Opinion Piece: We may have a road map to reopening but this is “no time to sit and wait”

By Mark Laurie Let’s be honest, we were all half expecting a cul-de-sac rather than an...

Sturgeon announces framework for Scotland to come out of lockdown

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced further details today (23.02.21) about the gradual easing of lockdown...

England’s 4-step roadmap to easing lockdown restrictions + updates on Scotland, Wales & NI

The Prime Minister today (22.02.21) unveiled the government’s “cautious plan” to lifting lockdown restrictions in...

Roadmap to easing lockdown restrictions: What we know about the devolved nations

Boris Johnson is due to make public the government’s roadmap out of lockdown for England...

MPs call for PM to lift hospitality restrictions by Easter

Some 63 Conservative MPs have signed a letter to Boris Johnson calling for the lifting...

Greater flexibility for Bounce Back Loan repayment

The government has announced that businesses that took out Bounce Back Loans to get through...

Scottish wedding caterers to benefit from new wedding grant

The Scottish Government has announced a further £10m has been added to a fund supporting...

Government extends lockdown powers for local councils

Advice correct at time of writing The government has extended legislation to give local councils...

Takeaway Ban Speculation

A significant number of members got in contact this week regarding concerns the government was...

Scotland tightens restrictions on takeaway and click & collect

Article updated on 14.01.21 Restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars are closed. Sectors guidance is at: sector...