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Business Minister @jamiehepburn has written to the UK Government seeking a guarantee that the grants will not be considered as income so taxi and private hire drivers in receipt of state benefits will not be penalised. Read more: bit.ly/3sBNObf pic.twitter.com/u9FLv0IMsf

About 10 hours ago from Scot Gov Economy's Twitter via Twitter Web App

Local authorities will start approaching 38000 private hire and taxi drivers this week, inviting them to claim a £1500 grant to assist with fixed costs. Drivers who've received state benefits since March will now be eligible for the grant as long as they meet remaining criteria. pic.twitter.com/ewDftJoeoF

About 10 hours ago from Scot Gov Economy's Twitter via Twitter Web App

Have your say on plans to support the manufacturing sector recover from the impact of coronavirus over the coming year. The proposals have been developed with input from partners across industry, academia and the public sector. Respond here until 12 Feb: bit.ly/2MGLkbc pic.twitter.com/885xkcIHaT

About a day ago from Scot Gov Economy's Twitter via Twitter Web App

Update on Scottish Government #coronavirus business support @KateForbesMSP twitter.com/scotgov/status…

About 4 days ago from Scot Gov Economy's Twitter via Twitter for iPhone

Finance Secretary @KateForbesMSP is urging the UK Government to open its #coronavirus reserves and release up to £1.7bn for spending in Scotland. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3nE1gaT pic.twitter.com/GcwB55dAiY

About 6 days ago from Scot Gov Economy's Twitter via Twitter Web App

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