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Online service opens to reclaim coronavirus sick pay

The Government has today launched its online service allowing employers to reclaim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) […]

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

New fund launched to help coronavirus recovery

A new government-backed fund which could help innovative businesses as they fight back from the coronavirus […]

May 19th, 2020

Free events will boost wellbeing at work

Shropshire businesses are being urged to mark Mental Health Awareness Week by signing up to a […]

May 19th, 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

Free webinars to help businesses grow international sales

A series of webinars designed to help Marches businesses develop their export markets and learn new […]

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

Chancellor extends furlough scheme until October

The government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced today.

May 12th, 2020

Marches Growth Hub helps thousands of business during pandemic

More than 3,000 businesses have been supported during the Covid-19 outbreak by the Marches Growth Hub teams in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

May 12th, 2020

Covid-19 recovery plan published – guidance for businesses to follow

The Government’s roadmap for how and when the UK will adjust its response to the COVID-19 […]

May 11th, 2020

Shropshire manufacturer fit to grow thanks to grant help

An internationally-renowned Shropshire manufacturer of fitness equipment is expanding and taking on new staff thanks to help from a funding programme supported by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership.

May 5th, 2020