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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

Webinars promise expert advice to help combat coronavirus at work

Businesses from across the Marches wanting expert advice on how to combat the coronavirus crisis in […]

March 23rd, 2020

‘£50,000 awards available for women innovators

Innovative women from across the Marches are being urged to apply for a new scheme which […]

March 23rd, 2020

Wage support for businesses announced

The Chancellor this afternoon announced new job protection measures as the Government took steps to further […]

March 20th, 2020

Marches LEP welcomes business help

The organisation charged with driving economic growth across the Marches today welcomed new measures to help business survive the coronavirus crisis – and pledged to do everything it can to ensure as much as the help as possible reached the region.

March 19th, 2020

Chancellor announces additional support to protect businesses

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced unprecedented support for business and workers – to protect against […]

March 18th, 2020