There was anger in the hospitality industry this week over the decision by Scottish ministers to employ property rateable values to determine grants given to businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic, with operators claiming they are losing out because the approach unfairly penalises the sector.

READ MORE: It came as business groups gave a broad welcome to the move by the Scottish Government yesterday to extend the grants for firms affected by the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the support measures more in line with England and Wales.

The virus grants U-turn came after concerns were raised over the initial one grant per premises proposal.

READ MORE: A hotelier has warned he could be forced to permanently close premises under the Scottish Government hospitality grant scheme he says is “grossly unfair”.

Also this week, the lockdown and furlough scheme periods were extended.

READ MORE: Business leaders welcome furlough extension

READ MORE: Scottish companies shed more jobs than anywhere else in UK​

Scott Wright: What will virus crisis mean for Scotland's famous food and drink exports?

Victoria Masterson: Need for speed puts enterprise on frontline of Covid-19 response

Mark Williamson: Opec Plus production cuts deal may not lighten gloom in North Sea

Also in the energy sector this week, oil giant Shell announced its plan to become net zero business by 2050.

READ MORE: The oil giant said it was stepping up its efforts to help tackle climate change by adopting the ambition to achieve net zero taking account of the emissions it generates and of those associated with the products it sells.

We told also told how Scotland is driving the green fuel revolution with a push towards hydrogen refuelling hubs for buses, commercial vehicles and cars.

READ MORE: However, Mark Griffin, of BOC, the Guildford-headquartered gases company that operates the highest performing hydrogen bus refuelling station in Europe in Aberdeen, said councils and central government needed to act quickly.

Monday Interview: Covid-19 crisis ‘strengthens the case’ for ethical investment

SME Focus: Internship innovators help firms harness the potential of students

Herald Entrepreneur: Keep relationships in the supply chain strong during lockdown 

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