News for: Coronavirus

UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 3,959,784 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 14,104 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 29,326, 1,212 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 333Total UK deaths: 112,798England Cases per 100,000: 239R number in UK: 0.7 – 1.1 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]

Businesses that took out government Bounce Back loans to help them through the Coronavirus crisis now have more time and flexibility to repay. The Treasury has announced that companies who accessed the scheme would be contacted with options to extend the term length of the loan from six to 10 … [Read more...]

Businesses that have so far not qualified for financial grant support during the national restrictions put in place since 04/11/2020 will be able to apply to Stockport Council for a one-off grant payment of up to £1,000. Specifically aimed at micro-businesses without separate business premises, … [Read more...]

The UK Government has expanded its offer of rapid, regular workplace testing for businesses that remain open during the current coronavirus lockdown. The government has widened eligibility criteria for joining the workplace rapid testing programme from businesses with more than 250 employees, to … [Read more...]

UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 3,892,459 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 20,634 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 31,670, 1,220 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 915Total UK deaths: 110,250England Cases per 100,000: 239R number in UK: 0.7 – 1.1 The R number and growth rate in … [Read more...]

The Council’s Central Stockport Area Committee has approved a change of use for the former Argos until in Mersey Square ahead of a planned conversion of the store to the One Stockport community hub. Councillors made the decision to approve planning officers’ recommendation for the change of use, … [Read more...]

Social impact lender, GC Business Finance is calling for firms in Greater Manchester to apply for Bounce Back Loans before the scheme closes on 31st March. The loans, which are 100 per cent guaranteed by the Government, are estimated to be eligible for approximately 98 per cent of Greater … [Read more...]

Local club, Stockport County, have joined One Stockport's efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic in the town and Keep Stockport Safe. Since coming under the ownership of businessman Mark Stott, Stockport County have showed great commitment to the local community through raising over £200,000 … [Read more...]