UK NEWS & HEADLINES:
UK STATISTICS
Total UK Cases: 4,581,006 positive tests
Latest UK daily figure: 7,673 new cases
Number in UK hospital: 1,136 (35 more than previous day)
New deaths across UK: 10
Total UK deaths: 127,917
England Cases per 100,000: 40 per 100,000
R number in UK: 1.2 to 1.4
Vaccine data:
Total 1st doses given: 41,831,056
Total 2nd doses: 29,762,658
Daily 1st doses: 132,627
Daily 2nd doses: 235,928
There have been over 4.5 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and nearly 128,000 people have died. 10 new Covid-related death were announced in the UK yesterday, Tuesday. Over 71.5 million vaccine doses have been received across the UK and over 41.8 million people have had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine – 76.5% of all adults.
Over 30 million people have had both their first and second jab, 55.5% of all adults.
People aged 21 and over are being invited to have a first jab and the focus has shifted to offer a second vaccine within 8 weeks. The average number of daily infections in the UK is rising in some areas, fuelled by the Indian variant, with 7,673 new cases announced by the government yesterday, Tuesday.
The R value and growth rate in England
The R range for England is 1.2 to 1.4 and the growth rate range for England is +3% to +6% per day as of 11 June 2021. Following the announcement of plans to ease of lockdown, the roadmap can be found in full here.
Slides, datasets and transcripts to accompany coronavirus press conferences
HEADLINES & UPDATES:
Vaccination to become compulsory for care home staff in England
Covid vaccinations are to become compulsory for staff in care homes for older people in England. Care staff are expected to be given 16 weeks to have the jab – or face being redeployed away from frontline care or losing their jobs.
Consultations will begin on a similar rule for other health and care staff.
Care organisations have warned that compulsory vaccinations could cause significant difficulties in a sector that already struggles to recruit enough people.
The government, however, is believed to have considerable concerns about low take-up of the vaccine in some areas, including London.
A Whitehall source told the BBC: “These moves would save lives and there is precedent with the Hepatitis B vaccine guidance for doctors.”
MPs to vote on delay to easing of lockdown by four weeks
MPs are to vote on extending emergency Covid laws in England for another four weeks, amid concern over rising cases. On Monday, Boris Johnson said delaying the planned lifting of restrictions would give the NHS “a few more crucial weeks” to get people vaccinated. Labour has accused ministers of letting the Delta variant in by not toughening rules on travel from India sooner. It is likely to support delaying an end to lockdown, meaning the government is expected to win the vote.
Business minister Nadhim Zahawi said England had “put in place some of the most stringent Covid border measures in the world”.
UK inflation jumps to 2.1% in May as clothes and fuel prices rise
UK inflation jumped to 2.1% in the year to May, as the opening up of the economy from lockdown sparked a rise in consumer spending.
The Consumer Prices Index measure of inflation rose from 1.5% in April, according to the Office for National Statistics, driven by the rising cost of fuel and clothing.
Inflation is now at its highest since before the pandemic.
That is likely to fuel a debate about whether interest rates should go up.
May’s reading was above most economists’ forecasts of an increase of about 1.8%, and means inflation is now above the Bank of England’s 2% target.
New lifesaving Covid treatment found
Exactly a year on from the discovery that a cheap steroid drug prevented Covid deaths, researchers say they have found another life-saving therapy.
It is expensive – a potent intravenous infusion of antibodies to neutralise the virus, rather than dampen the body’s inflammatory response to it.
Results from the Recovery trial suggest it could help one in three of those in hospital with severe Covid. For every 100 patients treated, experts calculate, it would save six lives.
More than 30 million people vaccinated with second dose
More than 30 million people in the UK have received a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the latest figures published today (15 June) show, as the vaccination programme continues at unprecedented pace and scale.
Coronavirus England briefing, 15 June 2021
Latest epidemiological data used by the government to brief MPs on the roadmap out of lockdown and to inform local and national decision-making in response to COVID-19 outbreaks.
How the number of vaccinated could increase over the 4 weeks to 9th July
Percentage of adults with one dose from 79% to 89%
Percentage of adults with two doses from 57% to 76%
LOCAL / REGIONAL NEWS & UPDATES:
Latest Stockport data:
Total Stockport cases: 22,743 to 14 June
Cases in the latest week: 644 (5 to 11 June), +89 more cases than previous 7 days
Total deaths: 723 to May 21st
Cases per 100,000: 219 per 100,000 week ending 11 June
R number in North West: 1.3 – 1.5
Stockport vaccine data:
1st dose: 78% of adults to 14June
2nd dose: 57%
Scroll down for the latest Coronavirus Grant news for Stockport based businesses
REGIONAL & LOCAL NEWS:
No appointment required for Stockport Pop up vaccination clinic
New pop-up vaccination clinics have opened in Heaton Mersey and in Brinnington for anyone aged 21+ with both Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines available.
Vaccinations are also available to eligible Stockport residents over 18. If you think you are eligible go along and speak to our vaccination team at the pop-up clinic.
The pop-up vaccination clinics are offering both first and second dose vaccinations. Thursday, 17 June, 10am – 4pm
Heaton Mersey Mosque, Battersea Road, Stockport SK4 3QR.
Friday, 18 June, 10am – 4pm
Life Leisure Brinnington Park Complex, Northumberland Road, Stockport SK5 8LS. A car park is on site and please head directly to the sports hall.
North-West most active region for equity investments
The North-West was the most active region for British Business Bank equity investments outside of London last year, according to new data. The Small Business Equity Tracker has revealed the region was second only to London with the proportion of equity deals completed by British Business Bank supported funds – accounting for 10% of all bank supported fund deals. Last year the bank put a record £8.8bn into 2,044 small businesses nationally. The total value of equity investments in the wider market in the North-West reached £270m across 117 announced deals.
OBE for Stockport’s Director of Children’s Services
Stockport Council’s Director of Children’s Services, Chris McLoughlin, is to receive an OBE for her outstanding contribution to children, young people and their families. Chris joined Stockport Council in 2009 and became Director of Children’s Services in 2018 and now has a career in improving services for children and families spanning over 30 years. Her work includes taking direct responsibility for all children’s services. Chris also takes a leadership role for a range of improvement work across Greater Manchester. She chairs the Greater Manchester School Readiness Board, and the Greater Manchester Children’s Health and Wellbeing Executive.
Transport for the North webinar discusses decarbonisation consultation
Transport leaders from across the North will discuss the region’s decarbonisation strategy for road and rail, currently out for public consultation, in the latest webinar from Transport for the North (TfN). Part of the TfN Talks series, the panel discussion will consider the challenges facing the North on decarbonisation, particularly in the context of the current consultation. TfN members have been clear about a coordinated approach to tackling decarbonisation in the North, starting with the Strategic Transport Plan, and subsequently the decarbonisation strategy.
Business Desk host webinar: The Renaissance of town and Covid affect
2020 was a year that will live long in the memory, a year which promised so much and ended in local and national lockdowns delivering seismic changes to businesses, not least in the way people work. Now, the latest webinar from TheBusinessDesk.com in partnership with Bevan Brittan on 24 June, will explore what opportunities will arise from the new “hybrid” working patterns that have emerged from the pandemic. The session will see an expert panel including Nicky Chance Thompson DL, CEO of the Piece Hall in Halifax consider how towns can be revitalised through their buildings and how Covid-19 can be the catalyst to inspire reinvention and future growth.
SECTOR SPECIFIC CORONAVIRUS-RELATED NEWS:
BUSINESS:
Digital Leaders partner with The Times – Business Transformation Report
As part of DLWeek 2021, The Times Newspaper and Digital Leaders have teamed up this morning to publish a special report on Business Transformation as part of the week of digital transformation events. The past 18 months has forced business transformation on most companies, whether they wanted it or not. The report, which compliments five days of face to face events, examines whether new business models are here for the long-term, new management structures and the real different between digital transformation and digitisation. The supplement includes an article by Lindsay Phillips, Executive Vice President of Sage, who are the headline partner for Digital Leaders Week. Digital Leaders who are not already Times subscribers can download a free copy of the report here.
Are you re-opening your business, or planning to do so shortly?
If you’re bringing back your employees part-time, you can claim furlough flexibly for them under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), part of the UK Government’s Plan for Jobs. To help you plan ahead for future claim periods, the CJRS calculator is available to help you work out how much you can claim for employees in June, July, August and September. For the latest information, join our live webinar. You can ask questions throughout using the on-screen text box, although we can’t discuss personal circumstances.
COMMUNITY:
Private providers of coronavirus (COVID-19) testing
Lists of and information about private providers who have self-declared that they meet the government’s minimum standards for the type of commercial COVID-19 testing service they offer – updated the general list of providers.
COVID-19 vaccination: what to expect after vaccination
Information for people who have had their first COVID-19 vaccination – updated advice about side effects and added revised version 5 of the English leaflet.
Privacy Notice for Covid Taskforce Social Media Analysis
How the Cabinet Office uses your personal data, and what your rights are.
Enabling safe and effective volunteering during coronavirus (COVID-19)
This guidance aims to help organisations and groups understand how to safely and effectively involve volunteers during the pandemic.
By working in collaboration, Stockport can become united and encouraged to build a better future for everyone by supporting the local economy, connecting communities and promoting health & wellbeing. Find out more at www.onestockport.co.uk
CONSTRUCTION:
Amey suffers £98m loss as it fights effects of Covid
The Ferrovial-owned firm reported a £98m pre-tax loss last year as it battled with loss-making contracts in highways and waste collection. Operating losses before exceptionals across the three main business streams of transport infrastructure, secure infrastructure and consulting reached £29m due to the impact of Covid, up from the £21m loss previously.
Covid blamed for record size of construction disputes
The average value of construction disputes more than doubled to £28m last year as programmes and costs increased due to the impact of Covid-19 on sites.
Contract disputes encountered by consultant Arcadis rose to the highest average value ever recorded since its survey began 11 years ago. Around three-quarters of those surveyed blamed Covid-19 impacts for the rise and uncertainty around which party was liable for the time and cost risk arising from the pandemic.
EDUCATION:
Use of the NHS COVID-19 app in education and childcare settings
Actions for leaders and staff when using the NHS COVID-19 app in education and childcare settings – added further information on app features and situations for pausing it.
HEALTH & WELLBEING:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): bereavement scheme for family members of NHS and health and social care workers
Information for family members of NHS workers and independent health and social care workers who have died as a result of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19).
NHS Test and Trace: how we test your samples
An overview of the largest diagnostic network in British history, including what happens after you submit your sample and how laboratories process your test – updated to reflect the latest developments in the Pillar 2 laboratory network.
Arrangements for visiting out of the care home
Sets out how care homes can support residents on visits outside of the care home.
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
Coronavirus data informing local and national decision-making
The Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC) provides evidence-based, objective analysis to inform local and national decision-making in response to COVID-19 outbreaks.
PROPERTY:
KF: Boom to last at least until the autumn
Knight Frank says it will be September at the earliest before the current frenzy of housing market activity will stabilise. The agency’s head of residential research, Tom Bill, says the start of the ‘tapering’ of the stamp duty holiday – scheduled for two weeks’ time – will trigger a slight slowdown, but the absence of summer holidays thanks to Covid restrictions will mean a summer period that will nonetheless be busier than usual. He says 2021, instead of featuring the traditional spring and autumn high sport for activity, will be divided effectively into four quarters by the stamp duty holiday tapering down and then ending.
Insurers start to pay out business interruption claims
The long running saga of insurance firms failing to honour agents’ Business Interruption claims appears to be making progress at last.
A Supreme Court ruling earlier this year found in favour of policy holders and against insurers, who claimed that most BI policies did not include Coronavirus – making claims for, amongst other things, the closure of the housing market last spring invalid. Shortly after the Supreme Court ruling many agents received standard ‘brush off’ letters, claiming the policies did not entitle the firms to any money – despite the legal judgement.
RETAIL:
Online sales rise by 95% for ScS
ScS, which has more than 100 stores across the UK, has reported that its online order intake has increased by 95.3 per cent over the first 46 weeks of the financial year – and 165 per cent on a two-year basis. The increase in online sales comes as a result of the impact of the pandemic. The company also reported that it anticipates that its full year performance, for the year to the end of July, will be ahead of market expectations. As a result of its trading performance, ScS also confirmed that it has repaid the £3m funding granted to it through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, and that it will be reinstating its dividends.
SPORT:
Deloitte: Premier League clubs suffer collective revenue drop for first time, ever
Deloitte’s Sports Business Group has reported that Premier League clubs have reported a cumulative drop in revenue for the first time ever. Premier League football clubs generated £4.5bn of revenue in 2020, a decline of 13 per cent compared to the previous year’s £5.2bn. Deloitte’s Sports Business Group, which analysed the figures, said that this is the first time that Premier League clubs have cumulatively reported a year-on-year fall in revenue. It said that as well as a decline in matchday revenue, some of the decrease is due to a portion of 2020’s revenues being deferred until 2021, as matches were delayed until after the end of the financial year.
TRANSPORT:
Transport use during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
To monitor the use of the transport system during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. DfT provides statistics on transport use by mode – latest data table added. Haulier coronavirus testing
To monitor the number of tests delivered and the positivity rate of the tests.
TRAVEL:
Demonstrating your COVID-19 vaccination status when travelling abroad
How to demonstrate your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination status to show that you have had a full course (2 doses) of the COVID-19 vaccine and access this status when travelling abroad – added video in British Sign Language about what to do if you cannot get a post-vaccination letter.
Booking and staying in a quarantine hotel if you’ve been in a red list country
How to book a quarantine hotel and coronavirus (COVID-19) tests if you’ve been in a red list country in the 10 days before you arrive in England. Direct flights from red list countries must land in dedicated terminals at London Heathrow or Birmingham Airport.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Walking, cycling, and travelling in vehicles or on public transport during the coronavirus outbreak.
CORONAVIRUS GRANTS FOR BUSINESSES IN STOCKPORT:
Applications for the Economic Recovery Fund ARG Localities Grant closed 31st May
Discretionary Grants summary:
As at 27/05/2021
- Received: 2,845
- Processed: 2,786 (98%)
- Grants Funding Issued: £9,716,939
Stockport Council details of Government’s Restart Grant
The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses in the non-essential retail, hospitality, leisure, personal care and accommodation sectors with a one-off grant, to reopen safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
Applications close on 30 June 2021
The Restart Grant will be split into two strands:
– Strand one will be for non-essential retail businesses that may be entitled to a one-off cash grant of up to £6,000.
– Strand two will be for hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym businesses that may be entitled to a one-off cash grant of up to £18,000.
Strand 1 Businesses that have a rateable value:
- of £15,000 or less on 1 April 2021 will receive a payment of £2,667
- between £15,001 and £50,999 on 1 April 2021 will receive a payment of £4,000
- of £51,000 or more on 1 April 2021 will receive a payment of £6,000
Strand 2 Businesses that have a rateable value:
- of £15,000 or less on 1 April 2021 will receive a payment of £8,000
- between £15,001 and £50,999 on 1 April 2021 will receive a payment of £12,000
- of £51,000 or more on 1 April 2021 will receive a payment of £18,000
Covid-19 Webinars:
Remote education webinars
How to access school-led webinars on remote education to help share good practice – new dates for webinars for teachers added.
Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
Watch videos and register for the free webinars to learn more about the?support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of?coronavirus. The YouTube video for Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – Universal Credit and Child Benefit has been updated.
Make your workplace COVID-secure:
You can find recordings of webinars covering other types of workplace here
HMRC:
Coronavirus COVID-19 Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme:
Providing an overview of the scheme, this webinar looks at who can claim, when to start paying SSP, employees you can claim for, making a claim, keeping records, and more. Choose a date and time to view webinar
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – How to make a claim:
This guides you through making a claim, including the essential information you need, what to do before you make your claim, calculating and processing your claim.
Choose a date and time
If you’ve missed any of HMRC’s live webinars, you can catch up series of recorded webinars on HMRC’s YouTube channel – available at a time to suit you.
Brexit Webinars:
Exporting: Actions you need to take now: An overview of the actions you need to take now before you export goods from Great Britain to the EU and move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Key processes include – staged border controls, zero-rated VAT, customs declaration, using an intermediary as well as licences, certificates, and authorisations. Please register to take part if you’re planning to export.
Trader responsibilities when using an intermediary: You now need to complete import or export declarations to trade goods with the EU. These are complex and a lot of businesses choose to use an intermediary to do these for them. This webinar explains your responsibilities as a trader if you choose to use an intermediary. Please register to take part if you’re planning to import or export.
What are customs import declarations?: If you import goods, you now need to make customs import declarations on controlled goods and all goods by the end of June. This webinar will help you understand what they are in more detail. This includes what is needed for simplified declarations, supplementary declarations, how to make them, and delayed import declarations. Please register to take part if you’re planning to import.
Importing: Staged controls and how to prepare to use them: This webinar will walk you through the three stages of the new border controls introduced on 1?? ?January?? ?2021, and what actions you need to take for each stage. Please register to take part if you’re planning to import.
Twice weekly: EnterprisingYou
Finance support for the self-employed webinars For info about latest webinar date announcements please visit the website https://enterprising-you.co.uk/latest-news/
ACAS
A series of courses to help businesses with transition from lockdown
Useful information and links:
Useful Government links for easing out of lockdown:
- Roadmap – Spring 2021: including the easing of restrictions to June 21st
- Covid-19 Vaccine
- Workplace Testing
- Back To School translations
- Stay Home translations
Coronavirus Roadmap out of lockdown – what and when?
From 29 March:
- People will be allowed to meet outside, either with one other household or within the “rule of six”, including in private gardens
- The stay at home rule will end, but the government will urge people to stay local as much as possible
- Outdoor sport facilities will reopen, including golf courses and tennis and basketball courts, and formally organised outdoor sports can restart
- Weddings attended by up to six people can take place in any circumstances
Stage two (no earlier than 12 April):
- All shops allowed to open, along with close-contact services, including hairdressers and beauty salons (including in people’s homes)
- Restaurants and pubs allowed to serve food and alcohol to customers sitting outdoors Gyms and spas can reopen, as can zoos, theme parks, libraries and community centres
- Members of the same household can take a holiday in the UK in self-contained accommodation
- Weddings attended by up to 15 people can take place
Stage three (no earlier than 17 May):
- People can meet in groups of up to 30 outdoors
- Six people or two households can meet indoors
- Pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues can seat customers indoors
- Up to 30 people can attend weddings or other life events, like christenings
- Remaining outdoor entertainment, such as outdoor theatres and cinemas can open
- Indoor entertainment such as museums, theatres, cinemas and children’s play areas can open
- Performances and large events can restart, but with limits on audience numbers
- Hotels, hostels and B&Bs can reopen
- International leisure travel may resume
- Adult indoor group sports and exercise classes can restart
Stage four (no earlier than 21 June):
- All legal limits on social contact will be removed
- No legal limits on the number of people who can attend weddings, funerals and other life events
- Nightclubs will be allowed to reopen
Publishing information about your claimsIn January HMRC published the list of employers who claimed under the CJRS for periods from December onwards, on GOV???.UK.
Repayment period for Bounce Back Loans extended to ten years
Businesses that took out government Bounce Back loans to help them through the Coronavirus crisis now have more time to repay. Companies will be contacted with options to extend the length of the loan from six to 10 years as part of a new ‘pay-as-you-grow’ initiative. The new proposals give businesses three new options:
- Extending the length of the loan from six years to 10;
- Making interest-only payments for six months, then repaying the principal on a phased basis with other interest-only periods;
- Delaying repayments entirely for up to six months.
Check if your business is eligible for a coronavirus grant due to national restrictions (for closed businesses)
Check if your business is eligible for the coronavirus Closed Businesses Lockdown Payment
Check if you’re eligible for the coronavirus Additional Restrictions Grant
Check if your nightclub, dance hall or adult entertainment business is eligible for a coronavirus grant due to national restrictions
Check if you’re eligible for the coronavirus Local Restrictions Support Grant (for closed businesses)
Check if you’re eligible for the coronavirus Local Restrictions Support Grant (for open businesses)
Check if you’re eligible for the Christmas Support Payment for wet-led pubs
Financial support for businesses during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Pay VAT deferred due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out how to pay VAT payments deferred between 20 March and 30 June 2020.
Report an outbreak of Coronavirus in Stockport:https://www.stockport.gov.uk/coronavirus-in-stockport/report-a-coronavirus-outbreak
Coronavirus – Guidance for employees and employers in Stockport: https://www.stockport.gov.uk/guidance-for-employees-employers-and-businesses
COVID-19 Winter Plan
The government’s plan for managing COVID-19 through the end of 2020 and into the start of 2021.
Check which employees you can put on furlough to use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Find out which employees you can put on furlough and claim for through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Home workers can claim £26 tax relief for job expenses
If you’ve asked your employees to work from home, and you’ve not reimbursed them already, your employees may be entitled to claim tax relief on additional household expenses they’ve incurred, such as heating and lighting.
New hotline launched to report COVID fraudsters
A new hotline has been launched to stop fraudsters illegally targeting COVID stimulus schemes.
Full list of local COVID alert levels by area
The areas in England listed as local COVID alert level high and local COVID alert level very high.
Local COVID Alert Level Posters
A series of graphical posters displaying information about the Local COVID Alert Level.
If you would like to register your interest in creating one or more Kickstart Job, please complete the Kickstart Employer Enquiry Form and a member of the Council’s Kickstart Team will contact you to explain more.
Kickstart Scheme
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds.
Kickstart Scheme terms and conditions
Kickstart Scheme terms and conditions for employers and gateways receiving the Kickstart Scheme grant from the Department for Work and Pensions.
Kickstart Scheme employer resources
If you’ve been offered Kickstart Scheme funding, you can use these resources to show your support for the scheme.
Kickstart Scheme employer contacts
List of regional contacts for employers applying for a grant through the Kickstart Scheme.
Apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant: 30 or more job placements
If you are an employer looking to create 30 or more jobs placements for young people, apply for funding as part of the Kickstart Scheme.
Apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant: 29 or less job placements
If you are an employer looking to create 29 or less jobs placements for young people, apply for funding as part of the Kickstart Scheme.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant extension
Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can get.
Visit the Stockport Council website to report details of any outbreaks online. https://www.stockport.gov.uk/coronavirus-in-stockport/report-a-coronavirus-outbreak
The SMBC website and produce a form for completion online if anyone wants to report an outbreak. The links are now live and are below:
https://www.stockport.gov.uk/coronavirus-in-stockport/report-a-coronavirus-outbreak
https://www.stockport.gov.uk/guidance-for-employees-employers-and-businesses
Opening times for Stockport Council Coronavirus Helpline
The helpline for vulnerable people across Stockport can now be accessed through new opening times by calling 0161 217 6046:
• Monday – Thursday from 9am to 5pm
• Friday from 9am to 4.30pm
• Saturdays from 10am to 1pm
At busy times, residents are automatically offered a call-back from one of our call handlers.
Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do
Frequently asked questions on what you can and can’t do during the coronavirus outbreak – guidance updated in line with new regulations coming into force on 4 July.
New tools and resources available from Acas:
Redundancy letter templates
Redundancy process map
Acas have also contributed to the development of a new return to work toolkit in partnership with SOM, CIPD, BITC and Mind.
Business Support in Stockport – a centre pool of information to support business owners in Stockport:
www.skbusinessrecovery.co.uk
Government – Guidance on Returning to Work safely
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19
Stockport Council’s FREE job matching website helps support employers with vacancies and individuals across the Stockport borough who are looking for work. The service, Stockport Jobs Match, will help to connect employers who have urgent temporary or permanent vacancies with applicants who are immediately available and in need of employment. The website also helps signpost individuals to available support services and information. www.stockport-jobsmatch.co.uk
Stockport Council – Health & Mental Well-being https://www.stockport.gov.uk/showcase/coronavirus
Government – Financial Support
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – online claims portal open
Government – Business Support:
Government launches new coronavirus business support finder tool
Government – Business Support Hub:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/business-support
Government – IT safety support:
Government Warnings Over Coronavirus Scams – Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Government – Financial Support:
HMRC has published guidance on how it will work out income and profits for the self-employed or those in a partnership who have lost profits due to coronavirus.
Government – Business Support: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19
Government – Financial Support: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-business-support-grant-funding
Government – Business Support:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses
Gov.uk: Maintaining Educational Provision: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision
Business Growth Hub:
www.businessgrowthhub.com/coronavirus https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/coronavirus/resources/2020/03/coronavirus-business-support-webinar-series
Employment – Useful information for the Self-Employed:
News and Guidance for the self-employed:
Concerned how Coronavirus might impact you and your business?
Please get in touch with Enterprising You and you will be connected to someone who can help.
You can also access information and guidance including the latest Government updates via www.businessgrowthhub.com/coronavirus
Can you claim back Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay in the Rebate SchemeFrom Tuesday 26 May 2020, small and medium-sized employers, with fewer than 250 employees, will be able to apply to recover the costs of paying coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments they have made to their employees. Health updates:
Health – updates from NHS
https://www.england.nhs.uk/news/
Health – Dedicated helpline to support vulnerable residents in Stockport:
Support can be accessed by calling 0161 217 6046 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm.
Health – Dedicated health & wellbeing services:
24/7 mental health helpline & safe haven for anyone over the age of 18 in Stockport (0800 138 7276).
Health – An Emotional Wellbeing Hub which provides information, advice, and guidance for anyone up to the age of 25 for emotional wellbeing and mental health concerns. 0161 217 6028 – 8.30am-5pm Mon – Thurs 8.30am-4.30pm on Friday.
Community – Guidance for businesses seeking to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
How businesses can offer services, funds and volunteers to civil society during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Find out more information here.
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