Ruth Maguire MSP has called for the Scottish Government to continue to pressure the UK Treasury for improved coverage of income support for self employed people who have lost income due to the pandemic. Speaking at Portfolio Questions, Ruth Maguire addressed the gap in support being offered to people who recently became self employed prior... 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 →