News for: Coronavirus

Supported by leaders across the region, Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, is continuing the fight against the region being designated a Tier 3 - Very High Level - area without additional financial support. Tier 3 would introduce greater restrictions, with some businesses forced to close, … [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...]

Breaking: BBC: Northern Ireland to introduce 2 week circuit breakerFirst Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Northern Ireland are invoking a two-week period of enhanced lockdown measures, in part coinciding with the half-trem break. Schools will close from Monday and pubs and restaurants face … [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...]

Businesses across Stockport sighed a collective sigh of relief as the Prime Minister announced Stockport would fall into the Tier 2 level of the new 3 Tier system of restrictions to help reduce the spread of coronavirus in a bid to lessen anticipated pressure on the NHS. Following yesterday's … [Read more...]

Lloyds Bank Academy is launching ‘Yes Business Can North’, an event to help to support small businesses to recover from COVID. This event on Thursday 12th November is specifically focusing on the North of England, as the region has been disproportionately economically impacted by COVID. It is … [Read more...]

Latest UK data:Positive tests:                        603,716 have tested positive (+ 12,872new cases)Loss of life:                            *42,825 across all settings (+65 in last 24 hours)Cases in Stockport:             720 cases 29Sept – 5 Oct (+454 on previous week) Cases in Stockport:    … [Read more...]

"Despite many requests, it has taken a long time for the Government to recognise that a proper support package for people and businesses affected by local restrictions would be needed." Saturday 10th October: Dear Colleague, LOCKDOWN FINANCIAL SUPPORT With the number of positive cases … [Read more...]