisions which have a practical effect on the operation of the scheme.
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Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) (Amendment) Order 2024: impact assessments
The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2022 requires local authorities to establish a short-term lets licensing scheme. The 2024 Order includes provisions which have a practical effect on the licensing scheme.
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Aithris Bhliadhnail air Plana Nàiseanta nan Eilean 2023
Gaelic version of the National Islands Plan annual report 2023
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Island investment
Deputy First Minister welcomes completion of new £49 million Stornoway terminal.
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Public procurement generated more than £13 billion in 2021-22
Report demonstrates public sector purchasing power.
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National Islands Plan: annual report 2023
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2023 reporting year.
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The Scottish Government Procurement Strategy April 2024 – March 2028
The Scottish Government's procurement strategy describes how we plan to carry out our regulated procurements for the next four years.
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Fair Work Convention Construction Industry Inquiry report: SG response
Scottish Government response to the publication of the Fair Work Convention’s Building Fair Work into the Construction Industry report, 2022.
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Am Plana Nàiseanta airson Dùthaich a tha Math a Thaobh Biadh: Sgrìobhainn Chochomhairleachaidh
This consultation covers the content of the national Good Food Nation Plan. It seeks views on the Outcomes; ways of measuring progress; and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. It also seeks views on specified functions. This is a Gaelic translation of the consultation.
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Geàrr-iomradh air a' Phlana Nàiseanta airson Dùthaich a tha Math a Thaobh Biadh
The national Good Food Nation Plan sets out six over-arching Outcomes; the range of targets and indicators that will be used to gauge progress towards achieving them; and details of food-related policies and initiatives from across the Scottish Government. This is a Gaelic summary of the Plan.
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation - easy read
Easy read version of our consultation on the national Good Food Nation Plan, which sets out the Government's goals for food and how we will achieve them.
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National Good Food Nation Plan
The national Good Food Nation Plan sets out six over-arching Outcomes for a Good Food Nation; the range of targets and indicators that will be used to gauge progress towards achieving them; and details of a wide range of food-related policies and initiatives from across the Scottish Government.
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation
We are consulting on the first national Good Food Nation Plan. We are seeking views on the national Good Food Nation Outcomes, ways of measuring progress and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. It also seeks views on specified functions.
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Investor Panel recommendations: Scottish Government response
The Scottish Government agrees with the Panel that there are characteristics of investor friendly states that Scotland should seek to emulate and that require a new and very different approach if Scotland is to attract the scale of global capital required. The Government accepts this challenge.
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Investor Panel: Mobilising international capital to finance the transition to Net Zero
Large scale private capital investment is needed to enable Scotland’s just transition to net zero. The Investor Panel’s proposals will help to make Scotland a globally competitive investment destination. They include clear priorities, more agile decision making and upskilling Ministers and officials
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New Deal for Business Group - Report on Progress & Recommendations: Implementation Plan
Update on the work of the New Deal for Business Group including the Implementation Plan detailing how the work of the New Deal for Business will be taken forward over the next 18 months.
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Creating entrepreneurs and innovators
Hundreds of start-ups supported in first year of programme.
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Supporting a start-up nation
£1.5 million to open up entrepreneurial opportunities.
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Kickstarting new businesses
Groups can bid for grants to develop entrepreneurial ideas.
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Equalities and wellbeing in manufacturing recommendations: one year report
Summarises the progress made against the recommendations contained in the Equalities and Wellbeing in Manufacturing recommendations report which was published 13 June 2022.
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Non-methane volatile organic compound emissions from malt whisky maturation: final report
Review of the human health and environmental impacts of non-methane volatile organic compound emissions from malt whisky maturation facilities prepared for the Scottish Government by Aether.
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Vision for sustainable aquaculture: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment for the vision for sustainable aquaculture.
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Vision for sustainable aquaculture
The Vision for sustainable aquaculture describes the Scottish Government’s long-term aspirations to 2045 for the finfish, shellfish and seaweed farming sectors, and the wider aquaculture supply chain.
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Vision for sustainable aquaculture: child rights and wellbeing screening sheet
Child rights and wellbeing screening sheet for the Vision for sustainable aquaculture
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Support for fruit and vegetable growers
Funding scheme for producers extended.
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Scotland's Vision for Trade: annual report - June 2023
Our second annual report on Scotland's Vision for Trade, outlining the range of specific actions that we have taken over the past year and our continued ambition to make trade-related decisions based on the principles of inclusive growth, wellbeing, sustainability, net zero and good governance.
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Two Scottish Investment Zones announced
Glasgow and the North East in line for up to £160 million support.
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A different way of working with business
New Deal for Business Group recommendations.
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Inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs
FM announces blueprint to drive innovation in universities and colleges.
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Long-term food and drink stability
Ambitious ten-year collaborative strategy targets strong growth against Brexit impacts.
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Just transition for the built environment and construction sector: a discussion paper
This discussion paper is intended to support engagement on a just transition for the built environment and construction sector. Building on this engagement, a draft targeted action plan and route map (late 23/24) will outline the key steps to delivering a fair transition for the sector.
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Just transition for the transport sector: a discussion paper
This discussion paper is intended to support engagement on a just transition for the transport sector. Building on this engagement, a draft targeted action plan and route map (late 23/24) will outline the key steps to delivering a fair transition for the sector.
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Helping businesses thrive
Strategy to drive innovation and growth published.
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Taxi and private hire car licensing: guidance - third edition
Best practice guidance for local licensing authorities and taxi and private hire car operators on the licensing of taxis and private hire cars and their drivers.
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Developing a New Deal for Business
Co-chair announced for group to work with private sector.
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Moveable Transactions Bill passed
Law will help businesses raise finance more easily.
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Public procurement strategy: 2023 to 2028
The first Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland provides a future high-level vision and roadmap for Scottish public procurement which all public sector bodies can align to and deliver against.
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Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: Fairer Scotland duty assessment
Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment (FSDA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Fair Work action plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: equality impact assessment
Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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Tech partnership boosts health innovation
Linking business and clinical expertise.
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Scotland Loves Local goes digital
£250,000 boost to gift card initiative.
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Fair Work First: guidance - March 2023
Update November 2024: this guidance has been updated, including to clarify evidence requirements for demonstrating compliance with the real Living Wage and effective voice grant conditions, and offering a more streamlined evidence gathering process. The updated guidance is at https://www.gov.scot/publications/fair-work-first-guidance-3/
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National Events Strategy Review: Easy Read version
Easy Read version of consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's National Events Strategy.
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National events strategy review: consultation - Gaelic version
Gaelic version of consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's national events strategy.
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National events strategy review: consultation
Scotland's National events strategy is being reviewed and updated. This will extend its term to the end of 2035. This survey provides everyone with a role in Scotland’s world-class event industry the chance to shape the sector’s updated strategy.
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National events strategy review: business and regulatory impact assessment - partial
Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's national events strategy.
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Supporting Scotland’s small producers
New Fund to help grow local supply chains.
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Young Person's Guarantee: update report March 2023
The report highlights progress over the 2 years of the Young Person’s Guarantee and also sets out the direction of travel going forward.
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Supporting women in entrepreneurship
Report identifies 31 ways to reduce gender gap and boost economy.
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Flexible planning rules
New measures to boost hospitality and town centre recovery.
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Tax support for businesses
Non-Domestic Rates legislation.
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Better regulation for businesses
Taskforce to examine ways of easing pressure on private sector.
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Anti-racist employment strategy - A Fairer Scotland for All
The strategy is a call for action and a guide to address the issues and disadvantage experienced by people from racialised minorities in the labour market in Scotland. It is a key component in achieving our ambition to become a leading Fair Work Nation by 2025.
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Monitor farm project develops global offering
Funding for growing agritourism sector.
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Support for marine and fishing businesses
More than £13 million in grants awarded.
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Building a green heat industry
£17.6 million to support climate-friendly heating transformation.
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Supporting food and drink businesses
£10 million in grants awarded.
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Rent freeze focus of Programme for Government
Ministers act to protect people in cost crisis.
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Investing in Scotland’s workforce
Up to £15,000 for eligible businesses.
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Extra support for mental health at work
Employers given tools to understand and improve mental health of workers.
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Cyber security boosted
Training to help safeguard organisations from attack.
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Farm payment dates to be brought forward
Rural Affairs Secretary confirms change to payment strategy.
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Economic recovery should be national endeavour
First Minister urges businesses to support new ways of working.
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New measures to support smaller businesses
Business assets can be used more easily to raise funds.
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Urgent action needed on cost of living
Calls for £30 billion support package.
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Encouraging manufacturing innovation
Fund will support ideas to reduce emissions and cut waste.
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Support for fishing and coastal communities
Investing in the Blue Economy.
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Support for fishing businesses and coastal communities
Next round of funding announced.
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Supporting and celebrating local produce
Developing regional food and drink projects across Scotland.
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Supporting the retail sector
Encouraging fair work and improving skills.
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Spring Statement fails to properly tackle soaring living costs
Finance Secretary responds to UK Government plans.
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Urgent action needed to tackle cost of living
Finance Secretary writes to Treasury ahead of Spring Statement.
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Report highlights scale and speed of Covid business support
Over £4.5 billion of funding given to businesses, helping safeguard jobs, since the start of the pandemic.
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Stop trading with Russia
Businesses urged to show solidarity to Ukraine.
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Further support for culture recovery
Culture and events sectors to benefit from £16 million
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Scottish Budget Bill passed
Funding announced to help tackle the cost of living crisis.
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Changes to working from home advice
Hybrid working to resume from 31 January.
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Professional sport allocated £2.55 million of COVID support
Football, rugby, ice hockey, basketball and horse racing benefit.
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Supporting the tourism sector
£9 million to mitigate impacts of Omicron.
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Sharing knowledge and innovation to tackle climate change
Projects awarded funding in most recent round of Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund.
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Targeted funds for culture and events
£65 million to help ease impact of pandemic.
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Businesses allocated £107 million support
Targeted funding to help mitigate the impact of Omicron.
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Omicron restrictions take effect
Measures to limit the spread of new variant.
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Nightclubs to close
Closure to be reviewed in three weeks and follows consultation with sector.
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£21 million to support culture and events
Additional funds for organisations and freelancers.
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£100 million support for businesses
Breakdown of support to compensate for festive cancellations.
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Limiting the spread of Omicron
Guidance for business published.
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Support for fishing businesses and coastal communities
More than £3 million awarded
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Supporting sustainable local businesses
Scotland Loves Local Fund delivering grants.
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Business Ventilation Fund
Applications for £25 million fund to open.
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New funding to boost innovative seaweed business
Funding of £600,000 further supports the sustainable development of Scotland’s Blue Economy.
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Building Scotland’s prosperity
Programme for Government focuses on economic transformation.
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Funding support for fishing and marine businesses
Announcement comes during Holyrood food and drink debate.
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Pig Producers’ Fund
Applications now open for hardship support scheme.
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Supporting workers beyond the pandemic
Working with trades unions to ensure fair recovery and just transition.
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Investing in food and drink sector innovation
Applications now open for a fund to support producers and suppliers
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£6.7 million support for legal aid firms
Vital backing to help with COVID recovery.
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Self-isolation rules
Application of exemption for critical staff.
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Funding to help food and drink sector recover from Covid impact
Scheme looks to showcase local produce
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National Islands Plan Survey: final report
This report presents the findings from the National Islands Plan Survey. The research explores perceptions of island life in relation to the strategic objectives set out in the National Islands Plan.
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Investment to support legal aid traineeships
Cash will strengthen vital sector during COVID recovery.
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Promoting tourism
New £3 million fund to help industry rebuild.
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Supporting businesses through the pandemic
Latest business support information published.
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Accelerating Scotland’s tech-led recovery
Programme backed by £7 million funding in first year.
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£533 million paid to businesses since November
New figures show scale of ongoing financial support.
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Innovation data baseline: final report
Independent consultant EKOS were commissioned to undertake a review of the methods for measuring the impacts of investments in innovation. The study is part of a wider programme of work - which primarily focuses on the innovation activities of the Enterprise and Skills agencies in Scotland.
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More business support now live
£60 million for newly self-employed, close contact businesses and driving instructors.
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Priorities for seafood taskforce
Urgent work required to support sector.
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£244 million paid to businesses in January
Finance Secretary doubles funding for councils to respond to local needs.
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Legal Aid Resilience Fund
Supporting practitioners impacted by COVID-19.
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£2.5 million emergency funding for zoos and aquariums
Support to protect animal welfare and conservation work.
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Supporting the wedding sector
Increased fund to go live this week.
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Update to taxi grant criteria
More drivers to receive fixed costs grant.
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Support for taxi and private hire drivers
Significant additional funding confirmed.
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More support needed for seafood sector
Rural Economy Secretary urges UK Government to act quickly.
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More than £55 million paid in business support
Payments made to firms from October to December 2020.
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Extending support for hospitality, retail and leisure
January grants top-up announced.
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Businesses urged to check Brexit advice
Support available over the holiday period.
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Investing in women
Support for training and business creation.
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Accelerating support
Additional £48 million for level 4 changes.
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£104 million tourism and hospitality lifeline
Targeted support package for key sectors.
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New £185 million package for business
COVID-19 assistance targets sectors in need.
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Latest COVID-19 funding allocations
Money for business support and vaccine programme.
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Help for food and drink wholesalers
New £5 million fund to help businesses.
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Harnessing digital for economic recovery
Accelerating digital adoption by small and medium-sized firms.
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New ways of working
Upskilling and reskilling opportunities for employees.
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Supporting the Langoustine sector
£1 million assistance for new group.
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Hardship grants open to licensed sports and social clubs
Economy Secretary confirms eligibility for more licensed businesses required by law to close or operate with specific restrictions.
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Expansion of hospitality provisions
Changes to current restrictions.
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Support for nightclubs and soft play
First phase of business grants from new fund.
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Supporting flagship cultural venues
Emergency COVID-19 funding.
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Proposals for tourism recovery
Taskforce recommendations published.
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Grants for businesses
Support linked to strategic framework.
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Help for residential outdoor education centres
£2 million package of support.
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More support for businesses
Additional funding for business affected by temporary restrictions.
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COVID-19 restrictions to remain
Further face covering rules announced and business support scheme to open.
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Protecting jobs and businesses
Fund to provide grants and employment support.
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Help for childcare providers
Transitional Support Fund opens to help protect from COVID-19.
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£4 million for technology sector
Supporting next generation of start-ups.
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Supporting Scottish culture and heritage
Emergency funding announced.
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£1 million funding for Aberdeen businesses affected by temporary measures
Non-licensed premises to reopen next week.
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Investing in the food industry
Support for local producers.
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Agriculture loan scheme launches
Loans aim to maintain cash flow for farmers and crofters during COVID-19 crisis.
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Safe re-opening of small businesses
Guidance published to help recovery of vital sector.
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Support for coastal communities
£9.7 million of Scottish Crown Estate revenue to be distributed.
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Investing in Scotland’s entrepreneurs and innovators
£38 million for high growth companies.
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Support for zoos
Package of measures available.
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More support for small businesses
Grants extended to help more companies in need.
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Support for seafood industry
More than £5 million provided to processors.
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More than £100 million awarded to Scottish businesses
Small B&Bs now covered by support scheme.
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Additional quota for inshore fishing
Up to £2 million of potential new opportunities to help fleet.
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Sector guidance for easing lockdown
Support to work safely.
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Help for businesses
Additional £40 million of support for key sectors.
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Extra support for charities
Small premises now eligible for £10,000 grants.
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SME support doubles to £90m
Additional £45m to support pivotal businesses.
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Emergency loan fund for SME housebuilders
Supporting businesses through the pandemic.
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£100m funds to help business
Applications open for lifeline support schemes.
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Lifeline support for business confirmed
Support for the newly self-employed and firms suffering hardship to be paid in early May.
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Social distancing regulations strengthened
Temporary regulations confirmed and extended to protect workers.
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Call for accelerated business support
UK Government urged to fill gaps in funding schemes.
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Thousands of businesses benefit from support grants
Action to address economic damage of COVID-19.
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Support for Scottish seafood industry worth £22.5 million
More than 1,000 businesses now eligible for help.
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Additional support for business
Second phase of funding to protect against the effects of COVID-19.
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Support for aquaculture
Shellfish growers and trout farmers share £3 million
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Support for coastal businesses
Scottish Crown Estate revenue available for COVID-19 pressures.
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Social distancing guidance for business
‘Essential that all businesses act responsibly’ to protect public health.
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Supporting agriculture
Farm payment schemes to alleviate COVID-19 pressures.
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Supporting the seafood sector
£10 million assistance for processing businesses during COVID-19 pressures.
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MSPs support Emergency Coronavirus Bill
New legislation will protect people, public services and the economy.
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Parliament asked to back emergency Coronavirus Bill
New powers outlined for justice, public services and the economy
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Tenants to be given extra protection
Emergency Scottish legislation in response to coronavirus.
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£1 billion Business Support Fund opens
Grants to help businesses with COVID-19 impact.
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Support for business water bills
Relaxation of charges to help with coronavirus pressures.
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Flexibility on alcohol rules needed
Supporting drinks manufacturers to respond to Covid-19.
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Treasury wage support welcome
More support for sick and unemployed needed.
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£2.2 billion for business
Providing support during economic emergency.
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COVID-19 helpline for Scottish businesses
Action to support the economy.
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Joint working needed on funding for coronavirus response
Finance Secretary responds to UK Budget.
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£220 million to help achieve net-zero
Supporting inclusive growth.
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Refreshed plan for economic growth
New website among range of actions.
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Uniform Business Rate reforms
Supporting businesses across Scotland.
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Business statistics 2019
Number of Scottish businesses at record high.
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Behaviour and motivation of businesses: qualitative insights
Report on research to understand attitudes and behaviour of SME owners in Scotland in relation to business growth.
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Supporting businesses through Brexit
Letter sets out help available.
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Exempting energy intensive industries from the indirect costs of the renewables obligation: consultation analysis
Analysis of information provided by respondents to the consultation where we were seeking views on the eligibility of Energy Intensive Industries to be exempted from indirect costs associated with renewable electricity policies.
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Creative industries: policy statement
Our vision and priorities for the creative industries in Scotland.
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Non-domestic Rates Revaluation Appeals statistics, Scotland 2019-20 Q1
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Funding for marine economy
European investment to support sector.
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Investing in manufacturing
£14 million fund to help firms compete globally.
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Funding to Prepare for Brexit
Grants for businesses expanded.
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EU exit is impacting business and investment
Economy Secretary urges businesses to prepare now.
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Employers encouraged to put ‘Fair Work First’
Support to make workplaces fairer.
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Barclay Implementation Advisory Group: final report
Barclay Implementation Advisory Group was established to inform advice to Scottish Ministers in respect of the implementation detail of a number of the Barclay recommendations.
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Non-domestic rates reform: analysis of responses to consultation on Barclay implementation
Analysis of responses to our consultation on accepted recommendations requiring legislation that came out of the Barclay Review of non-domestic rates. The consultation ran from 25 June until 17 September 2018.
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Promoting Scottish business abroad
Engagement with corporate leaders in North America.
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Helping businesses grow and thrive
Additional £100m to be provided through the Scottish Growth Scheme.
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Scotland remains open for business
Minister for Trade heads to Hamburg on trade visit.
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The future of Michelin Dundee
Action Group convened.
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Michelin Action Group
Membership announced.
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Businesses in Scotland 2018
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Michelin tyres plant
Economy Secretary meets unions and management.
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Non-domestic rates relief statistics for small businesses in Scotland 2018
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Business rates cap
Hospitality sector and Aberdeen offices to benefit.
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Slavery and human trafficking: guidance for businesses
Tailored advice for all businesses in Scotland, regardless of size.
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2018-19, Quarter 1 Non-domestic Rates Revaluation Appeals Statistics
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Investing in Scotland’s Digital Future
£6 million digital network launched.
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Glasgow Fire Recovery Fund
£5 million to support affected businesses.
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Business support to third sector organisations contract review: research summary
Summary findings of the review of the business support to third sector organisations contract, the service known as ‘Just Enterprise’.
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Business support to third sector organisations contract review: research report
Research report on the review of the business support to third sector organisations contract, the service known as 'Just Enterprise'.
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Unlocking Ambition business stars announced
Next generation of business people to build successful companies with a social conscience.
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Together we can, together we will: consultation
Consultation by National Consultation of Rural Advisers (NCRA) to help inform recommendations for Scottish Government on future policy direction for the rural economy.
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Making waves in subsea innovation
£31m investment to create ‘world-leading’ centre of excellence.
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Non-domestic Rates Revaluation Appeals Statistics, Scotland 2017-18, Quarter 4
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Backing for small business
Almost 80% of public sector contract awards go to SMEs.
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Supported factories and businesses: procurement framework
Framework agreement for supported factories and businesses providing products and services to the Scottish public sector.
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Young's Seafood
New Group to explore options for retaining Annan processing jobs.
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Fintech investment reaches £37m
Economy Secretary reinforces strength of Scotland’s Fintech sector.
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Future of energy generation
£33m investment by Aggreko in research and development.
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Health staffing resilience
Assistance to transport Edinburgh staff.
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A publicly-owned investment bank for Scotland
Plans take shape as recommendations published.
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Planning application decision times published
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland
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Business Enterprise Research and Development 2016
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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A budget for business
Spending on the economy to increase by 64%.
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Budget sets out economic growth package
Economic expansion at centre of spending plans.
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Scotland’s Budget
Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy.
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Decommissioning fund awards
£1.1 million to applicants in first round of funding.
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Sports, arts and community centres to keep rates relief
Charity relief upheld for community venues.
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Record number of small businesses accessing relief
£226 million awarded in 2017-18.
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£10.5m investment in life sciences
Biospyder and Acadian seek new opportunities in Scotland.
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Trade links with Canada must be protected after Brexit
Business needs certainty over trade agreements.
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North east technology centre
Aberdeen innovation facility unveiled.
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Barclay review of non-domestic tax rates: ministerial response
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay addresses Scottish Parliament regarding his plans to act on the recommendations of the Barclay review.
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Support for Scottish businesses abroad
First Minister outlines government backing to increase exports.
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Support for innovation projects
Accelerator programme winners announced.
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£5.3 million for Ayrshire
Funding for The HALO regeneration project on former Diageo site.
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Labour Productivity Statistics, 2017 Quarter 1
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Scottish Annual Business Statistics 2015
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Non-domestic Rates Revaluation Appeals Statistics, Scotland 2017-18, Quarter 1
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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£5m oil and gas investment
Economy Secretary welcomes research and development boost.
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Business rates review
Finance Secretary responds to report publication.
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Non-domestic tax rates review: Barclay report
Report of the external Barclay review into tax rates for non-domestic properties, with recommendations for rates system reform.
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Barclay Report on Business Rates Published
Issued on behalf of the Barclay Review Group
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Practical fire safety guidance for existing non-residential premises
Guidance note on fire safety responsibilities for business owners of non-residential premises.
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£1m boost for the young workforce
Developing the Young Workforce launched in the islands, and nationwide scheme extended until 2021
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Tidal park approved
Multi turbine facility near Islay will create up to 32 jobs.
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Scottish Growth Scheme
First package of new support for business growth.
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Support for subsea testing centre of excellence
FM welcomes £2.5m investment
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Building for the future
£6.4 billion of infrastructure projects underway.
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New roles for workers
More than two thirds of Kwik-fit Insurance Services workers in positive destinations.
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Strengthening business support
Economy Secretary confirms new structure to boost productivity.
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Age verification guidance
A guide for retailers creating an age verification policy for their store, including what documentation to ask for and approaching customers.
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Support for Scotland's food and drink industry
£10m backing to boost growth.
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Boost for infrastructure
Funding for new roads and land.
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£25 million for local regeneration
Grants to support 29 community projects across country.
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Protecting Scottish farmers
Rural Secretary fighting for best deal for industry.
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New opportunities for businesses
London hub will help to raise Scotland’s international profile.
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Boost for business with rates support
Additional backing for more than 9500 premises.
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Support for business
Funding to develop the Scottish Business Network in London.
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Support for business and the economy: Finance Secretary's statement
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution Derek Mackay MSP delivers a speech to Scottish Parliament.
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A million ways to support social enterprises
Funding to promote and drive growth in the sector.
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Budget boost for economy and public services
Additional funding for Enterprise, policing and local government.
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Green Investment Bank
Cabinet Secretary receives confirmation on protection of Scotland interests during sale.
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Employment support
£96 million contracts for 2018 services announced.
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Green Investment Bank
Assurances received over strategic importance of Green Investment Bank.
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Support for small business
Small Business Bonus Scheme exempts 100,000 properties from business rates this year.
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Support for innovation projects
Further £1 million invested to support new pilot projects
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Practical fire safety guidance for existing non-residential premises: consultation
Consultation on the revised fire safety guidance for non-residential premises.
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Finance Ministers' Quadrilateral
Devolved administrations meet the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
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Business boost
European funding for small and medium-sized enterprise.
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Enterprise Areas: maps
Maps showing the site boundaries of the various Enterprise Areas, each focused on a different industry.
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Business and Regulatory Impact Assessments (BRIA): best practice examples
Examples for policy officials of best practice completed and published Business and Regulatory Impact Assessments (BRIAs).