66 h. ago South Ayrshire Council claims business support success in wake of hotel fire

A total of £417,000 was allocated to support Ayr businesses in 2024/25.

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4 d. ago Ayr bakery on the rise after accessing support from Business Gateway

A local Ayr bakery is on the rise after securing a listing with a national supermarket chain following support from Business Gateway.

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6 d. ago UK consumers plan to ‘buy British’ as Trump’s trade war bites

More than 70% of people said they intend to support UK businesses

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6 d. ago Race to save British Steel factory after Chinese firm’s ‘sabotage’

Dozens of businesses have rallied to help British Steel with offers of managerial support and raw materials

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6 d. ago Race to save British Steel factory after China firm’s ‘sabotage’

Dozens of businesses have rallied to help British Steel with offers of managerial support and raw materials

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7 d. ago British Steel staff launch race to keep Scunthorpe blast furnaces on

Dozens of businesses have rallied to help British Steel with offers of managerial support and raw materials

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7 d. ago Harvey Weinstein to stand trial this week in redo of #MeToo case

Re-examination puts one of biggest #MeToo victories back in court as backlash against women’s rights unfolds in USHarvey Weinstein goes back on trial in New York this week in a redo of the #MeToo-era case in which the disgraced movie mogul was convicted of sexual criminal assault in the first degree and rape in the third degree, but acquitted on three other counts, including the most serious charge, predatory sexual assault.The legal drama begins with jury selection that is expected to last up to a week. It puts one of the biggest victories of the #MeToo era back in the courtroom just as a backlash against women’s rights – from abortion access to the rise of controversial male influencers like Andrew Tate – unfolds across the US. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Billions in support for businesses braced for hammering from Donald Trump's tariffs

Government body UK Export Finance the ability to extend £20 billion of support to British businesses, while the British Business Bank will be able to hand out loans of up to £2m to small businesses

Economics

1 week ago East Renfrewshire business doubles its turnover after accessing Business Gateway support

An East Renfrewshire business has seen its turnover double after accessing support and signposting to £10,000 of grant funding from Business Gateway.

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1 week ago All energy firms must give 24/7 support to customers cut off due to meter faults

Customers will be able to get help day or night from August 1 if their meter fault has interrupted their gas or electricity supply, Ofgem said.

Economics

1 week ago Ace Aquatec appoints new chief financial officer to support growth

Award-winning aquaculture technology company, Ace Aquatec, has appointed Alan MacLeod as its chief financial officer (CFO) to support with its global growth strategy.

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2 w. ago Starmer wants Britain at front of electric car ‘revolution’ as reforms unveiled

The Prime Minister said the ‘new era of global instability’ will push the Government to go ‘further and faster’ to support businesses.

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2 w. ago PM to back ‘British brilliance’ with support for car industry in wake of tariffs

The Prime Minister will officially reinstate the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars on Monday.

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer to give more details on economic support in wake of US tariffs

The Prime Minister said that when it comes to the global economy and trade ‘the world as we know it has gone’.

Economics

2 w. ago Household Support Fund 2025: when will councils announce DWP cost of living payment and application plans?

Find out when your local council will announce funding details and how to apply 💬

Economics

2 w. ago Paisley businesses get new homes in town centre thanks to grant funding

The two businesses have moved into new premises after receiving support from Renfrewshire Council

Economics

3 w. ago ‘Vow to support disabled people into jobs undermined by work coach shortfall’

A National Audit Office report found wide variation in the rate at which job centres in different areas got people into work.

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3 w. ago Lanarkshire business creates Motherwell woodland walk for community

The project aims to support the business and provide an opportunity for local people and hotel guests to learn about the importance of biodiversity.

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3 w. ago Household Support Fund 2025: will vital DWP cost of living payment applications be extended

The Household Support Fund is set to continue, providing vital assistance through 2026 💸

Economics

3 w. ago Why we need to power up support for the UK video games industry

The UK is a global powerhouse in the video games industry, but more support is vital

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