Policy - Latest
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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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Young Person's Guarantee – Phase 1: activity plan
This Young Person's Guarantee activity plan will be updated at regular points to account for progress made and future activity to be prioritised as part of the Guarantee.
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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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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Restrictions Fund
Eligibility and how to apply for a share of the fund to support businesses affected by COVID-19 restrictions - CLOSED.
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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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Exempting energy intensive industries from the indirect costs of the renewables obligation: response to consultation
Our decision following consideration of the information provided by respondents to a consultation 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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Scottish National Investment Bank Bill: equality impact assessment
How Scottish National Investment Bank's ethical approach will be developed.
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Scottish National Investment Bank Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment
Potential costs on businesses in Scotland that may result from the creation of Scottish National Investment Bank.
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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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Business and Regulatory Impact Assessments (BRIA): template
The Scottish Government's approved template for the completion of a Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment.
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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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Small Business Survey Scotland: 2017
Sets out the findings for Scotland of the Small Business Survey 2017.
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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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A plan for Scotland: the Scottish Government's programme for Scotland 2016-2017
The Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2016 to 2017 sets out the actions we will take in the forthcoming year and beyond.
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Enterprise Areas: maps
Maps showing the site boundaries of the various Enterprise Areas, each focused on a different industry.