BUSINESS

Ross slams B&B support fund delays

SUPPORT funds for B&B and self-catering businesses in Moray and the Highlands have still not opened, Moray's MP has claimed.

Unite Scotland members have voted to support a ground-breaking new agreement for thousands of engineering and maintenance workers in the North Sea.

MORAY MSP Richard Lochhead has called for a cut in VAT for hair and beauty salons to help them recover from the pandemic.

MORAY Council's ill-starred dredger MV Selkie has spent another long period out of action due to mechanical problems, it has been revealed.

MORY Council is accepting applications for the Strategic Framework Business Fund (SFBF) and the Discretionary Business Fund.

TECHFEST is to help north charities better protect themselves against online crime, with a new virtual event taking place during CyberScotland Week.

A NEW webinar programme has been unveiled to help those who have been made redundant or face the threat of redundancy.

MORAY fishermen have netted a boost after harbour charges were frozen for the next financial year.

CONTROVERSIAL proposed legislation to regulate short-term lets in the tourism industry has been withdrawn.

MORAY MP Douglas Ross has welcomed the Scottish Government's decision to reverse its stance on business rates relief.

Forres Business Association members and non-members have discussed the future of the organisation suspended in 2018.

A BUCKIE councillor has hit back at criticisms of proposed Scottish Government legislation regarding short term lets.

MORAY B&Bs will now be able to apply for a lockdown grant, the Scottish Government have announced.

A CASH pot of over £2 million has been set aside for the hostels sector in Scotland, which has suffered as a result of Covid-19.

THE new Energy Service Agreement (ESA) draft thrashed out with oil and gas operators has been praised by trade unions.

Chris Gair started Bakes You Knead at his home in Caroline Street in November, offering cakes, savouries and pies.