Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the announcement of a significant top-up to the grant support available for hospitality, retail and leisure businesses across Scotland closed by level 4 restrictions will be paid following an announcement by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes. Further to the grants businesses receive through the Strategic Business Framework Fund, eligible businesses will... Continue Reading →
SNP Government Triples Support for Taxi Drivers in North Ayrshire
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has expressed her delight that taxi and private hire drivers in North Ayrshire will have access to three times the amount of Scottish Government support than they did last year. Eligible drivers will be able to claim a £1,500 grant to cover fixed costs, boosting the support available to them by the Scottish... Continue Reading →
Financial Support for People who Have to Self-Isolate Expanded
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the expansion of the Scottish Government’s expansion of the £500 Self-Isolation Support Grant to help more people who are affected by Covid-19. The grant is being extended to include parents on low incomes whose children are asked to self-isolate as well as those who may be eligible for Universal Credit, but have not yet... Continue Reading →
SNP Announces Support for Students in North Ayrshire
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement of extra financial help for students facing financial hardship over the summer months. The Scottish Government has brought forward early access to £11.4 million of discretionary funds - which will be administered by colleges and universities - to support higher education students. Students are, due... Continue Reading →
Further Government Support for North Ayrshire Businesses Requested
The Finance Secretary today confirmed that the Scottish Government is continuing to adapt to changing circumstances to try and offer small businesses financial support as the Covid-19 pandemic continues. This came after it was confirmed that the Scottish Government had provided funding support of around £35 million to businesses in North Ayrshire, including over £21... Continue Reading →
Over 2,700 Carers in North Ayrshire to Receive Top-Up Financial Support
More than 2,700 carers in North Ayrshire are due to benefit from a one-off payment during the coronavirus pandemic. The Scottish Government has revealed plans to invest £19.2million to provide further support to Scottish carers during the COVID-19 crisis. If approved by parliament, around 83,000 eligible carers across Scotland will get an extra £230.10 through... Continue Reading →
1,246 North Ayrshire Businesses Get Over £13m Cash Support Through Crisis
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed new figures showing that 1,246 businesses in North Ayrshire have received Scottish Government grants to support firms through the coronavirus crisis. A total of £13.87m has been awarded in North Ayrshire through a Scottish Government scheme to support small businesses and the retail, hospitality and leisure sector. This grant... Continue Reading →
Newly Self Employed People to Receive Vital Government Support
Ruth Maguire MSP today welcomed the announcement from the Scottish Government that a £34 million hardship fund will be made open to applications from newly self-employed people. The announcement is part of a £100 million package of additional grant support for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). Grants will begin to be paid out in... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes Additional Support for Businesses
Ruth Maguire MSP today welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of a second phase of funding to protect businesses against the economic impact of measures taken to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Around £220 million of further grants are being made available for businesses - including the recently self-employed - to help them deal with the... Continue Reading →
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