The Scottish Government’s move to temporarily abolish business rates in a bid to minimise the impact of coronavirus has been welcomed by the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira). Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop MSP has unveiled a new economic package to the Holyrood Parliament in response to coronavirus, including 12 months …
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The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is backing new measures by the Scottish government to help limit the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses. Bira said Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has announced that the following steps – totalling £320 million – will be put in place during the 2020-21 financial …
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Scots may not be getting the best of the sunshine but they’re making the most of the local seasonal fruits, after data from supermarket chain Asda and Scotty Brand reveals strawberry sales are soaring. Scotty Brand strawberries, which are grown by Bruce Farms in Perthshire, have become a favourite for …
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Sainsbury’s has reached a milestone in Scotland with the launch of its 100th store in the country. The 6,800sq ft branch on Gordon Street in Glasgow, which was opened by Keith Brown MSP and Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe last week, has created 64 jobs. The outlet represents more than …
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