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New grants for Covid hit Shropshire businesses

From Monday 15 June 2020 more of the county’s small businesses will benefit from Shropshire Council’s […]

June 15th, 2020

Parents returning to work after extended leave eligible for furlough

People on paternity and maternity leave who return to work in the coming months will be eligible for the government's furlough scheme, HM Treasury announced today (9 June).

June 11th, 2020

Businesses urged not to miss out on renewable energy grants

Businesses and organisations across Shropshire are being urged to sign up for a scheme which will help them meet the cost of installing renewable energy on their premises.

June 10th, 2020

Marches businesses receive £154m to support through the pandemic

Businesses in the Marches have benefitted from more than £154 million of Government grant support during the pandemic to date, new figures revealed today.

June 8th, 2020

Marches Coronavirus Business Survey

The Marches Coronavirus Business Support Survey was launched on April 6 to try to gather a […]

June 4th, 2020

Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps

The government's Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by coronavirus in the coming months, the Chancellor announced today.

June 3rd, 2020

New programme launched to help businesses

An £800,000 programme which could help businesses as they plan their recovery from the coronavirus lockdown has been launched across the Marches.

May 26th, 2020

£40m boost for cutting-edge start-ups

Innovative businesses and start-ups are set to benefit from a £40 million government investment to drive forward new technological advances.

May 21st, 2020

NCSC helps small businesses move from physical to digital

Businesses are today being urged to consider six key security questions as cyber experts roll out a support package to help them with online working during the coronavirus pandemic.

May 20th, 2020

Midlands Engine Investment Fund making an immediate impact and generating over £64m of investment i

Over £64.8 million has been invested into 257 businesses by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF).

May 20th, 2020

Growth Hubs move business expertise online to help coronavirus fightback

Businesses across the Marches will be offered comprehensive help to recover from the coronavirus lockdown thanks to the Marches Growth Hub, its chair said today.

May 18th, 2020

Businesses urged to fly the flag for enterprise by entering awards

Enterprising and innovative businesses in Shropshire are being urged to apply for one of the country's most prestigious honours - the Queen's Award for Enterprise.

May 18th, 2020