News
Lamlash chutney factory has another new owner
Paterson Arran Ltd has a new owner less than two years after it was taken over by Burton’s Biscuit Co.
Business
Renewal funding is available
North Ayrshire Council is inviting organisations on Arran to apply for funding from the UK Community Renewal Fund to assist with efforts aimed at helping to rebuild the economy and local communities following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Business
Penalties waived for late self assessment tax returns
HMRC is extending the deadline for those that will be unable to, owing to ‘unprecedented times’.
Business
Arran’s Food Journey secures funding boost
Arran’s Food Journey aims to collate and tell Arran’s food story to encourage more sustainable food tourism, improving collaboration between food businesses, increasing sustainability and encouraging consumers to champion local products.
Business
First Minister’s announcement receives mixed response from hospitality industry
While most businesses acknowledge the need to curtail the virus, many have expressed concern about future survival, staff retention and financial viability for an already beleaguered industry.
Business
Tourism chiefs demand reopening date ‘now’
Thousands of tourism businesses in Scotland are ineligible for grants and could go to the wall ‘in weeks,’ says STA.
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Ferry services ‘can’t stay afloat forever’ – MSP
Michael Matheson MSP has added his signature today to a letter from the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments warning that some routes could sink unless there is intervention.
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Arran businesses embrace the digital age
The Arran Skills group worked in partnership with North Ayrshire Council, Business Gateway and Argyll College to help identify the training requirements for businesses, particularly effective digital marketing strategies and the use of social media, and Business Gateway delivered the training.