UK NEWS & HEADLINES:
UK STATISTICS
Total UK Cases: 4,930,534 positive tests
Latest UK daily figure: 27,334 new cases
Number in UK hospital: 1,905, +107 on previous day
New deaths across UK: 9
Total UK deaths: 128,231
England Cases per 100,000: 181
R number in UK: 1.1 to 1.3
Vaccine data:
Total 1st doses given: 45,274,497
Total 2nd doses: 33,068,659
Daily 1st doses: 77,222
Daily 2nd doses: 111,410
There have been 4.9 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and more than 128,000 people have died, government figures show. However, these figures include only people who have died within 28 days of testing positive for coronavirus. More than 45 million people in the UK have now had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
The R value and growth rate in England
The R range for England is 1.1 to 1.3 and the growth rate range for England is +3% to +6% per day as of 2 July 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:
Covid-related restrictions to end on 19th July
Yesterday evening, the Prime Minister confirmed that the current Covid-19 restrictions will end in England on 19 July 2021 although absolute final confirmation will be announced following a review of the data next week. From 19th July, all businesses will be able to invite their staff to return to the workplace and the wearing of face masks will no longer be legally required although people are advised to use their own discretion. Restrictions will be lifted on the number of people allowed to attend weddings, funerals and other life events and venues will be able to open their doors without a limit on numbers, including nightclubs that have been forced to close for the past 16 months. The need for signing in with the NHS app test & trace app and table service only in pubs, bars and restaurants will end. Boris Johnson also warned that positive tests could see cases increase later in the year to 50,000 a day, but that it was timely to introduce changes to restrictions now. He said that unfortunately we must learn to live with the virus but that the vaccination programme will be crucial in achieving a return to ‘normality’. Proof of vaccination or a negative test will still be required for international travel although details of this will be revealed later today / this week.
Prime Minister sets out plan to ease restrictions at step 4
Health Secretary’s statement on the pandemic and roadmap out of restrictions
Yesterday, Monday, Health Secretary Sajid Javid set out further details of what Step 4 will look like.
“We will revoke all social distancing guidance, including the 2-metre rule, except for in some specific settings, such as ports of entry and medical settings, where it makes sense for those to continue.
“It will no longer be a legal requirement to wear face coverings in any setting, including on public transport – although we advise this as a voluntary measure for crowded and enclosed spaces.
“It will no longer be necessary to work from home.
“There will be no limits on the number of people you can meet.
“There will be no limits on the number of people who can attend life events, like weddings and funerals – and no restrictions on communal worship and singing.
“We will remove legal requirements on how businesses operate. Capacity caps will all be lifted, and there will no longer be a requirement to offer table service. All businesses forced to close their doors because of the pandemic will be able to open them once again.
“And we will lift the cap on named care home visitor numbers, so that families can come together in the ways they want to, once again.
“Ministers will provide further statements this week on self-isolation for fully vaccinated people, including for international travel, and on restrictions in education settings – including the removal of bubbles and contact isolation.
“I can also confirm to the House that we have completed our review of certification. While already a feature of international travel, we have concluded that we do not think using certification as a condition of entry is the way to go. For people who haven’t been offered a full course of vaccination, and for businesses, we felt the impact outweighed the public health benefits.
“Businesses can use COVID-status certification at their own discretion…… and from Step 4 onwards, the NHS Covid Pass will be accessible through the NHS app and other non-digital routes. This will be the main way people can prove their COVID-19 status – a status they will achieve once they have completed a full vaccine course, a recent negative test, or by some other proof of natural immunity.
“We know that as a consequence, cases will rise – just as they have done at every step on our roadmap. But this time, our wall of protection will help us. While Step 4 will be the moment to let go of many of restrictions, we must hold on to those sensible everyday decisions that can keep us all safe.
“The responsibility to combat COVID-19 lies with each and every one of us. That means staying at home when you’re asked to self-isolate. It means considering the guidance that we’re setting out. And it means getting the jab – both doses – when you’re offered it, something that is still the single biggest contribution anyone can make to our national effort. And it may even mean three jabs in a single year for some of us. Last week, the JCVI provided interim advice on who to prioritise for a third dose – and our most vulnerable will be offered booster COVID-19 jabs from September, in time for the winter. And preparing for the winter ahead is not just about COVID-19, but flu as well. Because of the measures in place this winter, almost nobody in the UK has had flu for 18 months now. That’s obviously a good thing, but it means our immunity will be down. This winter’s flu campaign will be more important than ever – and we’re currently looking at whether we can give people their COVID-19 booster shot and the flu jab at the same time.
“It’s vital that each of us plays our part – to protect ourselves and to protect others – into better days ahead.”
COVID-19 Response: Summer 2021 (Roadmap)
The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response: Summer 2021’. This document sets out the details of the final roadmap step (Step 4) as we transition out of lockdown.
LOCAL / REGIONAL NEWS & UPDATES:
Latest Stockport data:
Total Stockport cases: 25,094 to 5 July
Cases in the latest week: 961 (25 June to 1 July), up 265 on previous week
Total deaths: 725 to June 11th
Cases per 100,000: 328 per 100,000 week ending 1 July
R number in North West: 1.0 – 1.2
Stockport vaccine data:
1st dose: 83% of adults to 1 July
2nd dose: 63%
Scroll down for the latest Coronavirus Grant news for Stockport based businesses
REGIONAL & LOCAL NEWS:
Plans launched for £14.5m town centre Discovery store Stockroom
Stockport is pioneering an innovative plan to increase footfall and inspire a love of learning in children and adults.Stockroom is the working title for a new, universal, ‘Learning and Discovery Store’ which will repurpose large areas of empty retail space in the Merseyway Shopping Centre around Adlington Walk into a mixed-use learning, culture and events space. Stockroom will be an inclusive and accessible space which will support the people of Stockport to learn new skills, practice arts and crafts, enjoy live music and performances and benefit from cutting-edge learning and IT facilities. It will be larger than a football field and be a destination which is packed with activities to attract people of all ages and tastes to Stockport town centre as a place to visit and spend time with friends and family.
Stockport-based wholesaler, Parfetts, has finished the year with a record turnover of £570 million for the period July 2020 to June 2021
The mark the record-breaking sales figures, the employee-owned business has rewarded all its staff with a tax-free 4% bonus. The move follows a series of bonuses throughout the year to recognise the hard work of staff through lockdown and a period of unprecedented growth. The firm’s latest turnover figures have surpassed the previous strong performance for its 2019-2020 financial year that was published in May. The record turnover for the wholesaler includes the performance of its rapidly expanding GoLocal brand which has seen sales increase through lockdown and ongoing restrictions. The fascia now has over 850 retailers, with an off-licence focused fascia, The Local, also launching in 2020. Parfetts has also expanded its geographical reach by expanding its delivered service into the Midlands and seen its online presence continue to grow to over 40% of all orders.
SECTOR SPECIFIC CORONAVIRUS-RELATED NEWS:
BUSINESS:
Workers no longer required to work from home from 19th July
From July 19 it is likely that business owners, including agencies and industry suppliers, will no longer have to ask staff to work from home. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced yesterday evening that the government order to work from home, when possible, would likely cease from July 19; “the details of who goes back to workplaces and when beyond that date was a matter for employers and employees” he added. A final decision on whether to go ahead with all aspects of the last phase of the opening of the country will be taken in a week’s time following a review of the latest data. If the government’s tests for removing restrictions are being met, July 19 will see:
- The government no longer requiring people to work from home;
- The removal of the ‘one metre-plus’ rule in almost all settings, including offices;
- An end to the compulsory wearing of face masks in shops or on public transport;
- No limits on social contact, groups of any size can gather inside or outside;
- All remaining businesses, including nightclubs, able to re-open;
No capacity caps on large scale events such as sports matches or concerts;
Work out your turnover so you can claim the fifth SEISS grant
Find out the turnover figures you’ll need before you claim, where to find them and how they affect your grant amount.
Claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
Find out how to claim the grant if you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19).
How your trading conditions affect your eligibility for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
Find out what we mean by reduced activity, capacity or demand or temporary closure and read examples of how this could affect your eligibility.
HM Treasury coronavirus (COVID-19) business loan scheme statistics
HMT management information about the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS), Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) and Future Fund Scheme.
Final Covid loans data reveals £80 billion of government support through the pandemic
Businesses were supported through the pandemic with nearly £80-billion of emergency government-backed loans, final figures published by HM Treasury today (6 July) reveal.
If you move goods between the UK and countries in the EU, you need to follow new customs and tax rules.
HMRC can help you, as we understand how challenging it can be for many businesses. If you have a specific question about importing, exporting or customs reliefs you should call our Customs and International Trade helpline on 0300?? ?322?? ?9434. The helpline is open?? ?from 8am?? ?to?? ?10pm?? ?Monday?? ?to?? ?Friday and?? ?from 8am?? ?to?? ?4pm at?? ?week??ends. You can also send us your questions or webchat.
Other support available includes:
Our HMRC’s YouTube channel where you can watch videos to familiarise yourself with the new customs processes and what you need to do before you trade goods with the EU. If you buy goods from the EU, or send or sell goods to the EU for your business, our Rules of Origin recorded webinar will help you understand the process and what you need to do.
Income Tax and National Insurance contributions exemption for employer-provided coronavirus antigen tests
This tax information and impact note is about a temporary exemption from Income Tax benefit in kind charge for employees who get a coronavirus antigen test from their employer.
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.
DVLA Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
Find out the date of applications we are processing and how to access our online services.
EDUCATION:
Education Secretary to announce new rules to replace school bubbles
The “bubble” system was designed to stop coronavirus spreading through schools. But it has meant missed lessons for pupils – with 375,000 children sent home last week – and frustration for parents juggling work and childcare. Of those pupils forced to stay off last month, only about 4% were confirmed cases. Most were confined to home because of a potential contact at school.
EVENTS:
Events Research Programme – Ministerial Directions
Ministerial Directions in relation to the Events Research Programme pilot events – added Royal London Series (10 July), Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Open Championship Directions.
COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021: roadmap reviews
The Government has published information, including the final reports, regarding the reviews that were committed to in the ‘COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021’; this page has been updated to include additional reports from the roadmap reviews. This includes reports from the event research programme, the social distancing review and certification review
HEALTH & WELLBEING:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing for adult social care settings
Outlines the COVID-19 testing available for testing staff, residents and visitors for all adult social care settings.
COVID-19: how to work safely in domiciliary care in England
A resource for those working in domiciliary care providing information on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) – added new section on use of PPE for live-in care-workers.
Hospital discharge and community support: policy and operating model
Sets out how health and care systems should support the safe and timely discharge of people who no longer need to stay in hospital.
COVID-19: migrant health guide
Advice and guidance for healthcare practitioners on the health needs of migrant patients – updated information about the mental health of migrants during the pandemic.
MANUFACTURING:
Jobs at Ellesmere Port site secure as Vauxhall confirms van production
Motor giant Stellantis guaranteed the future of its Ellesmere Port manufacturing site today with confirmation that it will make new electric vans and passenger versions from 2022. The announcement will secure around 1,100 jobs at the Cheshire plant, as well as thousands more in the motor industry supply chain. Stellantis said it will manufacture a range of eight electric vans, from delivery vehicles to their passenger derivatives, from the end of next year as part of a £100m investment.
Increase in June new car registrations
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said that registrations increased by 28 per cent year-on-year to 186,128 during the sixth month of the year. However, monthly registrations were down by 16.4 per cent compared with the previous decade average, while total registrations for Q2 2021 fell short of industry expectations by approximately 9,000 units. Overall, registrations for the first half of the year are down 26.8 per cent.
PROPERTY:
Good news for buy-to-let as mortgage choice bounces back
There’s good news for the buy to let sector today as an independent mortgage market monitor reports a 15-month high in the number of products aimed at the sector. Moneyfacts says that at 2,709 products, July sees the highest number of options on offer in the buy to let sector since March 2020. In the past year alone some 971 products have been added, making up ground after availability was limited when swathes of products were withdrawn following the onset of the pandemic. The average overall two and five-year fixed BTL rates have fallen when compared to July 2019 – good news for those looking to remortgage – however year-on-year both the two- and five-year fixed average rates for all LTVs are in fact up 0.37 and 0.31 per cent respectively.
RETAIL:
Ocado rings up revenue surge of 21% as customer numbers rise
An online supermarket has announced that its revenues have grown by more than 20 per cent over the past six months. Ocado, which concentrates on streamlining the online grocery shopping process, has reported that its revenues for the first half of this year are 21.4 per cent higher than they were in the same period last year. This comes despite a lifting of pandemic restrictions which had made it harder for customers to shop in physical stores. Ocado noted that basket sizes were 10 per cent lower than they had been at the beginning of the period, but that its customer base had increased by 22 per cent across the half, rising from 639,000 to 777,000.
TRAVEL:
easyJet and airBaltic add new routes from Manchester
The first flights have taken off from Manchester Airport on new routes run by easyJet and Latvian carrier airBaltic from the Northern hub. easyJet has launched flights from Manchester Airport to Green list destination Ibiza for the first time, with the inaugural flight having taken off on Saturday, 3rd July at 15:20 with 130 passengers onboard reuniting customers with friends and family and taking holidaymakers away on a long-awaited break. Flights from Manchester to Ibiza are now operating up to three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the summer, providing customers in the North West of England with even more choice to get away.
Germany to lift ban on tourists from UK and Portugal
With plans to end restrictions in England confirmed, there are signs Britons could soon enjoy a little more freedom abroad. Fully vaccinated visitors not required to quarantine. Others will still be required to quarantine for 10 days, although this can be reduced with a negative test on the fifth day. The UK government is also expected to announce plans to allow fully vaccinated British people to travel to countries classed as “amber”, in the UK’s traffic-light system, without having to quarantine on their return.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents
This is advice for visa customers and applicants in the UK, visa customers outside of the UK and British nationals overseas who need to apply for a passport affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus – updated section ‘If you’re outside the UK and your leave has expired before you are able to return’ as the concession has been extended to 19 July 2021.
CORONAVIRUS GRANTS FOR BUSINESSES IN STOCKPORT:
Applications for the Economic Recovery Fund ARG Localities Grant closed 31st May
Discretionary Grants summary:
As at 01/07/2021
- Received: 2,911
- Processed: 2,911 (100%)
- Grants Funding Issued: £10,493,716
Restart Grants summary:
Grant allocation: £14,652,603
Number of businesses eligible: 1,816
Number received a grant: 1,738
Total value of payments made: £12,408,150
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 closed on 30 June 2021
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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