According to the GDP first quarterly estimate for the UK from April to June 2020, the UK economy suffered its biggest slump on record as coronavirus lockdown measures pushed the country officially into recession.
Marine tourism industry membership group Sail Scotland has launched a new web-based platform to better connect local businesses with visiting leisure crafts, yachts and cruising vessels.
Small Scottish companies (under 250 employees) are being offered free consultancy and business guidance from Re:markable (previously known as Investors in People Scotland).