Scottish Government Announces Support for Scottish Businesses Scottish Government has announced a further package of support which will be available for Scottish businesses. Published: 19 March 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:30 PM Scottish Government has announced a package of support which will be available for Scottish businesses. (Source: Shutterstock) The package of support will include: a 75% rates relief for retail, hospitality and leisure sectors with a rateable value of less than £69,000 from 1 April 2020 an £80 million fund to provide grants of at least £3,000 to small businesses in sectors facing the worst economic impact of COVID-19 1.6% rates relief for all properties across Scotland, effectively reversing the planned below inflation uplift in the poundage from 1 April 2020 a fixed rates relief of up to £5,000 for all pubs with a rateable value of less than £100,000 from 1 April 2020 Scottish Government Helpline for Businesses in Scotland A helpline which will answer questions from business related to COVID-19, providing businesses across Scotland with advice and guidance on COVID-19 has been announced by Scottish Government. The business helpline number is 0300 303 0660 and is open Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Other Helpful Links for Scottish musicians Find Business Support - How to prepare and manage your business for the impact of the coronavirus COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resource Scottish Government website NHS Inform for Scotland See all news
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