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A powerful coalition of the UK's hospitality and tourism trade and membership bodies has called on the Prime Minister to keep VAT low for businesses in these vital sectors, as they look to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and contribute to economic recovery.

The UK Government has announced that from the 24th of October, fully vaccinated passengers and most under 18s arriving in England from countries not on the red list for travel can take a cheaper lateral flow test, on or before day 2 of their arrival into the UK. Instead of the previously advised PCR test. These can be booked from 22 October.

Most checks on food products being shipped to, and remaining in, Northern Ireland from Great Britain will be scrapped under new proposals from the EU.

Businesses in Scotland have continued to benefit from the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and a strong economic rebound over the summer months, according to a leading quarterly survey led by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC).

Organisations across Inverclyde have united through Distress Brief Intervention, an innovative programme new to the area, helping Inverclyde locals with crucial mental health support when they need it the most.

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) and the world’s largest aerospace company Boeing have officially opened a new research and development (R&D) facility in Westway Park in Renfrew within the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland.

New regulations will be rolled out in four years’ time to force homeowners in Scotland to meet new energy efficiency standards – with a backstop of 2033 for transforming all buildings.

Scotland’s demographic challenges are to be tackled by a new 'Population Taskforce'.

The Scottish Government has announced that people who have suffered the most as a result of the pandemic will be at the heart of Scotland’s Covid recovery strategy.

Scottish Ministers are looking to appoint a new Non-Executive Director to the Board of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL). 

Inverclyde’s annual Galoshans Festival is getting ready to kick off from 22nd October till 12th November 2021 - bringing a whole host of exciting performances and cultural events centred on Hallowe’en traditions.

As the world’s economy continues to power back up, Scottish businesses are being urged to grab the global opportunities on offer.

From the 1st of October 2021, people will have to be prepared to show proof that they have been fully vaccinated (or are otherwise exempt) to get into certain late-night premises and certain events.