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.
Latest UK data to Wednesday 9th June:
Total tests: 6,042,622 tests have been carried / posted out (+ 172,116)
Positive tests: 290,143 have tested positive – (+ 1,003 on previous day)
In hospital: 6,348 are currently in hospital – down from 7,622 last week)
Loss of life: 41,128 across all settings, (+ 245 on previous day)
Cases in Stockport: 1,061 (3 new cases in last 24 hours )
Deaths in Stockport: 312 coronavirus-related deaths
Number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk in the UK
The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk level in the UK
Government daily briefing update Wednesday 10th June – PM Boris Johnson:
- PM believes all five tests are being met in England: the NHS is being protected, a sustained and consistent fall in the daily death rate, rate of infection decreasing, testing & PPE are in hand and confident that any adjustments won’t result in a second peak
- ‘Support Bubbles’ for single adult households in England with one other household only, including visiting each other’s households, staying overnight without maintaining social distancing from Saturday 13th June
- Safari parks and drive-in cinemas allowed to reopen from Monday 15th June; zoos are also allowed to reopen with outdoor attractions only and maintaining social distancing
- No new easing announcements before 4th July
PM statement at the coronavirus press conference: 10 June 2020
Answers to the most common topics asked about by the public for the coronavirus press conference
Slides, datasets and transcripts to accompany coronavirus press conferences
UK HEADLINES:
BBC: Coronavirus ‘support bubbles’: How do they work and who is in yours?
In England from 13 June a single adult living alone (or with children under the age of 18) will be able to form a “support bubble” with one other household (of any size). This means they can act as if they are one household – for instance, they can go into each other’s houses, stay the night and don’t have to maintain social distancing. You can only have one bubble per household – you can’t change the arrangement and add other households. People who are already shielding – with underlying health conditions – will not be able to take part. Some examples of those who would be able to benefit from “bubbling” are:
- A grandparent living alone would be able to form a support bubble with one of their children, which means they could go to see them and interact with their grandchildren
- A single parent could form a support bubble with a parent or friend so they could interact as normal
- Two single people who each live alone could form a support bubble
- A couple who don’t live together could form a bubble if they both live alone or if one of them lives with someone else (in this case the person who they live with wouldn’t be allowed to form another bubble).
If anyone in the bubble gets coronavirus symptoms all of the people in the group will have to self-isolate for 14 days.
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 – updated to reflect announcements on 10 June 2020.
LOCAL / REGIONAL NEWS & UPDATES:
Stockport Brewers Robinsons £3m support to licensees
Robinsons Brewery who operate over 240 tenanted and 20 managed pubs in North Wales and the North West of England have today announced their next wave of support for tenants as described by Managing Director (Pubs Division) – William Robinson. “We are all eagerly awaiting the Covid-safe guidance from government to provide us with detailed information regarding the safe re-opening of pubs. As we wait, so we are planning for the next wave of support for pubs here at Robinsons Brewery. The last 12 weeks have tested us all, but our extended pub family has risen to the challenge and kept us, as well as each other going with help, motivation, advice and even central heating repairs! To assist pub emergence, we have announced our latest support in terms of rent payments. I wrote to all our licensees this week outlining the next phase of our pub support which included details of further rent reductions. This brings our planned rent support to over £3m which is an average of around £12,500 per pub since this started. On the 16th of March we cancelled all pub rents, with them recommencing in steps from 4th July. The plan to support our licensees through the next few months includes: a discount of up to 90% for July; up to 60% for August; and 30% for September and October with those who did not receive a government grant paying less than those who did receive one.
Stockport has lowest rate of infection as Covid-19 hotspots revealed in Greater Manchester
The numbers showed a significantly varying picture across the conurbation, but also estimated that overall, the region’s infection rate was at that point running at nearly twice the English average. Stockport was found to have the lowest rate of infection per 100,000 people, followed by Salford. In both cases those town halls pointed to their comparatively low rates in justification for a more relaxed approach to school opening this week. Tameside and Bury had the highest Covid infection rates in Greater Manchester in the fortnight to last Thursday, who warned schools to remain closed. Greater Manchester officials have been analysing the data they have available to work out a more localised picture of Covid levels within communities here, although infection rates – which are based on incomplete data – are only one measure used to work that out. The mayor, Andy Burnham, said today that council leaders had agreed ‘in principle’ to the creation of a ‘heat map’ that can be used by the public to work out the level of risk in their own community, which will use a range of different figures that will take some time to compile.
Safety at heart of campaign to open Greater Manchester Economy
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham today joined business and transport leaders in launching a campaign to ensure that the city-region’s economy can reopen safely from coronavirus lockdown. The Safely Reopening GM initiative is a coordinated campaign across Greater Manchester aligned with the reopening of non-essential retail on 15 June and a return to work for many more people. It is designed to ensure that employers and employees are aware of the information they need to work and travel safely during the continuing pandemic. Delivered by the Growth Company in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Safely Reopening GM continues to reinforce the protection of public health as a key priority, with companies urged to allow home working if possible and travellers encouraged to avoid all but essential use of public transport and to walk or cycle instead where possible. Where home working is not possible, Safely Reopening GM will provide support and advice enabling employers to support staff in commuting and working safely including … Read more
South Manchester Digital Network – the future of digital in our local economy
Following on from the recent Stockport Business Summit 2020, their latest webinar covered the topic of the future of digital in our local economy. The panelists including Steve Oliver, CEO at Stockport based musicMagpie, explored how advancements in technology can provide opportunities for businesses, allowing them to be more efficient and competitive. They also looked at how recent changes to our lives have impacted our work and what doors this has opened for businesses. We delved into which digital advancements are going to have the most impact in years to come and how to harness these to remain competitive. Watch the full webinar here
Airport Covid-19 relief funds 15 community groups
Hospices, sports clubs and neighbourhood groups are among the 15 organisations award Covid-19 relief grants from the Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund. The fund has welcomed applications from groups within 10 miles of the Airport which are supporting their local communities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund has agreed to award a total of £21,000 in grants to charitable causes.
Phase two of Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund extends qualifying criteria
The qualifying criteria has been extended to include those occupying a property, or part of a property, with a rateable value above £15,000 but no more than £20,000. Full qualifying criteria can be found on Stockport Council’s website. Phase two applications open from today – 9am Monday 8th June until midnight on Wednesday 17th June. Enquiries about the scheme can be emailed to SKLADGRANTS@stockport.gov.uk
Don’t forget to vote for Stockport Council in the Digital Leaders Awards!
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.
Stockport businesses grant funding payments:
Main Grant Scheme:
Stockport Council have administered a further 22 grants bringing the total amount paid to £58,250,000 across 5,066 qualifying businesses and bringing the total now to 92.5% of those identified as eligible as at 11/03/2020.
If your business qualifies for a grant, please complete the online application form. Total grant allocation is £66.574m. If you have any queries please email business.rates@stockport.gov.uk
Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund
So far, across phases 1 & 2, the total number of applications received: 281
Stockport – is your business open for business?
Is your business in Stockport? Are you ‘open for business’?
Many businesses have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak and are currently unable to trade due to Government restrictions but Stockport is still open for business. Are you still providing legal / financial services? Perhaps you have an online business? Or you have a food store. Are you offering a delivery service? Or perhaps you have a restaurant and are now offering take-aways? 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:
COMMUNITY:
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 lives – updated to reflect latest announcements.
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 COVID-19 Emergency Surplus Food Grant was launched in early April in response to the immediate challenges faced by food redistributors as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. It opened with an initial fund of £3.25 million, and was expanded with an additional £1.6 million from the Government in May; taking the total to nearly £5 million.
CONSTRUCTION:
Productivity rises as almost all major sites back at work
Contractors report that around 97% of infrastructure and construction sites are now operating compared with 93% two weeks ago. According to a survey of firms by trade body Build UK output is now starting to rise slowly as firms get to grips with 2m distancing and safer working practices. Infrastructure sites are now achieving 89% of pre-Covid productivity, up from 85% two weeks ago. Even on more challenging building sites productivity is up to 78% from 74% two weeks ago. Member firms with housing sites confirmed that 93% of their sites in England and Wales are now open, up from 68% a month ago, with output rising from 53% to 78% during that period. In Scotland, the situation is very different as firms wait for the First Minister’s all-clear to open non-essential building sites.
Wates reveals ‘Covid-secure’ construction offices – video demonstration
Wates has revealed preparations to make its offices Covid-secure ahead of staff returning to work. The contractor is applying many site-initiatives to its offices to reassure white-collar workers. Chief Executive David Allen has confirmed offices will not be re-opening before the start of July at the earliest. Specialist teams from Wates Facilities Management have put together a five-step plan to make premises safe with the company’s headquarters in Leatherhead used as an example in a staff video.
ECONOMY:
Coronavirus and household spending
More than one-fifth of usual household spending has not been possible during the lockdown, Office for National Statistics (ONS) analysis reveals. In the financial year ending March 2019, UK households spent an average of £182 per week on activities that have since been largely prevented by government guidelines (such as travel, holidays and meals out). This is equivalent to 22% of a usual weekly budget of £831, money that households could be saving, spending in other areas or using to cover any loss of income. To estimate the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on spending, and the extent to which people might be able to cut back, we have categorised household spending from before the pandemic (based on lockdown measures introduced on 23 March 2020). There is more detail on our categories in the Spending classifications section. Across all households, more than half (53%) of usual spending covers “non-discretionary” items such as food and housing costs. We refer to this as spending on “essentials”.
EDUCATION:
Higher education: reopening buildings and campuses
‘Staff and student wellbeing’ section updated guidance for higher education providers in England on when and how to reopen their campuses and buildings.
Student finance deadline extended to 30 June for full-time, returning students in England and Wales
As universities and colleges are now starting to confirm their teaching arrangements for the forthcoming academic year in response to Covid-19, SLC is extending the deadline for full-time returning students to apply for finance, from 12th June (Wales) and from 19th June (England) to 30th June.
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 – how to calculate a claim through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been updated.
Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus outbreak
A summary of attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March and early years settings since Thursday 16 April – updated data table to include Table 3: Daily attendance in education settings by year group during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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. These conditions come into effect at 09:00 on 11 June 2020 for GQ Qualifications as defined in Condition GQCov1.7: advanced extension award qualifications,
extended project qualifications, GCE (AS or A level) qualifications, GCSE qualifications
EMPLOYERS / BUSINESS / FINANCE:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for local government
Guidance for local councils during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – added links to: Prime Minister hails resilience of shielders as restrictions set to ease; Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport; Ban on evictions extended by 2 months to further protect renters; Whole home testing rolled out to all care homes in England; Government announces contingency measures for this year’s electoral canvass to address coronavirus challenge; NHS volunteers extend support to frontline health and social care staff
HMRC coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics
HMRC data about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, and the VAT payments deferral scheme – added links to the publications ‘Self-Employment Income Support Scheme statistics: June 2020’ and ‘Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme statistics: June 2020’ to the page
Figures show UK Government supporting incomes across all nations during coronavirus
The UK Government’s unprecedented package of coronavirus support is protecting incomes across every nation of the United Kingdom, according to statistics published today (Thursday 11 June).
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme statistics: June 2020
The tables in this publication show the number of individuals claiming the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant by 31 May 2020, and the value of these claims.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme statistics: June 2020
This statistical release provides estimates of the number and value of claims made to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to HMRC by 31 May 2020.
£63 million for local authorities to assist those struggling to afford food and other essentials
New funding confirmed for local authorities to help those struggling financially as a result of coronavirus.
HEALTH & HEALTHCARE:
COVID-19 pandemic hits mental health, especially of the young and of women, and widens inequalities
The COVID-19 episode has had substantial negative impacts on mental health across the population. The biggest impacts have been on the gender and age groups – broadly women and the young – that already had relatively low levels of mental health. Pre-existing inequalities in mental health have therefore been exacerbated by the crisis. The study, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, uses new data collected by the University of Essex at the end of April. The data cover nearly 12,000 people who had been asked questions about their mental health annually over several years and who were asked the same questions again this April. Almost a quarter of respondents reported experiencing at least one mental health problem much more than normal, up from just 10% in the most recent pre-crisis data.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): looking after people who lack mental capacity
Guidance for health and social care staff who are caring for, or treating, a person who lacks the relevant mental capacity – added a new section to the attachment ‘The Mental Capacity Act (2005) (MCA) and deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: additional guidance’. The new section is called ‘The right to appeal if someone is subject to emergency health powers and lacks the relevant mental capacity’.
UK supports overseas territories in coronavirus (COVID-19) battle
Re-purposed military oxygen machines among the package of coronavirus support for British Overseas Territories.
COVID-19: background information
Information on COVID-19 including epidemiology, virology and clinical features – updated global case numbers.
Coronavirus and the social impacts on disabled people in Great Britain: 14 May 2020 to 24 May 2020
Indicators from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on disabled people in Great Britain. This release uses two waves of survey results covering 14 May 2020 to 24 May 2020 and includes indicators broken down by impairment type.
HOSPITALITY:
British Beer & Pub Association call for reduction of two metre social distancing guidance
WHO guidance of one metre for social distancing would help save pubs and jobs. The current position will mean that only a third (12,500) of England’s pubs will be able to re-open, if ever, according to BBPA research. Under one metre social distancing, 75% (28,000) would be able to reopen.
JUDICIARY:
HMCTS weekly management information during coronavirus – March to May 2020
The tables in this publication present more frequent and timely information, during the coronavirus outbreak, on the impact on workload volumes and activity across the court and tribunal system
Courts and tribunals tracker list during coronavirus outbreak
This page holds a tracker list of open, staffed and suspended courts during the coronavirus outbreak. Tracker list updated to include which Crown Courts have been assessed as currently suitable to hold jury trials.
PROPERTY:
RICS: Market improving slowly after lockdown eases
The latest sentiment snapshot produced by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors confirms the trend that the market is still improving after lockdown. RICS’ survey always calculates respondents’ sentiments month-by-month, so for example this latest snapshot released today shows that the net balance for new buyer enquiries moved from a record low of minus 94 per cent in April (when the market was show) to post a reading of minus five per cent in May. Newly agreed sales remained in negative territory (net balance minus 35 per cent) alongside a net balance of minus 20 per cent of contributors reporting new instructions falling in May.
RETAIL:
BBC: Debenhams has said it will close another three stores as the retailer grapples with falling High Street sales made worse by the coronavirus lockdown.
Stores at Milton Keynes, Watford and the Metrocentre, Gateshead, will not reopen after lockdown restrictions are eased, meaning about 300 job losses. Debenhams said it had failed to agree new rental terms with the landlord, Intu, itself in financial trouble. It means that since April, the retailer has said 20 stores will not reopen.
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 – added latest data, now including statistics on cycling usage in England. This table now includes statistics going back to 1 March 2020.
TRAVEL:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer air travel guidance for passengers
How to travel safely in airports and on aircraft during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Government publishes aviation COVID-19 guidance
Coronavirus guidance for aviation operators and safer air travel guidance for passengers.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer aviation guidance for operators
Safer travel and working principles for airports and aviation operators.
New powers for councils to keep cyclists safe
Local authorities in England will have new powers to use CCTV to issue penalty charge notices to drivers who park or load illegally in mandatory cycle lanes, putting cyclists at risk of a serious accident. Cars parked on cycle lanes pose problems for cyclists, often forcing them into the flow of traffic. With approved camera devices, it will be easier for those local authorities with civil parking enforcement powers to take action against cars illegally parked on mandatory cycle lanes, allowing cyclists to complete their journeys without deviating from their path.
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 – updated to remove references to on or after 8 June, as that date has now passed. Clarified that separate guidance should be followed if you’re self-isolating in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Covid-19 Webinars:
11th June: Employment – CV and interview tips More info / book here
12th June: Strategic Rail – getting the north back on track More info / book here
18th June: Thriving through disruption More info / book here
Business Growth Hub webinars:
Find out more details and how to book below or on the website.
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
A series of courses to help businesses with transition from lockdown
Useful links:
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