NSE and MCC grant update from Scot Gov on the Grant Shambles
Previously, Scottish Government insisted no one who had not been invited to reapply should do so – now they are saying if you have heard nothing in particular since 16th-19th Feb – you should call the helpline number and ask if you application is still in...
Scottish Government Grant Shambles for NSE and MCC Applications Processed by UMi
Huge thanks to these Super Troopers who have spoken out today via Zoom on behalf of the Excluded Scotland community that are going through the NSE and MCC grant shambles being administered by UMi. Hear their experiences first hand On 17th November 2020 Scottish...
NSE and MCC Grant Update 16th March 2021
Following the call yesterday to Scot. Gov. about the NSE and MCC grants which was cut short by Joe the new representative that our previous contact Richard handed over to last week – I sent yet another email addressing points which had not been answered along...
One-off Payment for Working Households Receiving Tax Credits
A ÂŁ500 one-off payment for working households receiving tax credits was announced as part of the UK Government Budget. Further guidance has now been released which confirms that the new payment is being introduced to provide extra support when the temporary increase...
SEISS 4 and 5
HMRC is writing to up to 100,000 self-employed traders asking them to confirm their identity and prove they have been trading before they can claim fourth #SEISS grant. If the trader does not respond adequately to HMRC they won’t get the grant.  Only taxpayers who...
NSE and MCC Grant update 12th March 2021
The question keeps popping up on posts and threads in our Facebook group regarding reapply for the NSE or MCC grant WITHOUT being invited to do so by email from UMi … I ASKED SCOT GOV and they are still saying DO NOT reapply unless invited to do so. I have seen...
NSE and MCC Grant Update 11th March 2021
Update following meeting with Scot. Gov iro. processing your NSE & MCC grant applications. * Requested application extension to 23rd March. * Requested reapplications accepted after applications close providing already in the system – IE have an application...
NSE and MCC Grant Update 8th March 2021
Sharing an update following my meeting today with Scot Gov, IRO the MCC and NSE grants.I spent an hour and 20 minutes going through the issues you have experienced and sought information to give you a realistic expectation of the situation as it stands today.As of...
Scotland Tour Operators Fund
Scotland Tour Operators Fund – COVID-19 The criteria for the Scotland Inbound Tour Operators COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund has widened and a new fund, the Scotland Day Tour Operators COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund, has been...