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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

New venture aims to give small businesses and charities a digital boost

A new free-of-charge online platform that brings together leaders of small businesses and charities with a […]

June 11th, 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

TravelFund could help Covid-19 recovery

Businesses across Herefordshire are being urged to apply for a grant which could help their recovery […]

June 10th, 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

Entries open for Lloyds Bank National Business Awards

Businesses from across the Marches are being urged to enter one of the country’s most prestigious […]

June 8th, 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

Growth Hub and Herefordshire Chamber join forces to help businesses

The Marches Growth Hub Herefordshire and Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to […]

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

One-to-one consultations on offer for Shropshire businesses

Businesses based in Shropshire are being offered the chance of free one-to-one sessions with a range […]

June 2nd, 2020

Test and trace for employers

Contact tracing is important to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 and to contain and stop […]

June 2nd, 2020