A new survey by Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in conjunction the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) network has found the vast majority of local businesses are doing their utmost to retain staff in the coming months, despite high levels of concern over the risk of further lockdowns and phased withdrawal of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Outlined by the Scottish Government earlier today, these new and temporary business support funds will be administered by Local Authorities, providing one-off grants to businesses directly impacted by the restrictions implemented on 9 October 2020.
George McKay, Chief Executive of Inverclyde Chamber reacts to the announcement of the extension of current lockdown measures in Scotland to at least the end of February.