The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has predicted the UK economy will return to pre-Covid levels by the end of 2021 in its latest Economic Forecast. Despite the delay in fully lifting lockdown restrictions, the CBI expect the UK economy to grow 8.2% in 2021, and 6.1% in 2022, as it … [Read more...]
News for: Coronavirus Financial
No extension of business support schemes, despite delay in easing restrictions
Business support measures including furlough scheme have not been extended, despite the government's decision to delay the easing of Covid-19 restrictions until 19th July. During questions from the media, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed there were no plans from the Treasury to extend … [Read more...]
Only 5 weeks remain for Stockport businesses to claim Restart Grants up to £18,000
Non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gyms in Stockport have until the 30th June to submit applications for Restart Grants. The one-off cash grants, of up to £6,000 for non-essential retailers, and up to £18,000 for other businesses, have been designed to … [Read more...]
One month left to join VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme
Businesses that deferred VAT payments last year have one month left to join online to pay in monthly instalments under the VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. The online portal for the new payment scheme closes on 21 June 2021. Over half a million … [Read more...]
Community Champions funding available to support those in Stockport affected by pandemic
Following the award of £650,000 funding from the Ministry of Housing, Community and Local Government (MHCLG) in January 2021, Stockport Council and representatives from Stockport’s voluntary and community sector have developed Stockport’s community champions scheme. The scheme will encourage … [Read more...]
Grant funding available for local organisations and associations to host events
As Many areas of Stockport have been unusually quiet with reduced visitor numbers and many events cancelled due to the impact of the coronavirus and subsequent lockdowns, grant funding is now available for local organisations and associations to host events. As the situation around lockdown … [Read more...]
Hallidays’ April financial news reports on latest Covid-19 and Brexit support for businesses
Stockport based accountancy firm Hallidays’ latest financial news and business tips details the latest changes to Covid-19 support as the country begins to emerge out of lockdown restrictions. Business rates relief extended with £1.5 billion fundThe government is to extend business rates relief … [Read more...]
NK Theatre Arts secures Culture Recovery Fund grant
Stockport performing arts charity, NK Theatre Arts, have been announced among 2,700 recipients of the second round of grants delivered by the Culture Recovery Fund. The organisation received a grant of £39,948 from the government's £1.57 billion fund that will support reopening and recovery for … [Read more...]
Stockport Council releases details of Government’s Restart Grant
Stockport Council has released details of how the government's Restart Grant will be distributed to non-essential retail hospitality and other businesses in the borough. The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses in the non-essential retail, hospitality, leisure, personal care and accommodation … [Read more...]
Business confidence at highest level in a year, reports Lloyds Bank
Lloyds Banking Group have found business confidence across the UK to be at its highest level in a year, according to the high street bank's Business Barometer. Overall business confidence rose to 15% nationwide, with North-west businesses even more confident at 26% on the scale from -100 to +100, … [Read more...]
Stockport Council announces £3.2 million Economic Recovery Fund for business
Stockport Council has today announced plans to boost recovery for local businesses to the tune of £3.2 million, as they start to re-open as national restrictions are eased. The Economic Recovery Fund will see a series of Additional Restrictions Grant streams that can be applied for, depending on … [Read more...]
North-west firms and universities among beneficiaries of £550 million Covid-19 research funding in past year
A number of North-west research teams and businesses have benefited from over £550 million of government funding put towards tackling the Covid-19 pandemic over the last 12 months. Over the past year, 3.600 research and innovation projects nationwide have secured funding from a rapid investment … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 9
- Next Page »