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UK HEADLINES:
Study show early 100,000 catching virus every day – study
Nearly 100,000 people are catching coronavirus every day in England, according to Imperial College London’s latest monthly study. Based on swabs taken from more than 85,000 volunteers, academics estimate the number of people infected is doubling every nine days, raising the prospect of more than a million infections a day by the end of November. We are fast approaching the peak in infections seen in the spring, with cases rising in every age group and region of England. And while infections are highest in the North, they are surging more rapidly in the South, the study indicates
Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society: 29 October 2020
Early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the UK economy and society. These faster indicators are created using rapid response surveys, novel data sources and experimental methods.
Local COVID alert level: very high (Nottinghamshire)
Guidance on additional restrictions for Nottinghamshire.
Latest UK data:
Positive tests: 942,275 have tested positive (+ 24,701 new cases)
Loss of life: *46,675 across all settings (+ 310 in last 24 hours)
Hospital admissions: 1,227 new admissions
Cases in Stockport: 1,142 cases 18 Oct to 24 Oct (+280 on previous week)
Cases in Stockport: 405 cases per 100,000 (England area average: 147)
Deaths in Stockport: 380 coronavirus-related registered to 16 October
Total cases in Stockport: 6,621 to 27 October
*Daily reported COVID deaths are measured across the UK as deaths that occurred within 28 days of the first laboratory-confirmed positive COVID test
The R number and growth rate in the UK
The latest reproduction number (R) and growth rate of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK.
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 update for Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire will move from local COVID alert level ‘high’ to ‘very high’ from 00.01 on Friday 30 October.
Coronavirus briefing, situation report: Nottinghamshire (28 Oct 2020)
Data slides on the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Nottinghamshire.
Local COVID alert level: medium
Find out what restrictions are in place if you live in an area where the local COVID alert level is medium.COVID-19: background information
LOCAL / REGIONAL NEWS & UPDATES:
Businesses asked to express opinions to Rishi Sunak via GM Chamber survey
Where all of Greater Manchester and most of the North West is under Covid-19 restrictions, the Greater Manchester Recovery Tracker is a vital piece of research that helps us understand the continued impact of Covid-19 on Greater Manchester’s businesses and economy. It is time to end the political debate. It is time for the voice of business to be heard.
Please tell us: what should Rishi do to help your business tide over Covid-19?
This survey takes no more than five minutes and we promise that we will take your views to the highest levels of local and central government.
musicMagpie eyes options to support growth
Stockport based musicMagpie, the biggest reseller of physical media and consumer technology in the world and the biggest global seller in ebay’s history, is considering a stock market flotation next year as it examines a number of options to support its plans for growth.
musicMagpie was founded in 2007 by Steve Oliver and Walter Gleeson and employs more than 1,000 people or as Steve prefers to refer them, magpies. The company became a household name after it turned the business of reselling old CDs, DVDs and games into an industrial- scale operation, generating around £10m-per-month in revenues.
Read more at Marketing Stockport
Manchester Metrolink to get £17.5m of £67m grant funding for tram services across North & Midlands
Local authorities and operators in Manchester, Sheffield, Tyne and Wear, Nottingham, the West Midlands and Blackpool are set to receive up to £35.4m over the next 12 weeks. Up to a further £32.4m will then be available, subject to a government review informed by local authorities’ plans to move networks onto a more financially sustainable footing, up to the end of March 2021. The funding, announced on 22 October follows three previous rounds of grants. The latest spending round brings the total funding provided for light rail to over £160m since the start of the pandemic.
Bredbury Hall back on the market
Property consultancy, Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) have been appointed to find a buyer for the Bredbury Hall & Country Club in Stockport.
149-bedroom hotel had a turnover of £4.1 million in the year ending 2019. Administrators were appointed Bredbury Hall on Friday 9th October, with 91 staff made redundant after being closed since March 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Financial pressures ahead of the pandemic had prevented reopening the hotel as restrictions eased, resulting in the appointment of administrators, FRP. The three-star hotel is comprises extensive conference and banqueting facilities for up to 200 guests across 10 suites, a lounge, bar and brasserie with room for 60 covers, a 200 cover Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill restaurant, as well as nightclub with capacity for 900.
Tier 3 restrictions dent business activity levels
According to the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, the recent imposition of Tier 3 restrictions in Greater Manchester and the uncertainty around them in the days prior to the rules coming into effect have dented business activity levels. Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s sixth GM COVID-19 Recovery Tracker survey, covering the first three weeks of October, found that customer demand has decreased since September with an associated worsening in cash positions for many businesses.
The latest survey results show that current sales and advance orders from domestic customers have declined significantly when compared with the results of the third quarter’s Economic Survey (Q3 QES). Most of Greater Manchester has been under some form of restrictions since the end of July. Any gains made as national lockdown was eased in June /July has now been negated and the more severe Tier 3 restrictions imposed across the city region are having an adverse impact on economic activity.
The North West saw a 15 per cent surge in the number of companies operating under significant financial distress, according to new data.
The latest Red Flag Alert from Begbies Traynor for Q3 2020 has recorded a year-on-year increase, with Greater Manchester now home to 22,783 troubled businesses. High profile sectors of the North West economy “took a battering” in Q3, with “further pain ahead” as large swathes of businesses enter the most severe level of lockdown measures. Gary Lee, partner at Begbies Traynor in Manchester, said: “These figures are a stark reminder of the challenges business owners face in keeping their business afloat as we head into a period if tighter restrictions. Bars and restaurants which are such an important part of the night-time economy in Manchester and Liverpool continue to face serious pressure.”
Read more at Insider
Local COVID alert level: very high
Find out what restrictions are in place if you live in an area where the local COVID alert level is very high
Statement from Stockport Council
“The Government recently announced further financial support measures to help businesses who are legally required to close due to a nationally imposed lockdown, as well as packages of wider financial support measures for other businesses impacted by the pandemic. We will shortly publish full details of which businesses will be eligible to receive a grant together with information about how you can apply once we have received the appropriate confirmation from Government.”
More information on this will be made available as soon as it is possible to do so. This is the latest information available on the Government website:
Check if you’re eligible for the coronavirus Local Restrictions Support Grant
The Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) supports businesses that have been required to close due to temporary COVID-19 local lockdown restrictions imposed by the government – the guidance is being revised. Updated guidance for the Local Restrictions Support Grants will be issued within the next week.
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
BUSINESS & FINANCE:
A UK telecommunications company has increased its financial predictions for the year after seeing “strong” operating performance across the first half.
BT said today that its adjusted EBITDA outlook range for 2020/21 has been raised to £7.3bn to £7.5bn, as key performance indicators take a shorter fall than expected in the wake of coronavirus. The company saw its revenue drop by 8 per cent to £10.6m, which it said is primarily due to reduced BT Sport revenue and a reduction in business activity.
Coronavirus guidance for Companies House customers
How we’ve adapted the way we work to maintain our services for the public and protect the welfare of our employees.
Check if you’re eligible for the coronavirus Local Restrictions Support Grant
The Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) supports businesses that have been required to close due to temporary COVID-19 local lockdown restrictions imposed by the government. The guidance is being revised and the Government will publish updated guidance for the Local Restrictions Support Grants within the next week.
Kickstart Scheme employer resources
If you’ve been offered Kickstart Scheme funding, you can use these resources to show your support for the scheme – added ‘Tips for making a successful Kickstart Scheme application’ and ‘Guidance on choosing a Kickstart gateway’.
OPSS coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for business and local authorities
Guidance on how OPSS is supporting businesses and local authorities and protecting consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Stockport’s business community prepares for recovery post-coronavirus, a group of business leaders from the town have collaborated with Stockport Council to launch a new website – skbusinessrecovery.co.uk to support businesses through the phases of recovery.
COMMUNITY:
COVID-19: guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable
Information for shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19.
CONSTRUCTION:
Power cable strikes have spiked since lockdown prompting the supply industry’s trade body to raise the alert in construction.
Underground powerline strikes from July to September alarmingly jumped 20% to 475 incidents compared with the same time last year. The figures for Q3 are running 46% above the previous quarter (April – June 2020) total of 325. It is not clear whether the surge has come from a rise in utility and roadworks or whether workers returning from furlough or shutdown are now neglecting basic safety procedures.
DIGITAL:
Still time for you to have your say in the Digital Skills Audit 2021 and help shape policy-forming research…
This important piece of research is used by businesses, policymakers and other regional and national stakeholders to understand which issues need to be prioritised and addressed as well as identifying any new or emerging trends, and it’s not too late for you to have your say. The survey is open to anyone involved in the digital and technology sector, and the information will provide a long-lasting impact on individuals and businesses working in this space.
Complete the survey here
EDUCATION:
Modification notice: school registration legislation changes
Secretary of State for Education issues a seventh notice to modify pupil registration requirements for temporary pupils during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – added ‘Education Act 1996: school registration modification notice November 2020’.
Disapplication notice: school inspections legislation changes
Secretary of State for Education issues a seventh notice about changes to state-funded school inspections requirements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – added ‘Education Act 2005: school inspection disapplication notice November 2020’.
HEALTH, CARE & WELLBEING:
REACT-1 studies: monthly results
Monthly results for the REACT-1 study of coronavirus transmission.
Latest interim findings from COVID-19 study published
Findings from Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI show the number of infections continues to rise across all regions.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing: privacy information
Privacy notice for NHS Test and Trace virus testing for all users of the service – updated both the ‘Testing for coronavirus: privacy information – quick read’ and the ‘Testing for coronavirus: privacy information’ to reflect self-isolation dates not test results are shared with police forces.
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.
REACT-1 study of coronavirus transmission: September 2020 final results
Results of real-time assessment of community transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) during September 2020.
COVID-19: background information
Information on COVID-19 including epidemiology, virology and clinical features updated global case numbers.
JUDICIARY:
Courts and tribunals additional capacity during coronavirus outbreak: Nightingale courts
This page holds a list of additional facilities opening to support the courts and tribunals estate during the coronavirus outbreak.
Keeping court and tribunal buildings safe, secure and clean
This page provides details about security, cleaning and social-distancing arrangements in court and tribunal buildings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
LEISURE & SPORT:
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Providers of grassroots sport and gym/leisure facilities – Updated guidance on keeping your customers and users of sports and gym/leisure facilities safe (section 2), social distancing (section 4), changing rooms and showers (section 6.4), and cars, accommodation and visits (section 8).
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
Do people enforcing social distancing need an SIA licence?
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for clarification on whether individuals enforcing social distancing measures require an SIA licence.
MANUFACTURING:
UK car production fell in September, with output down -5.0%, to register the worst performance for the month in 25 years,1 according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Factories turned out 114,732 cars, a decline of some 6,000 units on the same month in 2019, as companies continued to wrestle with the uncertain economic and political environment and Covid-related challenging global market conditions.
Exports declined -9.7% in September to 87,533 units – some 9,500 fewer vehicles year-on-year, as shipments to key overseas destinations, including China, the EU and US fell -1.2%, -3.3% and -30.0% respectively. Production for the UK, meanwhile, climbed 14.5%, equivalent to a rise of 3,440 vehicles, largely a result of new models that were in ‘run out’ in the same month last year.
TRANSPORT:
Changes to DfT statistics publications due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Department for Transport statistics. Information on the statistical publications due to the coronavirus pandemic has been updated – Air passenger experience of security screening for the year 2020.
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.
TRAVEL:
TUI UK has launched winter 2021 and 2022 holidays from Manchester and is set to put summer 2022 holidays on sale from 5th November, with thousands of free kids’ places, low deposits from £75 per person and £0 deposit on direct debit bookings made online on offer. This comes as 86% of customers surveyed in September said they expect to have gone on holiday again by next summer – reinforcing the growing appetite for future travel post Covid-19.
Covid-19 Webinars:
November 4th:
How creative & digital businesses grow through post-Covid uncertainty
Growth Hub & Business Desk host The Covid-19 crisis has put huge pressure on businesses in all sectors, but the disruption has also accelerated change and created opportunities. Even those that have grown, have often done so reactively.
This webinar on November 4th at 9.30am by TheBusinessDesk.com and GC Business Growth Hub will look at how digital, creative and tech businesses can start to take control of growth proactively again, even during ongoing uncertainty in the post-Covid economy.
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.
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:
Job Support Scheme to open on November 1st
The Job Support Scheme (JSS) will open on 1 November and run for six months, until 30 April 2021. The government has said it will review the terms of the scheme in January 2021. There are two variations to JSS – JSS Open and JSS Closed.
Job Retention Bonus (JRB)
Employers are able to claim a one-off payment of £1,000 for every eligible employee furloughed and claimed for through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), kept continuously employed until at least 31??? ?January 2021 and who meets the other eligibility criteria. Claims can be made between 15??? ?February and 31??? ?March.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – closes on 31??? ?October
Please note that this scheme closes on 31??? ?October and employers will need to make any final claims on or before 30??? ?November. You will not be able to submit or add to any claims after 30??? ?November.
Check if you’re eligible for the coronavirus Local Restrictions Support Grant
The Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) supports businesses that have been required to close due to temporary COVID-19 local lockdown restrictions imposed by the government.
Job Support Scheme expanded to help businesses forced to close
The Government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) has been expanded to support businesses across the UK required to close their premises due to coronavirus restrictions.
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: Very High (Liverpool City Region)
Guidance on additional restrictions for Liverpool City Region.
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.
Find someone to apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant on your behalf
Find a Kickstart gateway in England, Scotland or Wales who have expressed interest in helping employers get a Kickstart Scheme grant.
Kickstart Scheme
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds.
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.
Coronavirus Act report: September 2020
The third two-monthly report on which powers in the Coronavirus Act 2020 are currently active.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant extension
The grant is being extended from 1 November 2020. Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can get.
Hospitality venues in England are now legally required to enforce the rule of 6 or face a fine of up to £4,000.
Designated businesses and organisations, including hospitality, close contact services and leisure venues, will also be legally required to log details of customers, visitors and staff for NHS Test and Trace and required to display official NHS QR code posters under law
NHS Test and Trace service in the workplace
Guidance on the NHS Test and Trace service for employers, businesses and workers updated to reflect the new legal requirements for designated venues to collect contact details and display official NHS QR code posters from 24th September
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.
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
Kickstart Scheme
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds.
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.
New 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
Business Survey:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dcms-coronavirus-impact-business-survey/dcms-business-survey-headline-measures
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.
Applications Now Open for the Local Authority Discretion Fund. Businesses that had been eligible for the Self-Employment Income Support are also now eligible for the LA Discretionary Business Grant.
Apply for the coronavirus Future Fund
The Future Fund will provide UK Government loans to UK-based companies ranging from £125,000 to £5 million, subject to at least equal match funding from private investors.
Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme set to launch
Employers will be able to make claims through the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme from 26 May.
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
Government – Setting out of Road Map to recovery – 11th May 2020
Our plan to rebuild: The UK Government’s 60 page COVID-19 recovery strategy
The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy. The strategy sets out a cautious roadmap to easing existing measures in a safe and measured way, subject to successfully controlling the virus and being able to monitor and react to its spread.Stockport Council has launched a FREE job matching website to help 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
Coronavirus Act 2020: status
A table setting out the status of each measure in the Coronavirus Act 2020.
Government – Financial Support
New 100% government backed loan scheme for small business
Stockport Council – Health & Mental Well-being https://www.stockport.gov.uk/showcase/coronavirus
Government – Financial Support
CBILS – A guide to whether it may be the best options for a business
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.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/
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
Bank of England – Financial Support: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/news/2020/march/the-covid-corporate-financing-facility
Stockport Council Grant scheme:
https://www.stockport.gov.uk/business-rates-support-measures
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
UK Lockdown – Further businesses to close and exceptions: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/874732/230320_-_Revised_guidance_note_-_finalVF
Business Growth Hub:
www.businessgrowthhub.com/coronavirus https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/coronavirus/resources/2020/03/coronavirus-business-support-webinar-series
Food & Drink – advice and guidance:
https://marketingstockport.co.uk/news/food-delivery-and-takeaway-guidance-for-food-businesses-looking-to-diversify/
Health – updates from NHS
https://www.england.nhs.uk/news/
Health– Shielding the most vulnerable
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19
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.
Health – the big white wall
The Big White Wall offers 24/7 anonymous support via a digital emotional wellbeing and mental health service, offering peer support for anyone over the age of 16, support from trained clinicians alongside a range of helpful tools and resources.
Media and Marketing:
Prolific North are publishing daily updates on their blog as to how Covid-19 is impacting on the marketing, media and technology industries
Travel:
https://media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/coronavirus-travel-information
Recruitment: – DWP and Universal Credit http://news.dwp.gov.uk/dwplz/lz.aspx?p1=MQsDU1NjQ5MlM2OTA0OjNCNDJBOEZCRTJDOUJEOTc1ODQ0RTRCRDNDNzk4QUNF-&CC=&p=0
Retail: An update form British Retail Consortium
https://brc.org.uk/news/corporate-affairs/coronavirus-latest-retailer-activity/
Employment: – Stockport Jobs Match
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.
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 Scheme
From 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.
Stockport park unveils tribute to young community hero 
Research finds Covid-19 has not fundamentally changed the UK labour market 
Government sets out ‘Living with COVID’ next steps from 1st April