Due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, it has become clear that it will not be possible to present a Festival in 2020. We have taken the disappointing decision to cancel the 2020 Edinburgh International Festival. Read the full statement on our website. eif.buzz/3dLbrGT

Thank you to everyone who is saving lives by staying at home this weekend. I know it's tough, but if we all work together and follow the guidance we will beat #coronavirus. #StayHomeSaveLives

High Court offers clarity around furlough during administration - Personnel Today personneltoday.com/hr/high-court-… I thought this was a clear summary of the outcome of the Carluccio's furlough case

Updated Scottish Civil Court priorities just published.

From 8 June the upper combined rateable value limit will increase from £51,000 to £500,000 for multiple retail, hospitality or leisure properties eligible for the Small Business Support Grant (Scotland) ow.ly/SOtL50A1pUA

Two fraud arrests re: COVID-19 government business loans - Metropolitan Police news.met.police.uk/news/two-fraud…

So say all of us!

📢 **URGENT NEWS** Hardship grants in Scotland open to licensed sports and social clubs. 📅 Applications close 5pm 3 November ICAS highlighted to the Scottish Government last week the eligibility criteria omitted unincorporated associations. Pleased they listened 👂

Timely advice from our own Jude Howson Judith Howson Eileen Blackburn

The Government has announced that it has extended temporary insolvency measures to support businesses during the pandemic: ow.ly/Oiis50E89qT

Privileged today to give an opening address to Insolvency Service for the annual GEM Awards recognising those in the Service who have gone the extra mile.Even though a virtual celebration still very important for the Agency . Everyone has gone above and beyond this year in my view.

French Duncan's corporate advisory team surpasses £110m of transactions since 2020 Scottish Financial News scottishfinancialnews.com/article/french…

📢 New Part 1A Moratorium rules to come into effect on 1 October E&W - ow.ly/3woP50G79wy Scot - ow.ly/jwHy50G79yG and ow.ly/cKNA50G79zV

We await the statutory instrument of course, but these changes could be significant in the short term. UK government starts to remove insolvency protection ft.com/content/c71832…

Temporary insolvency regulations to alleviate the effects of Covid will stop from 1st October 2021 - French Duncan - Professional Chartered Accountants frenchduncan.co.uk/blogs-news/ins…

Just a shout out to thank the good folks of Baldernock for using the hall in Balmore. It is open again for all individuals and organisations looking for a venue ( one off or regular) i can liaise re bookings if required Baldernock Primary School Milngavie

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French Duncan launches new client offering | Glasgow Chamber of Commerce glasgowchamberofcommerce.com/news/news/2021… #businessrescue

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