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Small businesses boosted by bounce back loans

Small businesses boosted by bounce back loans

April 27th, 2020

Billion pound support package for innovative firms hit by coronavirus

UK businesses driving innovation and development will be helped through the coronavirus outbreak with a £1.25 billion government support package, the Chancellor announced today.

April 21st, 2020

Survey shows scale of coronavirus impact on business

COMPLETE THE SURVEY HERE – IT TAKES TWO MINUTES  A major survey of businesses across the […]

April 20th, 2020

Chancellor expands loan scheme for large businesses

A government-backed loan scheme for large businesses affected by coronavirus has been expanded to cover all viable firms, the Chancellor announced today.

April 20th, 2020

Get ready to claim Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme”

The online claim service for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be launched on GOV.UK on […]

April 17th, 2020

Barometer reveals worrying picture for SME manufacturers already hit by Covid-19

Survey shows reduction in volumes, potential job cuts and confusion around Government support.

April 15th, 2020

‘£5m fund to help young entrepreneurs

The Prince’s Trust and NatWest have announced the launch of a £5million fund to help young […]

April 9th, 2020

LEP launches new business survey to measure coronavirus impact

One of the biggest-ever surveys of businesses across the Marches was launched today to measure the full scale of the economic impact of coronavirus on the region.

April 5th, 2020

Extended support for businesses affected by coronavirus

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak today took further action to support firms affected by the coronavirus crisis […]

April 3rd, 2020

SME manufacturers to have their say on Covid-19 impact

Small to medium-sized manufacturers are being urged to take part in a major survey detailing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on industry.

March 27th, 2020

Support for self-employed announced by Chancellor

Millions of self-employed individuals will receive direct cash grants though a ground-breaking UK-wide scheme to help […]

March 26th, 2020

Call for businesses to help make NHS ventilators

The government is looking for businesses who can support in the supply of ventilators and ventilator components across the UK as part of its response to COVID-19.

March 23rd, 2020