DAILY STATISTICS
Latest UK data:
Positive tests: 1,410,732 have tested positive (+ 20,051 new cases)
Loss of life: *52,745 across all settings (+ 598 in last 24 hours)
Hospital admissions: 1,601 new admissions
Cases in Stockport: 981 cases 7 Nov to 13 Nov (-78 on previous week)
Cases in Stockport: 334 cases per 100,000 (England area average: 223)
Deaths in Stockport: 393 coronavirus-related registered to 30 October
Total cases in Stockport: 9,560 to 17 November
R rate in England: 1.0–1.2
*Daily reported COVID deaths are 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 1.0-1.2 and the growth rate range is +1% to +3% per day as of 13 November 2020.
Slides, datasets and transcripts to accompany coronavirus press conferences
Slides, datasets and transcripts from press conferences at 10 Downing Street in response to coronavirus.
COVID-19: background information
Information on COVID-19 including epidemiology, virology and clinical features – updated global case numbers.
HEADLINES
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine 95% effective to be submitted for authorisation ‘within days’
Pfizer and BioNTech say they plan to submit the COVID-19 vaccine to the US regulator for emergency use approval “within days” before sharing with others around the world. The UK regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), is poised to fast-track authorisation of the vaccine, which could mean it is rolled out to priority groups from mid-December.
Read more at Sky News
BBC: Scotland imposes stricter lockdown for 2.3 million
Tougher restrictions are to be imposed in 11 of Scotland’s 32 council areas as concern grows over infection levels. The level four measures – the toughest on the nation’s coronavirus prevention scale – mean 2.3 million people will be told to stay at home as much as possible and not visit friends and family. Pubs, gyms, restaurants and non-essential shops will have to close. The “short and sharp” lockdown will take place across west and central Scotland – including Glasgow – from Friday until 11 December. Also from Friday, people in all level three and four areas of Scotland will be banned in law from travelling outside their own council areas. Read more about level four rules in Scotland.
Forces in England and Wales can resume issuing £10,000 fines for breaches of Covid rules on gatherings of more than 30 people, police chiefs have said
On Friday the NPCC advised forces to temporarily issue a court summons rather than a fixed penalty notice. There were concerns about a potential disparity between the amount being paid by some upfront, compared to those who challenged the fixed penalty in court. The National Police Chiefs’ Council said this issue had now been addressed. A spokesman said: “Following discussions with government, the issue we flagged last Friday has been fully addressed, and forces are advised that they can resume issuing £10,000 FPNs [fixed penalty notices] where appropriate.”
National Audit Office: Ministers must be clear in deals done to secure supplies of personal protective equipment at the start of the coronavirus crisis.
The NAO says normal standards of transparency were set aside in the awarding of £18bn worth of Covid-19 contracts, and firms recommended by MPs, peers and ministers’ offices were given priority. More than £10bn of business was awarded without a competitive tender process and not enough was done to address potential conflicts of interest, the NAO said. The report comes after it emerged a Spanish businessman who acted as a go-between to secure protective garments for NHS staff was paid $28m (£21m) in UK taxpayer cash. The government acknowledged it had procured services with “extreme urgency”, but still had “robust processes in place”.
Graphic courtesy of BBC
Slides to accompany coronavirus data briefing: 18 November 2020
Slides on coronavirus presented by Professor Dame Angela McLean, Dr Susan Hopkins and Professor Stephen Powis.
National Restrictions Poster
Graphical poster displaying information about the national restrictions in England.
LOCAL / REGIONAL NEWS & UPDATES:
Greater Manchester leaders unveil plans for post Covid-19 recovery
Insider: The Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) – the organisation which brings together the private and public sectors to support business growth – has today set out a bold new vision for a greener and fairer Greater Manchester.
Elise Wilson, leader of Stockport Council and GMCA portfolio lead for economy and business, said:
“We’re at a pivotal moment, with the pandemic providing an opportunity to build back better by setting a new course for Greater Manchester’s economy. “Our plan sets out the first steps towards achieving an economic recovery that puts people first. We must build on our world-class strengths, become a digitally-enabled city-region and ensure the benefits of economic growth are felt by all.”
Insider is working as the LEP’s media partner for the announcement, with editor Simon Keegan hosting today’s event at which the blueprint was unveiled.
Councillors in Stockport have voted to defer their decision on approving the latest iteration of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework.
The plan sets out the city-region’s ambitions for housing and economic development through to 2037, but has been criticised for the potential loss of green belt land, particularly in Stockport where it expects 1700 new homes in Heald Green, 500 in High Lane and 750 in Woodford could be built in the next 17 years. The Spatial Framework has been redrawn twice due to concerns from across Greater Manchester of over-development. The plan’s latest version saw a proposed expansion to Bredbury Park Industrial Estate reduced in size due to local concerns. Councillors voted 37 for and 26 against deferring their decision on the plans in a virtual meeting on 17th November. Deferment was backed by Labour, Conservative and Independent groups. Hazel Grove MP, William Wragg, whose constituency includes many of the areas earmarked for development, urged his Conservative colleagues on the council to reject the plan entirely.
Stockport now has the lowest coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester -and falling – but some ‘hotspots’ are still a cause for concern.
The latest figures show that the borough’s infection rate dropped by 17pc to 337 case per 100,000 people during the week to November 11. It has sparked hopes that it could soon fall below the national average, which currently stands at 270.
But while the signs are highly encouraging – areas such as Bramhall South and Woodford and Hazel Grove West are already well under that figure – rates in other places remain stubbornly high, and are continuing to climb including Heald Green, Gatley South and Cheadle West
Statement from Stockport Director of Public Health
Read more about your area on the Manchester Evening News
Resi sector stable as Manchester house builder reaches 100th completion Manchester-based Hollins Homes is celebrating its 100th completion, following continued business growth and increased demand for homes due to the stamp duty holiday. Since its inception in 2015, Hollins Homes has delivered 100 homes across three developments in Lancashire and Shropshire. Its Whitchurch development – The Orchards – in Shropshire marks the milestone and was the final home to sell on the five-home scheme. The company, along with its development arm Hollins Strategic Land, works closely with chartered landscape architect and environmental planner Influence, and credits the firm for enabling its success with its specialist expertise. With the housebuilder now active on three additional sites across the country, and further schemes in the pipeline for 2021 and beyond, it is planning to expand its site teams with at least two new hires per site going forward.
Business monitor report shows fall in North West customer demand
Accountancy trade body, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), has reported that businesses in the North-west have growing concerns for customer demand in its latest Business Confidence Monitor. The latest ICAEW figures found 56% of businesses in the North-west cited falling customer demand as a growing source of difficulty for trading. Both domestic sales and exports have contracted due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic worldwide, which has seen the region experience larger contractions to output than during the 2008 financial crisis.
Business grant schemes designed to provide support in and out of lockdown
There are a number of business grant schemes available that cover different periods of time and different situations, such as being under national lockdown.
Updated with info for businesses to check on eligibility etc. to the new grants: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/financial-support-for-businesses-during-coronavirus-covid-19#support-for-businesses-affected-by-coronavirus-restrictions
The Council currently has two live business grant schemes – both for businesses that have a business rates liability, and they are for the following circumstances:
- For the period of being in Tier 3 from 24/10/20 to 04/11/20 – link to guidance and applications is here – https://www.stockport.gov.uk/support-for-businesses-and-employers
- For the period of new national restrictions (lockdown) from 05/11/20 – link to guidance and applications is here – https://www.stockport.gov.uk/support-for-businesses-and-employers/local-restrictions-support-grant-5th-november
Stockport Council will also be offering business grants under a discretionary scheme. Details of these schemes are currently being finalised and will be published and open for applications shortly. More information on these will be provided as soon as it is available.
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
BUSINESS & FINANCE:
Effect of reweighting the consumer prices basket during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: April to September 2020
Data and analysis of an alternative consumer prices basket, reweighted to account for changes in consumption patterns, for the period April to September 2020 in the UK during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
A review of the COVID-19 temporary measures
A study by the Social Security Advisory Committee: Occasional Paper No. 24
Coming to England for seasonal poultry work on farms and processing sites
Advice for seasonal poultry workers coming to England to process poultry on farms and their employers.
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.
COMMUNITY:
New film shows importance of ventilation to reduce spread of COVID-19
New short film released by the government shows how coronavirus lingers in enclosed spaces, and how to keep your home ventilated.
CREATIVE & MEDIA:
Prolific North launches partnerships to steer the industry through 2021
The media platform is creating new partnerships with industry leaders who will work alongside the digital platform to help shape the future for the digital and creative sectors
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT:
Ad hoc statistical analysis: 2020/21 Quarter 3
A list of additional ad-hoc analyses not included in any of our standard publications.
ENVIRONMENT:
Ban on new diesel and petrol cars from 2030 – part of PM’s new green plan
The prime minister has set out plans for a so-called “green industrial revolution”, including a UK-wide ban on the sale of new cars wholly powered by petrol and diesel by 2030. The original target was 2040, and the new date is thought to be the second most demanding timeline in the world. Some hybrid vehicles will be exempt from the ban. Electric car owners will get continuing subsidies and £1.3bn will be invested in the car charging network.
COVID-19 regulatory position statements
Environment Agency regulatory response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
HEALTH, CARE & WELLBEING:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for people receiving direct payments
Advice for people who buy care and support through a direct payment, as well as local authorities, clinical commissioning groups and those who provide care and support – updated the attachment ‘Using direct payments during the coronavirus outbreak: full guidance for people receiving direct payments and personal assistants’ and easy read, and the attachment ‘Using direct payments during the coronavirus outbreak: the most important things to know’. The updates reflect current national policy and add sections on mental health support, accessing the winter flu vaccination and testing.
COVID-19: guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable
Information for shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19.
Response to media coverage of the UK government’s procurement of the Moderna vaccine
The government, through the work of the Vaccine Taskforce, has put the UK in an extremely strong position if and when a vaccine meets robust standards of safety and effectiveness
Medical devices given exceptional use authorisations during the COVID-19 pandemic
List of manufacturers and their medical devices which have been granted an exemption by the MHRA. The list also includes manufacturers whose exemption expired or was cancelled – updated lists of devices covered by exceptional use derogations as well as those no longer covered.
Incinerating specified healthcare wastes at a municipal waste incinerator: RPS C23
When you can incinerate coronavirus (COVID-19) infectious waste at a municipal waste incinerator without varying your permit.
LEGAL:
Making and registering an LPA during the coronavirus outbreak
If you want to make an LPA now, you can as long as you follow government guidance on social distancing and self-isolating, and observe national restrictions.
How to register an EPA during the coronavirus outbreak
If you need to register an EPA now, you can do so as long as you follow government guidance on social distancing and self-isolating, and national restrictions.
Being a deputy or attorney during the coronavirus outbreak
Find out how you can continue to act in the best interests of the client or donor, during the outbreak.
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
COVID-19: comparison of geographic allocation of cases in England by lower tier local authority
Side-by-side comparison of COVID-19 cases by lower tier local authority and specimen date, based on previous and updated geographic allocation methodologies – added Comparison of lower tier local authority COVID-19 cases and rates by week.
MOD:
COVID Support Force: the MOD’s continued contribution to the coronavirus response
Military personnel are supporting public services across the UK to assist with the response to COVID-19 – updated: the MOD’s continued contribution to the coronavirus response page as of 17 November 2020.
PROPERTY:
Understanding the possession action process: guidance for landlords and tenants
Guidance for landlords and tenants in the private and social rented sectors to explain the possession action process in the county courts in England and Wales – updated to reflect new legislation to prevent enforcement of evictions in England during the period of national restrictions and over the Christmas.
COVID-19 and renting: guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities
Non-statutory guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities in the private and social rented sectors in the context of Coronavirus (COVID-19) – updated to reflect new legislation to prevent enforcement of evictions in England during the period of national restrictions and over the Christmas period.
Property boom in a third of UK cities
A third of the UK’s largest cities are experiencing a property boom, according to research from leading letting firm Apropos. It looked at year-on-year data to find the number of properties advertised for sale rose by between 1% and 40% in seven of Britain’s 20 largest cities. Edinburgh saw the largest increase with 40% more homes available since last year. Bradford appeared at the bottom of the table, with 28% fewer properties compared to 2019. There are almost as many double-digit increases in properties advertised as there are large decreases, with the remainder in between.
RETAIL:
Halfords moves up a gear with 9.6% revenue uplift thanks to cycling boom
Motor parts and bicycle retailer Halfords has reported a “very strong” first half of the year following increased popularity of cycling during the pandemic.
The company has published its interim results for the 26 weeks to October 2, which saw an almost double-digit revenue increase despite the disruption caused by COVID-19. Group revenue was up by 9.6 per cent on the previous year, with underlying pre-tax profit of £56.0m – a year-on-year increase of £30.1m. The firm, which was classified as an essential retailer by the government during lockdown, has seen its dip in motor activity offset by a growing demand for cycling equipment.
TRANSPORT:
Union connectivity review: call for evidence
Invites responses to an independent review, led by Sir Peter Hendy, on how transport can support economic growth and quality of life across the UK.
TRAVEL:
Holiday to Help Out delivers boost for suppliers and agents
Feedback conducted by TTG following the scheme, which took place 2-8 November with 115 suppliers, found 38% of suppliers said they saw an increase in bookings – with 29% enjoying a sales upswing of between 21-30%. All supplier respondents said they would take part in a future Holiday To Help Out Week.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): jobs that qualify for travel exemptions
Jobs that qualify for exemptions from self-isolation or passenger locator form requirements – exemption for seasonal poultry workers added.
COVID-19: investigation and management of travellers returning from Denmark and their household contacts
Guidance for the investigation and management of coronavirus (COVID-19) in travellers returning from Denmark and their household contacts.
This marks the second tranche of emergency funding launched in May to support the installation of temporary projects in response to COVID-19. Tranche two will focus on longer-term projects. There will be greater emphasis on thorough consultations, said Transport secretary Grant Shapps. This follows public opposition to some measures introduced during the first tranche of funding, which resulted in authorities such as Wandsworth and Redbridge scrapping Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) trials.
Covid-19 Webinars:
Remote education webinars
How to access school-led webinars on remote education to help share good practice – new dates for webinars for teachers added.
Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
Watch videos and register for the free webinars to learn more about the?support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of?coronavirus. The YouTube video for Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – Universal Credit and Child Benefit has been updated.
Make your workplace COVID-secure:
You can find recordings of webinars covering other types of workplace here
HMRC:
Coronavirus COVID-19 Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme:
Providing an overview of the scheme, this webinar looks at who can claim, when to start paying SSP, employees you can claim for, making a claim, keeping records, and more. Choose a date and time to view webinar
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – How to make a claim:
This guides you through making a claim, including the essential information you need, what to do before you make your claim, calculating and processing your claim.
Choose a date and time
If you’ve missed any of HMRC’s live webinars, you can catch up series of recorded webinars on HMRC’s YouTube channel – available at a time to suit you.
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:
Government extends JRS furlough scheme at 80% for period of lockdown
The government has said the furlough scheme, due to have closed on 31st October, would now be extended until December.
Check if your employer can use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Check which employees you can put on furlough to use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Calculate how much you can claim using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Steps to take before calculating your claim using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Check if you can claim for your employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
New National Restrictions from 5 November
Information on the new national restrictions, including what they mean for working from home and business closures, why they are being introduced and the financial support available.
Job Retention Bonus (JRB)
Employers are able to claim a one-off payment of £1,000 for every eligible employee furloughed and claimed for through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), kept continuously employed until at least 31??? ?January 2021 and who meets the other eligibility criteria. Claims can be made between 15??? ?February and 31??? ?March.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – closes on 31??? ?October
Please note that this scheme closes on 31??? ?October and employers will need to make any final claims on or before 30??? ?November. You will not be able to submit or add to any claims after 30??? ?November.
Check if you’re eligible for the coronavirus Local Restrictions Support Grant
The Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) supports businesses that have been required to close due to temporary COVID-19 local lockdown restrictions imposed by the government.
Job Support Scheme expanded to help businesses forced to close
The Government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) has been expanded to support businesses across the UK required to close their premises due to coronavirus restrictions.
Home workers can claim £26 tax relief for job expenses
If you’ve asked your employees to work from home, and you’ve not reimbursed them already, your employees may be entitled to claim tax relief on additional household expenses they’ve incurred, such as heating and lighting.
New hotline launched to report COVID fraudsters
A new hotline has been launched to stop fraudsters illegally targeting COVID stimulus schemes.
Full list of local COVID alert levels by area
The areas in England listed as local COVID alert level high and local COVID alert level very high.
Local COVID Alert level: Very High (Liverpool City Region)
Guidance on additional restrictions for Liverpool City Region.
Local COVID Alert Level Posters
A series of graphical posters displaying information about the Local COVID Alert Level.
If you would like to register your interest in creating one or more Kickstart Job, please complete the Kickstart Employer Enquiry Form and a member of the Council’s Kickstart Team will contact you to explain more.
Find someone to apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant on your behalf
Find a Kickstart gateway in England, Scotland or Wales who have expressed interest in helping employers get a Kickstart Scheme grant.
Kickstart Scheme
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds.
Kickstart Scheme employer resources
If you’ve been offered Kickstart Scheme funding, you can use these resources to show your support for the scheme.
Kickstart Scheme employer contacts
List of regional contacts for employers applying for a grant through the Kickstart Scheme.
Apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant: 30 or more job placements
If you are an employer looking to create 30 or more jobs placements for young people, apply for funding as part of the Kickstart Scheme.
Apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant: 29 or less job placements
If you are an employer looking to create 29 or less jobs placements for young people, apply for funding as part of the Kickstart Scheme.
Coronavirus Act report: September 2020
The third two-monthly report on which powers in the Coronavirus Act 2020 are currently active.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant extension
The grant is being extended from 1 November 2020. Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can get.
Hospitality venues in England are now legally required to enforce the rule of 6 or face a fine of up to £4,000.
Designated businesses and organisations, including hospitality, close contact services and leisure venues, will also be legally required to log details of customers, visitors and staff for NHS Test and Trace and required to display official NHS QR code posters under law
NHS Test and Trace service in the workplace
Guidance on the NHS Test and Trace service for employers, businesses and workers updated to reflect the new legal requirements for designated venues to collect contact details and display official NHS QR code posters from 24th September
If you would like to register your interest in creating one or more Kickstart Job, please complete the Kickstart Employer Enquiry Form and a member of the Council’s Kickstart Team will contact you to explain more.
Visit the Stockport Council website to report details of any outbreaks online. https://www.stockport.gov.uk/coronavirus-in-stockport/report-a-coronavirus-outbreak
The SMBC website and produce a form for completion online if anyone wants to report an outbreak. The links are now live and are below:
https://www.stockport.gov.uk/coronavirus-in-stockport/report-a-coronavirus-outbreak
https://www.stockport.gov.uk/guidance-for-employees-employers-and-businesses
Kickstart Scheme
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds.
Kickstart Scheme employer resources
If you’ve been offered Kickstart Scheme funding, you can use these resources to show your support for the scheme.
Kickstart Scheme employer contacts
List of regional contacts for employers applying for a grant through the Kickstart Scheme.
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.
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