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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

New Covid-19 pension guidance published for employers

New guidance setting out how employers can meet their automatic enrolment (AE) duties as they navigate […]

May 5th, 2020

Expert online events will help businesses recover from coronavirus lockdown

Three special online sessions are being staged to offer expert advice to help Shropshire businesses recover from the coronavirus lockdown.

May 4th, 2020

SME manufacturers need urgent financial support as job losses loom amid Coronavirus crisis

Latest Manufacturing Barometer highlights a need for accelerated Government support as SME businesses go into steep decline.

May 4th, 2020

Mentoring scheme to help business get back on track after coronavirus

SMEs in the Marches are being invited to take part in a mentoring programme with the likes of high profile organisations including Amazon and BAE Systems to help get them back on their feet following the coronavirus outbreak.

May 4th, 2020

Marches LEP asks companies how social distancing can work across sectors

Companies operating as essential businesses in the Marches are being invited to share information on how they have implemented social distancing in a move which could help others once the lockdown is over.

April 30th, 2020

New free online learning platform to boost workplace skills

People and businesses across the Marches are being urged to take advantage of a new online […]

April 29th, 2020

Free cyber security workshops for Herefordshire SMEs

A series of free workshops to help small and medium sized businesses in Herefordshire improve their […]

April 29th, 2020