August 14th – Coronavirus News Updates

Latest UK data:

Positive tests: 313,798 have tested positive + daily 1,009 new cases

Loss of life: 46,706 across all settings + 77

Cases in Stockport: 78 cases 2 Aug – 8 Aug (+3 on previous week)

Cases in Stockport: Stabilising at approximately 25 per 100,000 (Average area in England 5)

Total cases in Stockport: 1,869 since start of pandemic

Coronavirus cases in the UK: daily updated statistics
The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests, cases and deaths in the UK. The way deaths are reported has been reviewed and updated using a measure based on a 28-day limit between the date of a positive lab-confirmed test and date of death. In addition, we are no longer publishing the ‘tests made available’ and have included an explanation for this.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics and analysis
Data sources of numbers relating to the coronavirus pandemic in the UK.

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 – document updated in line with the latest government guidance.

Slides, datasets and transcripts to accompany coronavirus press conferences
Slides, datasets and transcripts from press conferences at 10 Downing Street in response to coronavirus.

UK HEADLINES:

Prime Minister announces stronger enforcement measures as easements resume
The Government has announced a series of tough new enforcement measures targeting the most serious breaches of social distancing restrictions.
Fines for repeatedly not wearing face coverings where mandated will be significantly increased in the coming weeks, and on the spot fines for hosting or facilitating illegal gatherings of more than 30 people will be introduced.
The announcement comes as a number of remaining aspects of England’s culture, sport, leisure and business sectors will be permitted to reopen from this weekend. Two weeks ago the ONS had expressed concerns about a slight increase in the number of people in England testing positive. The situation now appears to have levelled off.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): countries and territories exempt from advice against ‘all but essential’ international travel
The FCO updated its global advisory against ‘all but essential’ travel, exempting destinations that no longer pose an unacceptably high risk for British travellers. The Netherlands, Aruba, Malta, Turks and Caicos Islands, France and Monaco have been removed from the exemptions list to the Global Travel Advisory based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. The Netherlands, Aruba, Malta, Turks and Caicos Islands, France and Monaco are no longer exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel. The FCO advises against all but essential travel to The Netherlands, Aruba, Malta, Turks and Caicos Islands, France and Monaco.

France, the Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks and Caicos Islands and Aruba to be removed from travel corridors list
People arriving in England from these destinations from 4am Saturday 15 August will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks.

TTG: Boris Johnson: we must be “absolutely ruthless” on quarantine
Boris Johnson has said the government must be “absolutely ruthless” when it comes to deciding whether to remove more destinations from the UK’s safe travel list.

Roadmap to Recovery to resume from Saturday 15^th August
The plan set out in the ‘roadmap to recovery’ which was paused for two weeks will resume from Saturday 15 August in England – except for specific areas where local restrictions are in place.

Indoor theatres, music and performance venues will be able to reopen with socially distanced audiences under updated performing arts guidance published by the Government.
Wedding Receptions in the form of a sit-down meal in a COVID-secure location for up to 30 guests will now be permitted.

Piloting of small number of sporting events will resume from August 15 with a view to reopening competition venues for sports fans, with social distancing measures in place from 1 October. This will commence with the final of the World Snooker Championship at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre during 15-16 August, with a full pilot programme to follow.

Indoor play and indoor soft play, bowling alleys, skating rinks and casinos will be permitted to reopen.

Beauty salons, tattoo studios, spas and barbers across England will be able to offer all close contact services – including front of the face treatments such as eyebrow threading, eyelash treatments and facials from August 15 under new guidance.

A number of pilots will now take place at event venues across the country to help plan how best to restart indoor business events and implement social distancing practices. Business events and conferences will be permitted to resume from 1 October provided rates of infection remain at current levels.

Taking into account new evidence provided by SAGE and consultation with industry, the Government has also confirmed today that all staff offering close contact services, including hairdressers, should now wear a face mask (type 2 surgical), in addition to a clear visor that covers the face. This will help protect the customer and staff from respiratory droplets caused by sneezing, coughing, or speaking.
The guidance also applies to businesses that operate remotely, such as massage therapists working in people’s homes, and those learning in vocational training environments. The Government will continue to review these measures which are based upon the very latest infection rates. More detail on the new enforcement measures will be set out in the coming week.

Test and Trace service reaches more than 250,000 people since launch
New NHS Test and Trace app begins trial phase, as latest statistics show the service is consistently reaching the majority of people testing positive and their contacts.

Celebrate Shop Local Week and support local businesses.
Shoppers across the UK have been urged to do their bit and take part in Shop Local Week (10-16 August) to help local businesses rebuild from the coronavirus pandemic.

LOCAL / REGIONAL NEWS & UPDATES:

Coronavirus update from Director Of Public Health

The council is working very closely with our partners in the borough and throughout Greater Manchester. The seven day rate of positive tests per 100,000 people in Stockport has risen to 26.6 for the week ending 08/08/20 (up from 25.6 in the week ending 01/08/20 and 15.7 the week before that). This means that the transmission of coronavirus within the borough is still increasing and together we need to do all we can to try to stop the spread of Coronavirus.

Despite our positive test rate remaining largely similar to last week, we must all continue to remember the three S’s: no more than Six people (outdoors in public places), Socially distance and Sanitise to #StopTheSpread. We want to encourage all our residents to do this, to help us to reduce transmission in Stockport, as it’s for everyone’s benefit. We are providing advice and support to the care sector, businesses, hospitality sector and other settings to help prevent outbreaks, and acting quickly when an outbreak is identified. We are also targeting our engagement with groups where we are seeing rises in positive tests – in particular teenagers and adults under 40 – so that we can reinforce messages about how to follow the current restrictions and stay safe. We fully understand that many people have missed seeing friends and family over the last few months. Despite the current restrictions on meeting with other households in indoor settings such as homes, gardens, pubs and restaurants, residents can still meet up to six people outdoors – for example, in a park or the outdoor area of a pub or restaurant – providing you socially distance from one another. As well as limiting your contact with other households, socially distancing, wearing a face covering and regular hand washing are still the most effective way to stay safe.

For a full list of what you can and can’t do and frequently asked questions please visit the GOV.UK website.

Stockport residents have responded really well on the whole throughout the pandemic to the advice put in place to protect us all. We are very grateful for the fantastic community spirit we have seen throughout the last few months and the continued efforts of the people of Stockport to keep one another safe. We ask that these efforts continue and that residents follow the latest guidance so that together we can stop the spread of Coronavirus.

Building on Success: Transforming Stockport for the Future
An upcoming Insider Online Forum will ask how Stockport can maintain its regeneration momentum and signpost opportunities in the town for businesses and investment. The event will provide an update on how key developments in the town are progressing, assessing what the latest commercial and residential developments could bring. Its ever-improving cultural scene and night-time economy will also be discussed. The event – which is free to view – will take place on Thursday 20 August at 2pm. Panellists include:

Caroline Simpson, corporate director for place, Stockport Council
Richard Carter, managing director, UK and Ireland, BASF
Phil Hepworth, director, AEW Architects
Chris Lloyd, investment director, Glenbrook

Stockport, saddle up ready for Cycle September
Transport for Greater Manchester is encouraging individuals and organisations to take part in Cycle September, a global competition to encourage more people to travel by bike.

Stockport Business Support coronavirus recovery

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 – www.skbusinessrecovery.co.uk to support businesses through the phases of recovery.

North of England: local restrictions
Find out what you can and cannot do if you live, work or travel in areas of the north of England – added that children of parents who are separated can move between households while the restrictions are in place and ‘Changes to restrictions’ to make the guidance clearer.

Business Grants Funds: programme closure.
The Small Business grants fund, the Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Grants Fund and the Discretionary Grants Fund, should close by Friday 28 August. No further grants will be considered beyond that date. £62 million in grants have been made to 5,500 businesses premises in Stockport.

If you believe you are entitled to the Small Business Grants Fund, the Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Grants Fund https://www.stockport.gov.uk/support-for-businesses-and-employers/small-business-grant-funding-coronavirus but haven’t yet provided your bank account details to the Council then please do so as soon as possible using the link provided.

The Discretionary Grant Scheme for phase 4 closed at midnight on 07/08/2020.

Any appeals against the discretionary grant decisions must be received by the Council by 5pm this Friday, 14/08/2020 – appeals made after this date and time will not be considered.”

Stockport businesses grant funding payments:

Main Grant Scheme:

Stockport Council have now administered a total of 5,368 grants bringing the total amount paid to £61,615,000 and bringing the total to 98% of those identified as eligible as at 11/03/2020.

Local Authority Discretionary Grant funding scheme

Status of LAD Payments to date:

Applications: 794
Payments: £1,589,000

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

Stockport – is your business open for business?

Is your business in Stockport? Are you ‘open for business’? Whatever your business, we want to support you. And it’s free! Follow the link, fill in the form and we will add you to our directory:

Stockport – Open for Business

COMMUNITY:

Meeting people from outside your household
How you can see people that you do not live with while protecting yourself and others from coronavirus (COVID-19) – the government will be introducing fines for those who facilitate or organise illegal gatherings of over 30 people, and updated guidance on shielding.

Young carers and young adult carers: providing care during coronavirus
Guidance and information for people under the age of 25 who are providing care for someone during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): providing unpaid care
Information for people who are caring, unpaid, for friends or family during the coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19: reducing transmission – what you can do to help
Advice on how you can help reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance
Find guidance about coronavirus (COVID-19) for health and social care settings, other non-clinical settings, and for the general public.

COVID-19: Guidance for small marriages and civil partnerships
Guidance for people planning to get married or form a civil partnership in England.

COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection
Stay at home guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.

Face coverings: when to wear one and how to make your own
This page explains when to wear a face covering and how to make one – added that face coverings are required in these settings: casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys, indoor play areas, exhibition halls and conference centres.

Coronavirus and the social impacts on Great Britain: 14 August 2020
Indicators from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey covering the period 5 August to 9 August 2020 to understand the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on people, households and communities in Great Britain.

Face coverings: when to wear one and how to make your own
This page explains when to wear a face covering and how to make one. Updated enforcement action to reflect announced fine amounts.

Coronavirus: driving tests
Check when driving tests and motorcycle tests restart in England, Scotland and Wales, and find out what changes to expect when you take your test – updated the section about emergency driving tests for critical workers, as you can no longer apply for an emergency test.

EDUCATION:

Awarding GCSE, AS & A levels in summer 2020: interim report
Report into the grading of GCSE, AS, A level, advanced extension awards and extended project qualifications in summer 2020 – updated with separate, extended Annex Q looking at the differences between CAGs and final grades by socio-economic group.

Student guide to appeals and malpractice or maladministration complaints: summer 2020
A guide for those receiving qualification results in England this summer – updated to reflect that grades will not go down as the result of an appeal.

Extraordinary regulatory framework: General Qualifications, COVID-19 Conditions and Requirements
This document sets out our regulatory requirements for awarding organisations offering general qualifications during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Induction for newly qualified teachers during the coronavirus outbreak
Guidance about changes to newly qualified teacher (NQT) induction during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – update to extend the period to 1 September 2021 during which NQT absences related to coronavirus (COVID-19) will not contribute towards the absence limit that would extend statutory induction.

EMPLOYERS / BUSINESS / FINANCE:

Job Retention Bonus – Policy Statement:
Employers will be able to claim a one-off payment of £1,000 for every employee they have previously received a grant for under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), and who remains continuously employed through to the end of Ja?nu?ar?y 2021. To be eligible, the employee must have received earnings in November, December and January, and must have been paid an average of at least £520 per month, and a total of at least £1,560 across the three months.
As the employer, you will be able to claim the bonus after you have filed PAYE information for Ja?nu?ar?y 2021, and the bonus will be paid from Fe?br?ua?ry 2021. More detailed guidance, including how you can claim the bonus online, will be available by the end of September.

Reminder of changes to CJRS – From 1 Au?gu?st 2020, CJRS continues to provide grants for furloughed employees but no longer funds employers’ National Insurance (NI) and pensions contributions. You now have to make these payments from your own resources for all employees, whether furloughed or not. Our guidance has been updated to reflect these changes. Further guidance and live webinars offering more support on changes to the scheme and how they impact you are available to book online – go to GOV?.UK and search ‘help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus’.

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 – added a YouTube video for Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, Universal Credit and Child Benefit

Staying alert and safe (social distancing)
The most important thing we can do is to stay alert, control the virus, and in doing so, save live – document updated in line with the most recent government guidance.

Coronavirus grant funding: local authority payments to small and medium businesses
Local authorities have received and distributed funding to support small and medium businesses in England during coronavirus.

Closing certain businesses and venues in England
Guidance on the closure of certain businesses and venues as part of further social distancing measures, and on the further easing of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions in July and August 2020.

Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure – all services, including those in the highest risk zone, can restart from 15 August 2020. Practitioners must now wear a visor and mask. Customers must now wear face coverings. Performing arts – Updated to Stage Four guidance – performances allowed indoors and outdoors (but with a limited socially-distanced audience indoors).

Coronavirus: driver and rider trainer guidance
Guidance for driving instructors and motorcycle trainers about the restart of driver and rider training and tests, including working safely and timescales – updated the section on timescales for restarting driving and motorcycle tests to show that the service for critical workers to apply for an emergency test closed on 14 August 2020.

HEALTH CARE & WELLBEING:

UK government secures new COVID-19 vaccines and backs global clinical trial
UK citizens will receive early access to 90 million doses of 2 COVID-19 vaccine candidates should they prove safe and effective.

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.

PHE data series on deaths in people with COVID-19: technical summary
Summary of the PHE data series on deaths in people with COVID-19, outlining what the changes mean and how the data compare to other COVID-19 death data series.

Testing and contact tracing in the UK: summary of data
A summary of the data available on testing and contract tracing in the UK.

Excess mortality in English regions
Excess mortality by English region; broken down by age, sex, upper tier local authority, ethnic group, level of deprivation, cause of death and place of death.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey pilot: England and Wales, 14 August 2020
Initial data from the COVID-19 Infection Survey. This survey is being delivered in partnership with the University of Oxford, the University of Manchester and Public Health England.

NHS Test and Trace statistics (England): methodology
The methodology has been updated to include new information on the geographical breakdowns for tracing data and to include information on Coronavirus testing data in the UK. The structure of this document has also been improved to add further clarity.

HOSPITALITY:

Claim money back through the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
Find out how to claim the reimbursement for discounts given to diners with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme.

Daily Visitors to DCMS Sponsored Museums and Galleries
These experimental statistics show the number of daily visits to DCMS sponsored museums and galleries. For final visitor figures, refer to the monthly report.

JUDICIARY:

Courts and tribunals tracker list during coronavirus outbreak
This page held a tracker list of open, staffed and suspended courts during the coronavirus outbreak – Manchester Crown Court update.

HM Courts and Tribunals Service engagement groups
Professional and public user groups working with HMCTS on aspects of the reform programme, including collaboration on new development proposals.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for local government
Updated guidance for local councils during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Transport demand management toolkit for local authorities
Help for local authorities in England outside London to manage increased demand on the public transport network.

MILITARY:

Annual inspection waiver for tank vehicles
Notice allowing tank vehicles, with extended roadworthiness test certificates, to remain in service and on our roads without a valid ADR 1(C) certificate – extension of exemption to vehicles holding a valid annual roadworthiness test certificate, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency notification plus pre-booked inspection appointment.

PROPERTY:

Outlook optimistic for Buy-to-Let except in one place!
The latest house price index, produced by the website Home, gives a broadly optimistic outlook for landlords and other buy to let investors – except, that is, in London. Home’s director, Doug Shephard, says the capital is in short term lettings difficulties because of a glut in supply – up a jaw-dropping 30 per cent on this time last year, thanks mostly to the return of many properties from the short-let Airbnb and related sector. Home says that in the north and west, annualised rises are broadly around the 10 per cent mark and this, coupled with the capital gains to be had in these sales markets, there is likely to be further BTL investments.

RURAL AFFAIRS:

Government opens applications to farmers for £10k dairy support fund
The government has today announced that applications have opened for dairy farmers to access a support fund following lockdown. The fund will allow qualifying farmers in England to access up to £10k to drive the sector’s recovery. To be eligible for support from the fund, farmers in England need to demonstrate that they have suffered a reduction in the average price paid for their milk of 25 per cent or more in April 2020 when compared with February 2020.

TRAVEL & TOURISM:

Coronavirus (COVID-19): travel corridors
List of countries and territories from where you can travel to England and may not have to self-isolate – France, the Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks and Caicos Islands and Aruba to be removed from the exempt list for arrivals from 4am Saturday 15 August 2020.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for people in England with animals
Updated with guidance on caring for animals if you’re returning from abroad and need to quarantine.

Covid-19 webinars:

Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
The YouTube video about how to participate in the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme has been amended and information about what has changed for parents – Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, has been added.

Government Webinar: Eat Out to Help Out scheme

View the webinar and find out more – Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)

Restart Travel: Build Back Better

We’ve seen some positive signs in the last couple of weeks that we’re on the road to recovery, but the travel industry’s journey is far from over. Join us for our next TTG seminar, which will explore how operators are winning back business during challenging circumstances. Book HERE

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

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/

Join an HR virtual community HRD: A Virtual Experience.

Join 2,500+ senior HR Leaders from across the globe including The Clorox Company, Diageo, DHL, Siemens, Nestle, Vodafone, Tiffany & Co, ING and more.

Date and time: Thursday June 18th from 10am CET/9am BST

Summit theme: The Resilient Organisation

Sign up here – it’s completely free!

ACAS – run a series of courses to help businesses with transition from lockdown

Useful information and links:

Stockport nominated in the Smart City category in the Digital Leaders awards.
Vote for Stockport HERE. Voting closes at 12 noon on Friday 28th August, with the winners announced on the 15th of October.

Get a discount with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
From 3 to 31 August, get a 50% discount when you eat in at restaurants that are registered with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme.
The restaurant finder tool now shows results within a 5 mile radius of the postcode used.

Get a discount with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
From 3 to 31 August, get a 50% discount when you eat in at restaurants that are registered with the Eat Out to Help Out 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.

Stockport Council publishes details for Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund.

Stockport Council has confirmed its criteria in consideration of awarding the Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund, announced as the grants Top-up fund by the Government on 1^st 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 – 11^th 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.

August 14th – Coronavirus News Updates

Latest UK data:

UK HEADLINES:

LOCAL / REGIONAL NEWS & UPDATES: