Self Catering Providers Now Permitted to Apply
Welcome news today if you are a self catering provider.
Today’s update on supporting businesses:
The Scottish Government has revised the eligibility criteria for the Business Support Grants. Self-catering accommodation and caravans are now eligible for both the one-off £10,000 grant for small businesses and the one-off £25,000 grant for businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors where this is the primary source of earned income and the property is let for 140 days or more. https://news.gov.scot/news/
- The Council website will be updated when the new guidance and updated application form are issued – expected today. An FAQ will be added to help address common enquirieS
- As of this morning, 1200 applications have been received
COVID Job Retention scheme update- the government will now cover the employer national insurance and minimum auto-enrollment pension scheme contributions employers pay on the wages they must pay their furloughed staff – on top of the wages covered under the scheme. further-details-of-
The Coronavirus Caring for People Helpline Service is live. Businesses can access support via Option 2.
Economic assistance confirmed.