News for: Coronavirus

Imminent:  The Government is expected to announce assistance for 5 million self-employed and freelance workers. Prime Minister’s Daily update – 25th March PM Boris Johnson thanked the majority of people for following the advice to wherever possible stay at home as it is “important … [Read more...]

As a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, while some businesses have seen their order books slashed, some sectors have seen a huge surge in demand for their goods and services leaving them with an immediate shortage of staff. In response, Stockport Council has launched a job matching website to … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Poverty Action are looking to support local authorities and other stakeholders in the city region with responses to the virus, ensuring poverty is taken into account so that people on low incomes are supported as much as possible. We are living through one of the biggest global … [Read more...]

This Government has updated its latest news bulletin to clarify the text on the closure of all retailers that sell non-essential goods and other non-essential premises, as part of further lockdown and social distancing measures. All guidance, information and announcements can be found at … [Read more...]

Citizens Advice Stockport has announced that face-to-face advice services in Stockport have been suspended for the foreseeable future. The organisation are experiencing a huge demand for our advice, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Citizens Advice Stockport is adapting the way it delivers … [Read more...]

The employment team at Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, has seen a large increase in enquiries from businesses in the North West. Since Monday, SAS Daniels, which has offices in Chester, Congleton, Macclesfield, and Stockport, has seen a 55% increase in calls for advice from business owners. Of … [Read more...]

Mencap We are recruiting support workers. We urgently need incredible, caring people to join our team of brilliant support workers across the country providing vital support for people with a learning disability. We have short and longer term contracts available For full details and to apply please … [Read more...]

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the UK Government have taken more drastic steps to address the escalation of Coronavirus by introducing a mandatory Lockdown. Addressing the nation yesterday evening Mr Johnson said that without these drastic measures, many more thousands of people will become ill … [Read more...]