UK NEWS & HEADLINES:
UK STATISTICS
Total UK Cases: 4,958,868 positive tests
Latest UK daily figure: 28,773 new cases
Number in UK hospital: 2,140, +118 on previous day
New deaths across UK: 37
Total UK deaths: 128,268
England Cases per 100,000: 191
R number in UK: 1.1 to 1.3
Vaccine data:
Total 1st doses given: 45,428,681
Total 2nd doses: 33,180,069
Daily 1st doses: 79,962
Daily 2nd doses: 147,814
There have been almost 5 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.
Latest Stockport data:
Total Stockport cases: 25,228 to 6 July
Cases in the latest week: 1,001, up 293 on previous week
Total deaths: 725 to June 11th
Cases per 100,000: 341 per 100,000 week ending 2 July
R number in North West: 1.0 – 1.2
Stockport vaccine data:
1st dose: 83% of adults to 5 July
2nd dose: 63%
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:
Self-isolation to be scrapped for double-vaccinated and children
Fully vaccinated people in England will not have to self-isolate if a close contact tests positive for Covid from 16 August, the health secretary says.
Sajid Javid told MPs the same policy would also apply to anyone under the age of 18 from that date. The government would give more details this week on self-isolation rules for international travel, he added.
Heathrow to trial fast-track for full vaccinated arrivals
Fully vaccinated people arriving on two of the world’s biggest airlines will be fast-tracked at Heathrow airport in a new pilot scheme. Passengers on selected flights – from Athens, Los Angeles, Montego Bay and New York – will be able to upload their vaccination status before boarding. The trial hopes to show how pre-departure and arrival checks of vaccination status can be carried out at check in, so fully vaccinated passengers can avoid quarantine from 19 July. The government is due to update on removing the need for fully-vaccinated arrivals from amber list countries to isolate.
Covid bubbles to be axed in England’s schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said the system of sending “bubbles” of children home after a positive case would cease at the end of summer term.
The bubble system had been necessary to limit virus spread but was now causing disruption to pupils’ lives, he said.
Teaching unions warned against easing rules as cases are still rising.
The changes to school’s guidance will take effect at the same time as the country eases restrictions and moves to stage four. This is expected to be on 19 July – with confirmation of this due next Monday.
However, some schools break up a few days before that.
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’.Update to Parliament on self-isolation rules
Oral statement to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on self-isolation rules for those who have had both COVID-19 vaccine doses
REGIONAL & LOCAL NEWS:
Andy Burnham responds to plans to end Covid restrictions
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, has used his fortnightly press conference this week to respond to the government’s plans to end Covid-19 restrictions on July 19th, including the mandatory wearing of face coverings in a number of indoor settings. Mr Burnham confirmed that the wearing of face coverings would not be enforced on public transport in Greater Manchester, arguing that differing rules for the city-region could be confusing for passengers, and that the local government only had powers to enforce stricter rules on the tram network. However, he also encouraged Greater Manchester residents to continue using face coverings in shops and on public transport despite the government’s relaxation of restrictions.
Hilton Hotels coming to Stockport
Create Developments has exchanged contracts with Stockport Council for a Hampton by Hilton development in the town centre. The company will be completing the new Hampton by Hilton hotel project, subject to planning permission being granted, with its sister company Create Construction, a specialist in high-volume accommodation. Working alongside architects AEW and planning consultant Iceni Projects, Create Developments has plans for a 156-bedroom facility, which are due to be submitted to Stockport Council’s planning department by the end of the year.
It is anticipated that the scheme would help to protect and create construction jobs and apprenticeships, as well as provide more than 40 new hospitality jobs.
Mobile vaccination vans coming to Stockport
Three vaccination vans will be in Stockport this Thursday, 8 July, and Friday, 9 July from 10am- 4pm, offering first and second doses of the Covid-19 vaccine without an appointment. Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccinations will both be available subject to eligibility. Check locations HERE
SECTOR SPECIFIC CORONAVIRUS-RELATED NEWS:
BUSINESS:
Treasury reveals total Covid-19 business support provided through loan schemes
HM Treasury has revealed it has provided 1.67 million government backed loans worth nearly £80 billion via business support schemes during the coronavirus pandemic. The total business support provided by the UK government includes the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme (CBILS), the Bounce Back Loan Scheme and companies that have benefited from the Future Fund. More than 1.5 million Bounce Back Loans worth £47 billion were provided during the pandemic, with £26 billion also provided through CBILS as well as over £5 billion of business interruption loans to large businesses.
Treasury Direction made by the Chancellor under Section 76 of the Coronavirus Act 2020
New Further Treasury Direction made under Section 76 of the Coronavirus Act 2020
COMMUNITY:
Self-isolation to be eased for fully vaccinated adults in step 4
From 16 August, double jabbed individuals and under 18s will no longer need to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of someone with COVID-19
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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to safely plan a wedding or civil partnership, or funeral, wake or commemoration
What you need to do if you’re planning a wedding or civil partnership ceremony or reception, wake or commemorative event in venues such as gardens or marquees on private land, excluding indoors inside private homes.
CONSTRUCTION:
Buyers report 24-year-high in construction output growth
The bellwether IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI Total Activity Index hit 66.3 in June, up from 64.2 in May, to record the strongest rate of growth for 24 years. But materials shortages saw suppliers’ delivery times length to the greatest extent since the survey began as price increases hit record levels.
EDUCATION:
Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak
What all schools will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic – we have added operational guidance for schools which applies at Step 4. This guidance removes restrictions such as keeping children in consistent groups (bubbles) and wearing face coverings in classrooms and communal areas and on dedicated school transport. It also includes information about updating your outbreak management plan and what to do when an individual in your school tests positive for COVID-19. From 16 August 2021, children under the age of 18 years old will no longer be required to self-isolate if they are contacted by NHS Test and Trace as a close contact.
Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
What childcare services early years settings, childminders and local authorities need to provide during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – added operational guidance for early years settings which applies at Step 4.
Higher education providers: coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) operational guidance for higher education providers – added operational guidance which applies from Step 4. This guidance removes restrictions in line with wider society, including social distancing and the wearing of face coverings. It also includes updated information on outbreak management plans, testing, and new and returning students travelling from overseas.
Actions for FE colleges and providers during the coronavirus outbreak
Find out what you’ll need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak to maintain provision – added operational guidance for FE providers which applies from Step 4. This guidance removes restrictions such as keeping students in consistent groups (bubbles) and wearing face coverings in classrooms and communal areas and on dedicated transport. It also includes information about updating your outbreak management plan and what to do when an individual in your setting tests positive for COVID-19. From Step 4, close contacts with be identified by NHS Test and Trace. We have also updated the guidance for testing over the summer and autumn term. By the autumn term, children under the age of 18 years old will no longer be required to self-isolate if they are contacted by NHS Test and Trace as a close contact.
HOSPITALITY:
Pub chain Wetherspoon has criticised the UK government for prioritising supermarkets over the hospitality industry.
In a statement issued today (July 7), the company spoke out against the “unfairness” regarding VAT across the two sectors. The firm stated: “Supermarkets pay zero VAT on food, but pubs and restaurants pay 20 per cent, in normal circumstances. The chancellor reduced VAT on food for the hospitality industry to 5 per cent last year, still above the rate paid by supermarkets, which was nonetheless welcome. “However, it is now proposed that VAT returns to 20 per cent, in stages, in the next year. The interim rise to VAT of 12.5 per cent, in September 2021, will result in Wetherspoon having to increase food prices by around 40 pence per meal. The VAT rise will make the entire hospitality industry less competitive vis a vis powerful supermarket.”
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
COVID Local Support Grant extension 21 June to 30 September 2021: guidance for local councils
Information for local councils on the COVID Local Support Grant funding extension from 21 June to 30 September 2021 to support vulnerable households in England.
COVID Local Support Grant and Winter Grant Scheme: guidance for local councils
Information for local councils on the COVID Local Support Grant and Winter Grant Scheme funding to support vulnerable households – added link to guidance on the COVID Local Support Grant extension from 21 June to 30 September 2021.
PROPERTY:
Housebuilder reports robust sales and “very strong order book”
Housebuilder Redrow has said it expects turnover in its current financial year to rise back up to more than £2bn as it benefits from a robust sales market and a “very strong order book”. The forecast was made in a trading update for the financial year to 27 June 2021 in which Redrow said it expects turnover for 2021 to be about £1.94bn. That is up from £1.34bn in 2020 and moving back towards the £2.11bn reported in 2019. Legal completions during 2021 rose from 4,032 to 5,620. A continuing strong sales market combined with the tapering of the stamp duty holiday at the end of June has resulted in Redrow’s homes turnover in the regional businesses being ahead of expectations. In addition, in June the group completed the final phase of a PRS sector scheme in London ahead of schedule adding £43m to turnover in the 2021 financial year.
Agent: Urban rental demand rising as Manchester sees double-digit growth
Rental demand has started to return to the majority of major UK cities during the second quarter of this year, with all but a handful of London boroughs also seeing an uplift. Research by lettings agency Barrows and Forrester looks at rental listings across all of the major property portals, taking an average demand score for the nation’s major cities based on where has the highest number of properties already let as a percentage of all rental listings. The analysis of 23 major UK cities found that rental demand is currently at 33 per cent on average, up from 23 per cent a year ago in the second quarter of 2020. There have been notable uplifts across a number of cities, with 12 locations from Bournemouth to Cambridge, Bristol to Manchester and more, all seeing double-digit growth year on year.
SPORT:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on the phased return of elite sport
Guidance for elite athletes and coaches on the phased return of elite sport – updated Elite sport Stage Four – return to cross border competition to reflect current government guidance.
TRANSPORT:
Get a coronavirus (COVID-19) test if you’re an HGV or van driver
COVID-19 testing for hauliers arriving in England and travelling from the UK – hauliers travelling to Germany only need proof of a negative COVID-10 test if they will be there longer than 72 hours.
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.
Haulier coronavirus testing
To monitor the number of tests delivered and the positivity rate of the tests.
TRAVEL:
On The Beach is raising £26m in a move designed to provide greater resilience, flexibility and firepower on the back of the disruption caused by the pandemic.
The company has undertaken a non-pre-emptive placing, with a total of 7,870,000 placing shares having been placed by Numis Securities and Peel Hunt at a price of 330 pence each. OTB undertook a number of actions during FY20 in order to trade through the pandemic and exit the disruptive period in a strong position from which to capture market share. This included conserving cash, increasing the total available under its bank facility to £75m and raising £65.1m through a share placing. However, the lockdowns of 2021 have since had a “material impact” on the group’s trading performance due to “exceptionally low levels of consumer demand and a significant number of cancellations”.
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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