The launch of Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme will be delayed until at least October 2025 as a consequence of the UK Government’s refusal to agree a full exclusion from the Internal Market Act.

Following consultations with key businesses, including producers, Ministers have concluded that certainty on critical elements of the scheme cannot be provided to businesses until the UK Government publishes more detail and therefore, Scotland’s deposit return scheme will not go live until October 2025 at the earliest.

Low Carbon Transport Business Loan

The Low Carbon Transport Business Loan offers Scottish businesses up to £150,000 interest free, to help reduce the carbon impact and fuel costs of their transport arrangements through the purchase of new and more efficient vehicles.

Limited companies are eligible for up to £150,000 of loan support, and sole traders or partnerships are eligible for up to £75,000 of loan support.

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The Perfect Flexible Events Space at Enterprise Hub Fife

Whether you are planning a strategy session, looking to host a training workshop or require offsite meeting space, Enterprise Hub Fife offers bright and spacious areas with modern facilities in the heart of Fife.

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A New Look For Tayport Distillery

Tayport Distillery has relaunched its award-winning spirits, featuring an all-new packaging design and two new products. Since its establishment in 2017, the company has introduced a  range of premium spirits and now, Tayport Distillery is delighted to bring the range together as a unified family. 

The rebrand is an exciting new direction for the business, as they focus on growing awareness of their connection with the local community and the authentic products made using fruit and grain from surrounding farms. 

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Third Sector To Get Fee For Supporting People Applying For Disability Benefits

Third sector organisations are to be paid a fee for helping provide supporting information for people applying for Child Disability Payment or Adult Disability Payment. The £33.50 fee will be paid when they are asked by Social Security Scotland to complete a supporting information request form.

People who are applying for disability benefits who find it difficult or face barriers gathering supporting information themselves will be able to name organisations to provide this for them.

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Oran Homecare Named 2023 Scottish Care Provider of the Year at Prestigious Scottish Care Awards

Oran Homecare, a locally owned and operated care provider from Fife, has been announced as the winner of the 2023 Scottish Care Provider of the Year award.

Nominated alongside UK national care giants, the Fife care organisation emerged as the winner, receiving recognition for its exceptional commitment to delivering outstanding care services to its clients.

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Hub East Central Scotland - Meet the Contractor

Hub East Central Scotland in partnership with Perth & Kinross Council, are holding a Meet the Contractor event for local businesses and social enterprises.

On the day, suppliers will have the opportunity to hear about numerous supply chain opportunities for local businesses and trades and to meet and network with a range of major contractors looking to fill requirements in their supply chains.

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Switched on Taxis Loan

Interest-free loans of up to £150,000 are available to help owners and operators of hackney cabs (purpose-built taxis) or private hire taxis to replace their current vehicle with an eligible ultra low emission vehicle.

Limited companies are eligible for up to £150,000 of loan support, and sole traders or partnerships are eligible for up to £75,000 of loan support.

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Information Session; CAN DO Innovation Green Heat (R&D) Feasibility Call

As part of the Green Heat Innovation Support Programme (GHISP), Scottish Enterprise has recently announced a specific fund providing 100 per cent feasibility funding for innovative green heat and energy efficiency projects.  

With grants of between £30,000 - £50,000 available for eligible projects, this activity will support innovators across the supply chain with their solutions to support the delivery of a decarbonised built environment.  

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Fife College’s Scholarship Programme marks £1 million Milestone With Launch Of New Adam Smith 300 Enterprise Scholarship

Fife College students have benefited from over £1 million in scholarship awards over the last 25 years.  

To celebrate this special £1 million milestone, the College has announced a new scholarship – the Adam Smith 300 Enterprise Scholarship.  

Created in partnership with Fife Council, OnFife and Business Gateway Fife, the new scholarship was launched on the day of Adam Smith’s 300th anniversary.  

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Popular Food Festival returns to Fife College’s Kirkcaldy Campus

Fife College will throw open its doors for the annual Adam Smith Food Festival on Saturday 10th June.

Part of the Adam Smith Festival of Ideas 2023, the popular Food and Drink Fair will showcase the very best of Fife food, bringing together producers and food lovers under one roof at the College’s Kirkcaldy Campus.

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Tayside and Fife Food and Drink Producers To Meet Buyers At Regional Networking Event

More than 30 of the finest food and drink producers across Angus, Dundee, Perthshire, and Fife will attend Tasting Tayside and Fife, an event allowing buyers to sample the region’s best produce and connect with suppliers. 
 
The free-to-attend event will take place on Tuesday 13th June at Arbikie Distillery in Angus. Buyers are invited to come to sample regional food and drink as suppliers showcase their produce and network with potential partners. 

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