News for: Coronavirus

The Government has announced that Greater Manchester, including Stockport, will enter the Very High Tier 3 level of coronavirus restrictions at one minute past midnight on Frday 23rd October. The new rules will affect the 2.8 million residents of the region. From this coming Friday morning the … [Read more...]

Applications have opened for SMEs in Greater Manchester to apply for a grant of up to £12,500 to make energy efficiency improvements. Small businesses in Greater Manchester can access up to 50% of the capital needed to invest in the energy efficiency to help companies meet environmental goals, … [Read more...]

Help us to help you by completing a short survey UK HEADLINES: Sunday 18th October: Andy Burnham’s letter to Boris JohnsonThis afternoon, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has written to the Prime Minister and party leaders urging them to come to an agreement over Greater Manchester’s … [Read more...]

Lancashire agrees to move into Tier 3A deal involving enhanced financial support of £12million has been agreed with leaders in Lancashire to move the region into the most restricted Tier 3 level. This will affect Blackpool, Lancaster, Blackburn with Darwen where 1144 pubs will be forced to close for … [Read more...]

Breaking: According to the BBC, Downing Street has told Greater Manchester leaders that the region will go onto ‘very high’ alert status but agreements regarding financial support are still being negotiated. GM Mayor threatens legal action against region Tier 3 ratingThe Mayor of Greater … [Read more...]

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, is fighting against the region being designated a Very High Risk area and reclassified as a Tier 3 rated area where greater restrictions would be introduced in an effort to stem the rise in coronavirus cases. Mr Burnham is today expected to hold … [Read more...]

The new 3 tier system announced by the Government on Monday comes into effect today across England. Areas without additional restrictions have been designated Tier 1 – areas of medium risk where the rule of 6 applies and pubs, bars and restaurants must close by 10pm. Tier 2 – designated High … [Read more...]

UK HEADLINES: Prime Minister outlines new 3 tier restrictions and where they applyThe prime minister has announced a new three-tier system of restrictions in England to try to stop the spread of coronavirus. Every area will be classified as being on medium, high or very high alert - tiers one, … [Read more...]