Latest UK data:
Positive tests: 330,368 have tested positive + daily 1,522 new cases
Loss of life: *41,477 across all settings + 12
Cases in Stockport: 39 cases 17 Aug – 23 Aug (- 17 on previous week)
Cases in Stockport: 13 per 100,000 (England area average is 7)
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 is based on a 28-day limit between the date of a positive lab-confirmed test and date of death.
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:
Pret A Manger to cut 3,000 jobs in bid to save business
Sandwich chain Pret A Manger has announced plans to cut a third of its workforce in a bid to save the business. The firm is set to slash 3,000 jobs, primarily store-based roles but also 90 jobs at its support centre. The news comes after it announced earlier this year that it would permanently close 30 of its stores across the country.
Travellers from Switzerland, Jamaica and Czech Republic to isolate for 14 days
People planning trips abroad face uncertainty, with the possibility of new countries being added to the UK’s quarantine list. Travellers arriving from Switzerland, Jamaica and the Czech Republic after 04:00 BST tomorrow will now need to quarantine for two weeks when they return to the UK. However, people can now return from Cuba without needing to self-isolate because of a drop in cases there.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): travel corridors
List of countries and territories from where you can travel to England and may not have to self-isolate – Czech Republic, Jamaica and Switzerland to be removed from the exempt list for arrivals from 4am, Saturday, 29 August 2020.
Deaths involving COVID-19 by local area and socioeconomic deprivation: deaths occurring between 1 March and 31 July 2020
Provisional counts of the number of deaths and age-standardised mortality rates involving the coronavirus (COVID-19) between 1 March and 31 July 2020 in England and Wales. Figures are provided by age, sex, geographies down to local authority level and deprivation indices.
Millions have no plans to return to the office
Fifty of the biggest UK employers questioned by BBC have said they have no plans to return all staff to the office full-time in the near future. Some 24 firms said that they did not have any plans in place to return workers to the office. However, 20 have opened their offices for staff unable to work from home. It comes as many employees return to work from the summer holidays with the reality of a prolonged period of home working becoming increasingly likely. The BBC questioned 50 big employers ranging from banks to retailers to get a sense of when they expected to ask employees to return to the office.
Coronavirus: Latest economic impact data from the ONS
Statistics released by the Office for National Statistics today show that 13% of the workforce is still on furlough, and that 70% of those furloughed are having their wages topped-up by their employer. Other data showed that online job adverts are at 55% of the 2019 average and that footfall at retail parks and shopping centres is continuing to increase.
CBI findings show how different industries continue to be affected by the pandemic. Its Industrial Trends Survey showed that manufacturers’ output volumes continued to fall in the three months to August (-46%), albeit at a slower rate than that recorded in July (-59%), and that manufacturers expect a smaller fall in the next three months (-10%). The Distributive Trades Survey found that retail employment fell at the fastest rate since February 2009 in the year to August (-45%) and is expected to fall faster in the next quarter (-52%). Sales were reported as being 27% lower than in ‘normal conditions’ this compares positively to 79% worse in June.
Finally, the Service Sector Survey revealed that employment in business and professional services had fallen by the quickest amount since May 2009 (-32%), but this was expected to slow in the next quarter (to -18%). Consumer services had been hit worse, with a record fall in employment (-63%), though this is set to improve slightly (to -48%).
LOCAL / REGIONAL NEWS & UPDATES:
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust to receive over £3.6 million winter support.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust to receive £3.6m for this winter and plans for new emergency care campus take big step forward. As its support services face the pressures this winter, plans for a major new emergency care campus have this week taken a big step forward. Last year the Government pledged £30.6 million to fund a new emergency care and pathology campus on the hospital site, and this week that major development for Stockport took a big step forward when the outline business case was approved by the NHS Trust’s board of directors, subject to their approval and planning permission being granted. The new campus is set to transform NHS emergency care in the Stockport area. Providing effective care for different patient groups it will ensure that rather than all patients with urgent needs going to the same emergency department, they will be seen by the right people, in the right place, at the right time. It will include an urgent care treatment centre, GP assessment unit, and planned investigation unit, as well as new facilities for the hospital’s pathology services. Building work is scheduled to start on the campus next year and be complete in 2023.
New data: Business confidence in the North West increased during August
The latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking shows that companies in the region reported higher confidence in their business prospects month-on-month. When asked about the impact Covid-19 was having on their business, the majority continued to see demand negatively affected during August but with the picture improving month-on-month. Regarding job retention among those with furloughed staff, 31 per cent expect to bring back more than 90 per cent of their staff – the highest proportion of all UK regions. On social distancing measures, 52 per cent said they could, in theory, operate at full capacity.
Register your interest to apply for the small business recovery grant
Following the recent announcement that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) will be issuing European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grants through the Growth Hub network, the Business Growth Hub is currently applying for Greater Manchester’s allocation which we believe will be agreed late August to early September. Read the Government’s press release on the grants here.
The Business Growth Hub believes that the funding available will enable them to support around 400 eligible businesses across Greater Manchester who can demonstrate that they have been impacted by COVID 19 and can also demonstrate how the funding will support them to be more productive. Priority will be given to businesses in the Visitor Economy sector. Businesses will be able to apply for 100% funded grants with a value between £1,000 and £3,000 (with grants available up to £5,000 in exceptional circumstances). The grant must support the purchase of either professional advice (accountancy, HR, legal etc) or the purchase of new technology or other equipment which will support the business being more productive (PPE can’t be funded with this funding).
In line with ERDF compliance rules, once accepted, the business must obtain at least two like-for-like quotes for the professional work which will be undertaken or the equipment/technology which will be purchased. The business must then pay for this upfront before claiming the grant back through this funding from the Business Growth Hub. Copies of bank statements will also be needed to demonstrate this expenditure. At this stage, BGH are currently taking expressions of interest until they are able to move forward with accepting full applications.
To register your interest, please complete the form HERE.
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.
Business Grants Funds: programme closure.
The Small Business grants fund, the Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Grants Fund and the Discretionary Grants Fund, closes today, 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 5,409 grants bringing the total amount paid to £62,087,500 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: £1,888,000
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 directoryhttps://marketingstockport.co.uk/stockport-open-for-business/embed/#?secret=BR9WjQfb1w
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:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Cancellation and refund updates
The CMA has today published further detail on its views on the law in relation to cancellations and refunds during the pandemic.
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
CONSTRUCTION:
Covid-19 ‘new normal’ could boost productivity
Embedding many working practices born out of the urgent challenges of the pandemic offer an opportunity for long term rises in construction productivity and safety. That is the message from an academic snapshot study of six major construction schemes that successfully adopted to safer distance working.
EDUCATION:
BBC: Schools ready to welcome back pupils
National Association of Head Teachers survey suggests 97% of schools in England and Wales are ready to welcome back young people full-time next week. Schools are staggering lunch, break and start times and stepping up cleaning. Nearly all have created “bubble” groups of pupils, erected signs to direct pupils around the school and installed extra hand washing and sanitisation stations, the survey of 4,000 heads suggests.
Recording attendance during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
What educational settings need to do when recording attendance in the educational settings status form from 1 September 2020. The updated educational settings status form and guidance is now available.
£8m programme to boost pupil and teacher wellbeing
Ahead of the full return to education in September, a new training scheme has launched to improve wellbeing and mental health support in schools and colleges. The Wellbeing for Education Return programme will support staff working in schools and colleges to respond to the additional pressures some children and young people may be feeling as a direct result of the pandemic, as well as to any emotional response they or their teachers may still be experiencing from bereavement, stress, trauma or anxiety over the past months.
Taking exams during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
What schools, colleges and students need to know about cancelled GCSEs, AS and A levels and other qualifications in 2020, and the plans for taking future exams – updated with information on the awarding of grades and autumn exams in 2020 and exams in summer 2021.
Responsibility for autumn exams
A guide for schools and colleges on who should enter students for autumn exams. It also explains the support DfE is giving for sites, invigilators and exam fees – updated key points and background sections.
EMPLOYERS / BUSINESS / FINANCE:
Calculate how much you can claim using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Calculate how much you have to pay your furloughed employees for hours on furlough, how much you can claim for employer NICs and pension contributions and how much you can claim back. The information call out at the top of the page has been updated with the changes to the scheme from 1 September.
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. The information call out at the top of the page has been updated with the changes to the scheme from 1 September.
Five ways to avoid catching coronavirus inside the office
As well as hand washing and social distancing, good ventilation may the key:
1. If it’s stuffy, walk away – according to workplace regulations set up before the pandemic, everyone should get 10 litres of fresh air every second, and that matters more than ever now.
2. Check the air-conditioning unit – is it recirculating cooled air?
3. Check the ‘fresh air ratio’ – is fresh air being pulled in to aid ventilation?
4. Check the filters – this can help to determine whether someone in the room is infected
5. Watch out for draughts and open windows – no one wants to sit downwind of someone infected
Claim for wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Claim for 80% of your employee’s wages plus any employer National Insurance and pension contributions, if you have put them on furlough or flexible furlough because of coronavirus (COVID-19). The information call out at the top of the page has been updated with the changes to the scheme from 1 September.
Check if you can claim for your employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave (‘furlough’) due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The information call out at the top of the page has been updated with the changes to the scheme from 1 September.
Steps to take before calculating your claim using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Find out what steps you need to take before you calculate how much you can claim for furloughed and flexibly furloughed employees. The information call out at the top of the page has been updated with the changes to the scheme from 1 September.
Contract cancellations and refunds due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
A statement from the CMA on consumer protection law in relation to cancellations and refunds due to coronavirus. Further detail on the CMA’s views on the law in relation to cancellations and refunds during the pandemic has been added to the page.
HEALTH CARE & WELLBEING:
Distributing vaccines and treatments for COVID-19 and flu
We want your views on proposed changes to the Human Medicine Regulations to help with the safe and efficient distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine and expanded flu vaccine programme in the UK, along with treatments for COVID-19 and any other diseases that become pandemic.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested
Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested – updated following attachments to reflect updates to the registration portal: ‘guidance on non-Randox testing (England)’ and ‘how to use non-Randox test kits’.
New measures to support development of safe COVID-19 vaccines for UK
A raft of measures to allow the safe future mass rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine have been outlined by the government.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Office of the Public Guardian response
This page provides guidance on how OPG is responding to the coronavirus outbreak. It will be updated when new information is available.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): admission and care of people in care homes
How to protect care home residents and staff during the coronavirus outbreak – updated links to hospital discharge service guidance.
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.
Wider impacts of COVID-19 on health monitoring tool
National monitoring tool that brings together metrics to assess the wider impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) on health.
NHS Test and Trace: how it works
An overview of the NHS Test and Trace service, including what happens if you test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) or have had close contact with someone who has tested positive – added references about local contact tracers with info on how and when they may contact you.
HOSPITALITY / LEISURE:
Eat Out to Help Out scheme ends this Bank Holiday Monday
87,000 restaurants across the country have taken part in the scheme which has grown in popularity throughout August. 10.5 million meals were claimed in the first week of August, rising to 35 million by the second. The scheme allows participating restaurants to offer a 50% discount on food and non-alcoholic drinks to customers dining-in, up to a maximum of £10 per head on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout August. The final day to take advantage of the discount is the Late Summer Bank Holiday on August 31st. Participating restaurants across Stockport can be found using the government’s restaurant finder website.
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 additional capacity during coronavirus outbreak: Nightingale courts
This page holds a list of additional facilities opening to support the courts and tribunals estate during the coronavirus outbreak – Leeds and Peterborough added to list of venues.
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
Laptops, tablets and 4G wireless routers progress data
Information about how many laptops, tablets and 4G wireless routers Government have delivered or dispatched to local authorities and academy trusts – added the final report and data as of 27 August.
RURAL AFFAIRS:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses
The latest information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – updated – RPA helpline bank holiday opening times.
TRAVEL:
Jet2 abandons holiday plans to the Balearics for the rest of the summer
The airline and operator confirmed on Thursday (27 August) it was suspending all remaining flights and holidays to Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca.
However, in a message to agents, customers and partners, Jet2 said that it remained “completely committed” to the Balearic Islands:
“Because of the ongoing uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the current UK government advice, we have taken the difficult decision to suspend flights and holidays to the Balearic Islands (Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca for the rest of summer 2020,” said Jet2.
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 – Switzerland, Jamaica and the Czech Republic are no longer on the travel advice exemptions list, following the latest assessment of COVID-19 risks. The FCO advises against all non-essential travel to these countries. ?
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