Covid 19 Coronavirus

The furlough (CJRS) scheme has been instrumental in protecting jobs in Scotland but what happens when furlough ends for Scottish employees in September 2021?

If you live in Scotland and have been forced to work from home during the Covid-19 pandemic, you may be entitled to claim tax relief on your increased costs.

The coronavirus crisis is having a devastating effect on incomes, and the ability to pay household and utility bills.

The Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill 2020 was introduced in April to help people in Scotland deal with the devastating effects of coronavirus, bringing in new measures to provide financial support at this challenging time.

The coronavirus crisis is causing serious financial problems across society, and many people are struggling to keep up with repayments on mortgages, rent, credit cards, and other day-to-day liabilities.

The government has introduced a range of measures to help individuals, families, and sole traders in Scotland who are struggling to cope financially due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Creative freelancers and the events sector in Scotland have suffered severe disruption and financial hardship as a result of coronavirus, and continue to deal with unprecedented circumstances that affect their livelihoods.

If you are struggling to pay your rent during the Covid-19 pandemic, rules have been brought in to protect tenants against eviction during this time.

New legislation brought in by the Scottish government provides much-needed protection from landlords chasing for payment of rent, with new rules delaying their ability to take eviction proceedings.

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was introduced to support employee wages, and prop up the economy as we battle the COVID-19 pandemic.

The covid-19 pandemic has created serious financial difficulties for employers and their staff, with many businesses having to make employee redundancies despite government intervention and support.

The Scottish Parliament have agreed to extend coronavirus temporary measures until 31 March 2021, offering greater access to personal debt solutions and protection for individuals in financial difficulty during Covid-19.