Latest UK data:
Positive tests: 328,846 have tested positive + daily 1,048 new cases
Loss of life: *41,465 across all settings + 16
Cases in Stockport: 36 cases 16 Aug – 22 Aug (- 27 on previous week)
Cases in Stockport: 12 per 100,000 (England area average is 6)
Deaths in Stockport: 359 registered to 14 August (no change in last week)
Total cases in Stockport: 1,964 to 24 August (-1)
Daily reported COVID deaths are now measured across the UK as deaths that occurred within 28 days of the first laboratory-confirmed positive COVID test
The R number and growth rate in the UK
The latest reproduction number (R) and growth rate of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK. The R number range for the UK is 0.9-1.1 and the growth rate range is -3% to +1% per day as of 21 August 2020.
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.
NHS Test and Trace (England) and coronavirus testing (UK) statistics: 6 August to 12 August 2020
Experimental statistics for weeks 1 to 11 of NHS Test and Trace contact tracing in England and coronavirus testing (UK).
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:
Low-income workers to get self-isolation pay
The Government has announced that low-income workers who are required to self-isolate in areas where there are high rates of coronavirus will be able to claim up to £182 / £13 per day. The scheme will be trialled in Blackburn with Darwen, Pendle and Oldham where tighter lockdown measures have been introduced after a rise in cases, before a national roll-out.
New payment for people self-isolating in highest risk areas
People on low incomes who need to self-isolate and are unable to work from home in areas with high incidence of COVID-19 will benefit from a new payment scheme.
The lockdown has affected families in a variety of ways, with nobody impervious to the impact. New research however has identified a growing empathy between parents, as 87% of Brits consider themselves to have been impacted less than their friends during the lockdown. In fact, nearly half (49.8%) admit they are considerably luckier than their friends, according to a new poll.
The research of UK parents who have children currently in school identified a real empathy for friends, with a quarter of Dads feeling they were significantly luckier than their mates, compared to just 14% of mums. But the impact of the lockdown is more significant in older parents, with 71% of parents aged over 55 feeling they were more impacted compared to just 34% of younger parents aged between 18-24. This could perhaps relate to stricter lockdown measures for the older generation, or the impact on their careers as offices and businesses were forced to close.
NHS Test and Trace successfully reaches almost 300,000 people
The latest weekly statistics show that the service has consistently reached the vast majority of those testing positive and their contacts in 3 months of operation.
Coronavirus and the economic impacts on the UK: 27 August 2020
New experimental data on the UK economy detailing the impact on businesses from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Data is from the Business Impact of Coronavirus Survey; a 2-weekly survey designed to estimate the impact over the previous 2 weeks and the expectations for the following 2 weeks.
LOCAL / REGIONAL NEWS & UPDATES:
Council requests for Stockport to be brought out of local restrictions
Stockport Council is requesting that government consider the lifting of local restrictions in the borough, when the decision is next reviewed by the Health Secretary. Stockport’s coronavirus infection rates have been falling in recent weeks, and in a statement to Councillors, this was attributed to the work of local residents in following the enhanced restrictions placed on Greater Manchester. The infection rate in Stockport is nearly at the same level as Wigan, which was removed from restrictions last week, with 38 cases recorded in the week ending August 23, down by 18 week-on-week.
Coronavirus – GM Mayor Andy Burnham’s latest press conference
26 August: Andy Burnham was joined by the leader of Stockport Council, Elise Wilson and Deputy Mayor, Baroness Bev Hughes
- Generally across Greater Manchester restrictions are working but there is no room for complacency
- GMP facing exceptional demand: crime levels are up, calls for assistance up by 42% compared with February, especially around mental health problems and 999 calls up to around 15,000 per week
- Andy Burnham is asking Government to ease some restrictions in Greater Manchester allowing more businesses to reopen, evidence shows ‘vast amount of transmission is in the home’; he is also calling for greater local control around track & trace
- There is a need to assess the re-opening of schools across some areas of Greater Manchester
- Elise Wilson: Downward trend in infection rates in Stockport and time to ease local restrictions
- Large gatherings are illegal; GMP will assist people in being compliant
- Regarding face coverings in schools, Mr Burnham said he would ‘err on the side of pupils wearing them than not’; Elise said that if restrictions are lifted locally, she would agree that it is at the discretion of the schools
- Returning to the office is safe if a workplace has everything in place to make it covid-safe
- Supply of home testing kits is ‘insufficient’
- On a positive note, Andy Burnham congratulated James Anderson on achieving 600 test wickets!
BBC: Plea to ease Bolton and Stockport lockdowns
CEO of Manchester Airport Group criticises Government ‘inaction on airports’
Charles Cornish, CEO of Manchester Airports Group is calling for an end to “sluggish, illogical and chaotic” approach to quarantine as passenger numbers this Bank Holiday weekend expected to down by 75%. In his statement, Mr Cornish said “Catalonia is closer to Cheshire than it is to Gran Canaria” and repeated calls for a regional approach to travel restrictions ahead of today’s anticipated Cabinet meeting.
“This time last year, Manchester recorded not just the busiest day of the year, but the busiest in the airport’s 82-year history, as more than 115,000 people flew to or from one of our 210 destinations. A year on, we will be lucky to welcome 25,000 travellers. This is an industry that collectively supports around 2m jobs, with MAG alone making an economic contribution of £8.2bn to the UK each year.”
Mr Cornish continued: “From the very start of this pandemic, we have appealed for a support package for airports. But our request for business rates relief was ignored, despite lockdown. By contrast, Germany has secured EU State Aid approval, in order to compensate airports for lost revenue and protect their futures.”
Regarding the ‘blanket’ approach to restricted travel areas he said: “Catalonia is closer to Cheshire than it is to Gran Canaria, making this blanket approach not only unnecessary and illogical, but hugely damaging to an already-ailing sector. Germany has moved quickly to enable travel to popular resorts in the likes of Spain, while adopting a localised, targeted approach to quarantine that the UK has so far refused to consider.”
Read the full statement here
Stockport NHS seeks public view as it looks to re-open many of the services that have been on hold.
But it is facing two problems. Firstly, the number of people needing routine treatment has risen sharply because of the lockdown. Secondly, the problems created by the virus have still not gone away. So they need to find a way to re-open services with your safety as their priority as well as creating a system that means our health professionals can see as many people as possible.
Stockport NHS will use all the innovations that worked well during the pandemic and find solutions for things that didn’t go as well as we’d hoped.
If you have any thoughts on how Stockport NHS can build back better then please send them to: stockportccg.communications@nhs.net.
Local fitness provider Life Leisure has today announced that 8 of its 12 centres are to open by this Friday (28th August), bringing a wide range of health and wellbeing activities back on the agenda for Stockport residents keen to get active!
Following the government’s announcement at the end of July which gave the go-ahead for gyms to welcome members back through their doors, Life Leisure has been gradually implementing a phased re-opening programme. This initially saw flagship facilities Stockport Sports Village (SSV) and Houldsworth Village re-open on Monday 27th July.
Small Business Grants Fund closes this Friday
The Government has announced that the Small Business Grants Fund, the Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Grants Fund and the Discretionary Grants Fund will close on Friday 28th August. If you believe you are entitled to a grant but haven’t applied yet, you should contact Stockport Council as soon as possible.
https://www.stockport.gov.uk/support-for-businesses-and-employers/small-business-grant-funding-coronavirus
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.
As Stockport’s business community prepares for recovery post-coronavirus, a group of business leaders from the town have collaborated with Stockport Council to launch a new website – skbusinessrecovery.co.uk to support businesses through the phases of recovery.
Rolls-Royce announces job losses as Aerospace market hits downturn
The areo-engine giant is looking to merge two factories into one and is currently consulting with trade unions and employee representatives in a bid to avoid compulsory redundancies
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 28th August. No further grants will be considered beyond that date.
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.
Stockport businesses grant funding payments:
Main Grant Scheme:
Stockport Council have now administered a total of 5,406 grants bringing the total amount paid to £62,057,500 and bringing the total to 98.7% of those identified as eligible as at 11/03/2020.
Local Authority Discretionary Grant funding scheme
Status of LAD Payments to date:
Applications: 791
Payments: £1,845,500
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
CLEAN AIR:
GM Clean Air Plan:
Following the publication of a report on the GM Clean Air Plan consultation, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is hosting a round table meeting for local businesses on 2nd and 3rd September. Click here for more information and to sign up
COMMUNITY:
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. Also information about penalty fines for not wearing a face covering.
Vulnerable children and young people survey
A summary of local authority survey in England to help understand the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on children’s social care.
One Stockport Community Engagement Webinar
Hosted by Parents & Carers Together Stockport. We now have a unique opportunity to harness our new-found sense of community to become united as One Stockport.
Thursday, August 27, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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 – added guidance on face coverings
EDUCATION:
Guidance for schools: coronavirus (COVID-19)
What school leaders, teachers and school staff need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – added ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): home test kits for schools and FE providers’ to the ‘Safe working and protective measures’ section.
Further and higher education: coronavirus (COVID-19)
What colleges and universities and other providers need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – added ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): home test kits for schools and FE providers’ to the ‘Safe working and protective measures’ section.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): home test kits for schools and FE providers
Guidance for schools and further education (FE) providers on the initial supply of coronavirus (COVID-19) home testing kits for pupils, teachers and staff.
Summary guidance on appeals for GCSE, AS and A level: summer 2020
GCSE, AS and A level grades in England – summary guidance on appeals, malpractice and maladministration complaints.
Changes to the law on education, health and care needs assessments and plans due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidance on temporary changes to special educational needs and disability legislation during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – updated guidance to show that the Amendment Regulations will expire on 25 September 2020.
EMPLOYERS / BUSINESS / FINANCE:
HMRC issue briefing: how HMRC will continue to support customers and the economy
This briefing sets out how HMRC will continue to support customers and the economy over the coming months.
Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society: 27 August 2020
Early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the UK economy and society. These faster indicators are created using rapid response surveys, novel data sources and experimental methods.
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 about the extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and flexible furloughing has been updated.
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.
HEALTH CARE & WELLBEING:
COVID-19: number of outbreaks in care homes – management information
Weekly number and percentage of care homes reporting a suspected or confirmed outbreak of COVID-19 to PHE by local authorities, regions and PHE centres – added explanation of future reporting and confirmation that this report has now ceased.
Organisation testing registration: record of users
Guidance and spreadsheet to record the details of up to 50 people who you’ve tested for coronavirus on that day.
NHS Test and Trace statistics (England): methodology
How the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) puts together the contact tracing data in its weekly reports – updated to reflect that: median turnaround times are now reported, the median number of contacts per case is now included, the way in which recent close contacts are identified for complex cases has changed since the beginning of NHS Test and Trace, and the number of non-complex close contacts identified and the number who were reached and asked to self-isolate is also provided for each upper-tier local authority.
NHS Test and Trace (England) and coronavirus testing (UK) statistics: 13 August to 19 August 2020
Experimental statistics for weeks 1 to 12 of NHS Test and Trace contact tracing in England and coronavirus testing (UK).
Experimental survival of SARS-CoV-2 on an insect-repellent-treated surface
Dstl was tasked by MoD Surgeon General to examine the anti-viral activity of Mosi-guard Natural® spray against SARS-CoV-2 virus.
COVID-19: potentially infectious people
How public health officers apply Schedule 21 to the Coronavirus Act 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: background information
Information on COVID-19 including epidemiology, virology and clinical features – updated global case numbers.
PHE data series on deaths in people with COVID-19: technical summary
A 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 – updated related deaths time series spreadsheet with latest figures.
HOSPITALITY / LEISURE:
Hospitality webinar
Watch the latest update webinar on the hospitality sector in Stockport here
Support for hospitality sector
If you would like any further advice regarding licensed premises, please contact: district.standards@stockport.gov.uk
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. New Manchester Crown Court update added.
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
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 – updated as of 23 August 2020.
MILITARY:
Number of COVID-19 tests in defence and positive cases in the UK Armed Forces 2020
A summary statistics on the number of defence personnel who have had a COVID-19 test; and for the UK Armed Forces, the number of positive cases of COVID-19.
PROPERTY:
Data suggests a 13 year high for the market.
The average number of sales agreed per estate agent branch stood at 13 in July – the latest data available – following the announcement of a stamp duty holiday.
This is the highest figure recorded since June 2007 when 13 sales were also recorded per member branch. Year-on-year, the number of sales per branch has increased by 44 per cent, rising from nine recorded in July 2019.
In July, eight per cent of properties sold for more than the original asking price, a fall from 10 per cent in June. However, three in five properties sold for less than the original asking price. In terms of demand in July, the number of house hunters registered per estate agent branch rose by 13 per cent, increasing from 379 in June to 428. Year-on-year, housing demand is up by a third, from 316 in July 2019.
Covid-19 impact: Houses selling much faster than flats
Figures from Zoopla quantify how Coronavirus is changing the market, with houses selling significantly faster than flats. The latest market report from the portal states: “Quarantine has galvanised many homeowners and renters into reconsidering their housing requirements, resulting in demand for more space and changing work and commuting patterns.” It says three-bedroom houses remain the fastest selling property on the market, with an average time of 24 days since the lockdown lifted.
TRANSPORT:
Transport use during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
To monitor the use of the transport system during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, DfT provides statistics on transport use by mode, published every Wednesday – latest data added.
TRAVEL:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): how to self-isolate when you travel to the UK
Sets out how to self-isolate when you arrive in the UK. You will not be allowed to leave the place you’re staying for the first 14 days you’re in the UK – clarifies the exceptional circumstances in which a non-exempt international arrival could leave their home while self-isolating.
Covid-19 webinars:
#TfNTalks: Business Priorities for the North of England
Friday 28th August | 3pm – 4pm
Join us for our next #TfNTalks discussion – a brand new #TfNTalks free webinar event, all about business priorities in the North! Register now to make sure you don’t miss the discussion! This session aims to bring together voices from across the North to understand what the priorities are for businesses. The current Covid-19 crisis has provided a new challenge, but how much will this impact on existing longer term priorities, and has it reshaped them in any way.
Full details for joining a Zoom call on desktop or mobile can be found here.
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)
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/
ACAS
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 1st May.
Business Support in Stockport – a centre pool of information to support business owners in Stockport:
www.skbusinessrecovery.co.uk
Government – Guidance on Returning to Work safely
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19
Government – Setting out of Road Map to recovery – 11th May 2020
Our plan to rebuild: The UK Government’s 60 page COVID-19 recovery strategy
The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy. The strategy sets out a cautious roadmap to easing existing measures in a safe and measured way, subject to successfully controlling the virus and being able to monitor and react to its spread.Stockport Council has launched a FREE job matching website to help support employers with vacancies and individuals across the Stockport borough who are looking for work. The service, Stockport Jobs Match, will help to connect employers who have urgent temporary or permanent vacancies with applicants who are immediately available and in need of employment. The website also helps signpost individuals to available support services and information.
www.stockport-jobsmatch.co.uk
Coronavirus Act 2020: status
A table setting out the status of each measure in the Coronavirus Act 2020.
Government – Financial Support
New 100% government backed loan scheme for small business
Stockport Council – Health & Mental Well-being https://www.stockport.gov.uk/showcase/coronavirus
Government – Financial Support
CBILS – A guide to whether it may be the best options for a business
Government – Financial Support
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – online claims portal open
Government – Business Support:
Government launches new coronavirus business support finder tool
Government – Business Support Hub:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/business-support
Government – IT safety support:
Government Warnings Over Coronavirus Scams – Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Government – Financial Support:
HMRC has published guidance on how it will work out income and profits for the self-employed or those in a partnership who have lost profits due to coronavirus.
Government – Business Support:
https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/
Government – Business Support: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19
Government – Financial Support: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-business-support-grant-funding
Government – Business Support:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses
Bank of England – Financial Support: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/news/2020/march/the-covid-corporate-financing-facility
Stockport Council Grant scheme:
https://www.stockport.gov.uk/business-rates-support-measures
Gov.uk: Maintaining Educational Provision: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision
UK Lockdown – Further businesses to close and exceptions: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/874732/230320_-_Revised_guidance_note_-_finalVF
Business Growth Hub:
www.businessgrowthhub.com/coronavirus https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/coronavirus/resources/2020/03/coronavirus-business-support-webinar-series
Food & Drink – advice and guidance:
https://marketingstockport.co.uk/news/food-delivery-and-takeaway-guidance-for-food-businesses-looking-to-diversify/
Health – updates from NHS
https://www.england.nhs.uk/news/
Health– Shielding the most vulnerable
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19
Health – Dedicated helpline to support vulnerable residents in Stockport:
Support can be accessed by calling 0161 217 6046 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm.
Health – Dedicated health & wellbeing services:
24/7 mental health helpline & safe haven for anyone over the age of 18 in Stockport (0800 138 7276).
Health – An Emotional Wellbeing Hub which provides information, advice, and guidance for anyone up to the age of 25 for emotional wellbeing and mental health concerns. 0161 217 6028 – 8.30am-5pm Mon – Thurs 8.30am-4.30pm on Friday.
Health – the big white wall
The Big White Wall offers 24/7 anonymous support via a digital emotional wellbeing and mental health service, offering peer support for anyone over the age of 16, support from trained clinicians alongside a range of helpful tools and resources.
Media and Marketing:
Prolific North are publishing daily updates on their blog as to how Covid-19 is impacting on the marketing, media and technology industries
Travel:
https://media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/coronavirus-travel-information
Recruitment: – DWP and Universal Credit http://news.dwp.gov.uk/dwplz/lz.aspx?p1=MQsDU1NjQ5MlM2OTA0OjNCNDJBOEZCRTJDOUJEOTc1ODQ0RTRCRDNDNzk4QUNF-&CC=&p=0
Retail: An update form British Retail Consortium
https://brc.org.uk/news/corporate-affairs/coronavirus-latest-retailer-activity/
Employment: – Stockport Jobs Match
Community – Guidance for businesses seeking to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
How businesses can offer services, funds and volunteers to civil society during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Find out more information here.
Employment – Useful information for the Self-Employed:
News and Guidance for the self-employed:
Concerned how Coronavirus might impact you and your business?
Please get in touch with Enterprising You and you will be connected to someone who can help. You can also access information and guidance including the latest Government updates via www.businessgrowthhub.com/coronavirus
Can you claim back Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay in the Rebate Scheme
From Tuesday 26 May 2020, small and medium-sized employers, with fewer than 250 employees, will be able to apply to recover the costs of paying coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments they have made to their employees.
Stockport park unveils tribute to young community hero 
Research finds Covid-19 has not fundamentally changed the UK labour market 
Government sets out ‘Living with COVID’ next steps from 1st April