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West Midlands businesses benefit from almost £3.5bn of funding under Coronavirus loan schemes

New data shows that businesses across the West Midlands have received a total of almost £3.5bn in funding under the government's two largest Covid-19 loan schemes, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and the Bounce Back Loan Scheme.

August 12th, 2020

Herefordshire businesses urged to enter Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

Enterprising and innovative businesses across Herefordshire are being urged to beat the September 9 deadline to apply for one of the country's most prestigious honours - the Queen's Award for Enterprise.

August 11th, 2020

New help for businesses over coronavirus outbreaks

The Government has issued new advice to businesses on what to do if they suffer one […]

August 10th, 2020

Trades urged to sign up for TrustMark accreditation as part of the new Green Homes Grant scheme

Builders, plumbers, and other tradespeople across England will need a government-backed seal of approval to provide their services as part of the new £2 billion Green Homes Grant going live at the end of September.

August 10th, 2020

More grant support on the way for businesses

THESE GRANTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE – APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN IN DUE COURSE  Thousands of smaller […]

August 6th, 2020

Experts line up to help SMEs boost export sales

A series of special ‘An Audience With…’ webinars to help small and medium-sized businesses across the […]

August 6th, 2020

New Queen’s Award for Enterprise category to promote social mobility

Marches businesses that promote a sustainable and inclusive culture are being invited to apply for a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise in a new ‘Promoting opportunity through social mobility' category.

August 5th, 2020

EU Exit Businesses warned to take action now

Businesses across the Marches have been urged to get ready for new trading conditions which will […]

August 5th, 2020

New look for Rural Business Awards

Companies across the Marches have been given more time to enter a prestigious awards competition because […]

July 30th, 2020

Ground-breaking digital skills programme backed by leading global employers to prevent a lost genera

A new digital and personal skills programme has been launched to help young people make the transition from education to employment.

July 29th, 2020

Chamber Champion Awards open to Herefordshire businesses

The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce will be honouring local businesses who have gone above […]

July 29th, 2020

Covid-19: Help on hand from Acas

Businesses are being urged to make the most of a wealth of coronavirus information being provided […]

July 24th, 2020