How do you balance the books and retain staff following the finish of furlough?On 30th September 2021 the government backed Coronavirus Job retention Scheme (known as furlough) came to a close, leaving employers with important decisions to make over the…
Yesterday, the PM hosted a press conference to set out plans for the final step of the Roadmap out of lockdown in England; you can read the full statement HERE. Step 4 is expected to begin on Monday 19 July…
The South East LEP is launching a range of initiatives to help boost economic recovery in the South East. From business guidance and advice, business grants, support for the Visitor Economy, skills training, assistance for those who have been made…
Covid-19 Reopening and Workforce Survey 2021 As Coronavirus continues to impact the day-to-day operations of businesses across the UK, local Chambers of Commerce stand ready to support you. At the British Chambers of Commerce they've created a range of resources…
We are pleased to share this information to help local areas prepare for the introduction of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund; the UK Government is providing funding of £220M in 2021/22 through the UK Community Renewal Fund. East Sussex County…
Restart Grants: for non-essential retail, hospitality, leisure, personal care and gymnasiums. The Restart grant is a one-off payment of up to £18,000. The grants application will go live on the 1st April 2021 with a closing date of 30th June 2021. For more…
Businesses forced to either close or reduce trading as a result of the latest Covid-19 lockdown are looking forward to the opportunity to reopen in the weeks ahead as restrictions ease. The Government’s roadmap provides hope that those businesses affected…
Local Sussex businesses can now apply for a Business Adaptation Grant, provided by Lewes and Eastbourne Councils. The aim of this grant is to assist businesses who are looking to adapt their business because of COVID. The award is up…
Workplace COVID testing is now available to all businesses in England, the government has announced, including those with fewer than 50 employees. Businesses of all sizes can register from today, 8 March, to order lateral flow tests for their workers,…
Following the Prime Minister's announcement in the House of Commons on Monday 22 February, the government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021’, setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for England. The design of the roadmap…