Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey said: “Our current public health emergency has sadly caused an economic emergency that is global in nature but also local – impacting on many people and businesses. “The financial support from the Scottish Government will benefit many firms and will help ensure that our economy is on the best possible footing when we get through this pandemic. “In addition to our key workers, it has been great to see many businesses enabling their staff to work from home – ensuring that large parts of our economy are able to continue. “Where this has not been possible, the UK Government’s Job Retention Scheme has been a welcome measure to support continued employment and income.“Under new plans, however, employers will soon.