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UK HEADLINES:
Chancellor reveals further package of coronavirus financial support
The Chancellor has unveiled a multibillion-pound package for business and workers amid fears of mass unemployment and businesses collapsing under the weight of a second wave. The chancellor said he would expand the new furlough scheme to protect jobs through a difficult winter. Shortly after he announced the plans, the health secretary, Matt Hancock, revealed that Coventry, Stoke-on-Trent and Slough would be moved into tier 2 restrictions at the weekend. Nottingham is likely to move into the most severe tier 3 very high level.
Sewage signals early warning of coronavirus outbreaks
Government scientists are hoping that sewage could provide an early warning system to detect local coronavirus outbreaks. 90 wastewater treatment sites in England, Scotland and Wales are due to start testing the virus’s genetic material. Scientists determined earlier this year that this material could be detected even when there were only asymptomatic Covid-19 cases in the community. Results of the analysis from sewage works will be shared with test-and-trace systems in England, Wales and Scotland – helping them focus on particular communities for extra attention and tip off local NHS services. The programme, which was first announced in June, has now proven that fragments of genetic material from the virus can be detected in wastewater. This can then indicate where a local community or an institution is experiencing a spike in cases. The results can provide local health professionals with a clearer picture of infection rates by identifying where there are high numbers, particularly for asymptomatic carriers and before people start showing symptoms. This will allow local authorities to take early action to slow the spread of the virus. The project has already worked successfully in an area in the South West of England, where sewage sampling data showed a spike in coronavirus material despite relatively low numbers of people seeking tests. This was passed on to NHS Test and Trace and the local council, who were able to alert local health professionals to the increased risk and contact people in the area to warn of the increase in cases.
UK NEWS SUMMARY:
The UK’s inflation rate, climbed to 0.5% in September, from 0.2% in August. Office of National Statistics suggests the Consumer Prices Index rose more quickly in September when the discount meals scheme ended, pushing up restaurant and café prices. Transport costs also went up as demand for second-hand cars increased.
Figures from HM Treasury revealed that the UK’s banking and finance industry has supported over 1.4m businesses across the country through government-backed Coronavirus lending schemes.
The Treasury announced this week that the Prime Minister and the Chancellor have decided to conduct a one-year Spending Review that will prioritise the response to Covid-19. The Spending Review will set department’s budgets and resources for 2021-2022, the block grants for the Devolved Administrations will cover the same period. No precise date has been set for the Spending Review, but it will be in the final weeks of November.
Rishi Sunak reiterated that the Job Support Scheme not only supports people by paying 2/3 of their salary but for many the remaining drop in earnings will be covered by the welfare system – up to 90%. He stressed that the system is more generous to those who need it most, through increased Universal Credit and the local housing allowance. Chancellor statement to the House – Plan For Jobs
Statement, as delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, on 22 October 2020. He introduced a new grant scheme which offers every business in hospitality, leisure, and accommodation a grant worth up to £2,100 every month that Tier 2 restrictions apply. These grants will be retrospective grants, so businesses can backdate them to August, if they have been operating in areas with enhanced restrictions since then. The Chancellor also announced changes to the Job Support Scheme for businesses that remain open but face considerable difficulty; employer contribution was cut from 33% to 5% and employees are now required to work 20% of their normal working hours instead of 33%. Lastly, he announced a doubling of the self-employed grants from 20% to 40%, meaning the maximum grant will go up from £1,875 to £3,750.
In a letter to the Prime Minister, British Chambers of Commerce Director General, Dr Adam Marshall, BCC President Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith and Chamber CEOs from across the United Kingdom set five business tests that must be met to limit the impact of Coronavirus restrictions on businesses and jobs and take a long-term approach to tackling the pandemic.
Prime Minister’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 22 October 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference.
Slides to accompany coronavirus press conference: 22 October 2020
Slides on coronavirus presented by Sir Patrick Vallance
Latest UK data:
Positive tests: 810,647 have tested positive (+ 21,242 new cases)
Loss of life: *44,347 across all settings (+189 in last 24 hours)
Cases in Stockport: 912 cases 13 Oct to 19 Oct (+88 on previous week)
Cases in Stockport: 311 cases per 100,000 (England area average: 117)
Deaths in Stockport: 378 coronavirus-related registered to 09 October
Total cases in Stockport: 5,487 to 20 October
*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 1.3-1.5 and the growth rate range is +4% to +7% per day as of 16 October 2020.
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 – added that Slough, Stoke-on-Trent and Coventry will move into ‘local COVID alert level: high’ on Saturday 24 October.
LOCAL / REGIONAL NEWS & UPDATES:
Greater Manchester offered grant to reduce energy costs
Get the funding you need to upgrade your lighting or equipment, slash your energy bills and reduce your environmental impact. If you have a small or medium-sized business in Greater Manchester, you may be eligible for our Energy Efficiency Grant of between £1,000 and £12,500 from GC Business Growth Hub, to help with up to 50% of the costs of your energy efficiency improvements. The grants are available for a limited time on a first-come first-served basis and can go towards, for example:
- a new LED lighting system for your premises
- heating equipment upgrades
- replacement drives or motors
- process efficiency investments
Energy Efficiency Grants are available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Greater Manchester subject to business and project eligibility and the scale of CO2e savings expected from the project.
Complete the short form HERE to kick off your application. Applications will be answered within 48 working hours to confirm eligibility and move applications forward.
Financial package for Greater Manchester as region moves to tier 3 restrictions
The Government will pay £22m to help authorities implement restrictions, including track and trace restrictions. That works out at approximately £8 per capita. It will also get £60m of enhanced business support and to help low paid workers.
Statement from Stockport Council
“The Government recently announced further financial support measures to help businesses who are legally required to close due to a nationally imposed lockdown, as well as packages of wider financial support measures for other businesses impacted by the pandemic. We will shortly publish full details of which businesses will be eligible to receive a grant together with information about how you can apply once we have received the appropriate confirmation from Government.”
More information on this will be made available as soon as it is possible to do so. This is the latest information available on the Government website:
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.
Local COVID alert level: very high (Greater Manchester)
Guidance on additional restrictions for Greater Manchester – changed ‘soft play centres’ to ‘soft play centres and areas’ in the list of businesses and venues that will not be allowed to open. Warrington is the latest location to move into Tier 3 local coronavirus restrictions, following various fellow North West neighbouring areas. It’s being reported that a £4m financial support package will be allocated for businesses, with the council to get an extra £1m to help with track and trace.
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:
Covid-19 and the private security industry – FAQs
Information about how we are responding to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Job Support Scheme
Find out more information about the Job Support Scheme.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. Details about the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Extension have been updated.
The JRS scheme closes on 31 October and you 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.
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:
The JRS scheme closes on 31 October and you 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.
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:
Coronavirus and the social impacts on Great Britain: 23 October 2020
Indicators from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey covering the period 14 to 18 October 2020 to understand the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on people, households and communities in Great Britain.
DIGITAL:
REMINDER:Greater Manchester businesses, including those in Stockport, impacted by COVID will be offered free support to build their online presence and reach a wider market as part of a new scheme.
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the Business Growth Hub have partnered with THG Ingenuity, the Technology Services division of Manchester-based THG, a global technology platform specialising in taking brands direct-to-consumers, to launch Greater Manchester Digital Drive, an initiative which provides businesses with free access to “off the shelf” tools to help them get online or improve their existing digital offer. Through the initiative, businesses will be able to access THG Ingenuity’s Dotable platform so they can create and host a website for free for up to 12 months, building an online presence without any financial investment or risk.
EDUCATION:
National assessment and accreditation system (NAAS)
An explanation of NAAS describing who is eligible, the benefits, and the roles of employer, manager and social worker.
PE and sport premium for primary schools
How much PE and sport premium funding schools receive and advice on how it should be spent – includes link to the Conditions of Grant for 2020 to 2021
Ofsted: coronavirus (COVID-19) rolling update
Ofsted guidance and information relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) for schools, early years, children’s social care and further education and skills providers.
Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak
What all schools will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak from the start of the autumn term – updated ‘What to do if a pupil is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19)’ document to clarify that contacting the helpline is not mandatory – reporting confirmed cases can be done using the attendance form.
Safe working in education, childcare and children’s social care
Preventing and controlling infection, including the use of PPE, in education, childcare and children’s social care settings during the coronavirus outbreak – updated information about how to report confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the section on engaging with the NHS test and trace process.
HEALTH, CARE & WELLBEING:
Weekly national flu and COVID-19 surveillance reports published
National influenza and COVID-19 report, monitoring coronavirus (COVID-19) activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
Office for National Statistics recommendation for publishing data at small geographies for NHS Test and Trace
Assessing disclosure issues, especially of low counts, alongside the practical use of providing these counts publicly.
Millions of extra flu jabs available to support largest UK vaccination programme
Over 30 million people to be vaccinated this year to protect them from flu and support the NHS.
Self-declare as a private sector COVID-19 testing provider
How to declare that you meet the minimum standards for private sector-provided testing and be listed as a private sector coronavirus (COVID-19) testing provider – added link to further information on the UKAS accreditation process.
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 statistics for 8 October to 14 October
NHS Test and Trace successfully reached 80.7% of people who tested positive and 75.1% of contacts where communication details were provided, latest figures show.
NHS Test and Trace (England) and coronavirus testing (UK) statistics: 1 October to 7 October 2020
Experimental statistics for weeks 1 to 19 of NHS Test and Trace contact tracing in England and coronavirus testing (UK).
Sewage signals early warning of coronavirus outbreaks
Government-led programme is providing an early warning of coronavirus outbreaks by monitoring sewage and sharing data with NHS Test & Trace
Assessment and procurement of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests
How the government assesses offers of COVID-19 tests from developers for procurement and use in the UK. In ‘National technical validation process for manufacturers of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) tests’, updated information about technologies in the pipeline.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey pilot: England, Wales and Northern Ireland, 23 October 2020
Estimates for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This survey is being delivered in partnership with University of Oxford, University of Manchester, Public Health England and Wellcome Trust
JUDICIARY:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): courts and tribunals planning and preparation
This page provides advice and guidance for all court and tribunal users during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and will be updated when new advice is available.
Visit someone in prison during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Prisons are open when they decide it is safe for visitors.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and prisons
This page provides guidance for families and friends of those in prison in England and Wales during the coronavirus pandemic.
LEISURE & SPORT:
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.
PROPERTY:
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is taking credit for saving thousands of agency jobs through increased transactions prompted by the stamp duty holiday.
A statement from HM Treasury says the 21.3 per cent rise in transactions in September over August this year “came after the Chancellor announced a stamp duty holiday at the start of July that will last until March next year.” And it adds the holiday is supporting “hundreds of thousands of jobs in the property sector.”
The statement directly mentions estate agency as one industry benefitting, and goes on: “The move has helped to protect hundreds of thousands of jobs, benefitting businesses across the housing supply chain and beyond, with the Bank of England estimating that households who move home are much more likely to purchase a range of durable goods, such as furniture, carpets or major appliances.”
In addition to agents, the Chancellor claims his move is helping save jobs amongst house builders, tradespeople, DIY stores, removal and cleaning firms.
Tier 3 private tenants face eviction, claim activists
Campaign group Generation Rent says thousands of tenants in areas of the country under Tier 3 Coronavirus restrictions are in danger of eviction. In a letter to Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick the group, led by Baroness Alicia Kennedy, says it’s “urging you to take action to support private renters living under Tier 3.”
The government has already agreed to pay two thirds of wages of workers in business obliged to close by the Tier 3 rules. However, the group’s letter to Jenrick continues: “We are extremely concerned that without further support private renters receiving 67 per cent of their income are at serious risk of debt, eviction and homelessness.”
TRANSPORT:
Coronavirus: driver and rider trainer guidance
Guidance for driving instructors and motorcycle trainers about the restart of driver and rider training and tests, including working safely.
TRAVEL:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): countries and territories exempt from advice against ‘all but essential’ international travel
The FCDO has a global advisory against ‘all but essential’ travel, but exempts destinations that do not pose an unacceptably high risk for British travellers. Liechtenstein?is no longer on the travel advice exemptions list, following the latest assessment of COVID-19 risks there. The FCDO advises against all non-essential travel to?Liechtenstein.? Denmark, the Canary Islands, the Greek island of Mykonos, and the Maldives have been added to the travel advice exemptions list. Read our guidance before planning any travel.
Canary Islands, Denmark, Maldives and Mykonos added to travel corridor exempt list
From 4am Sunday 25 October, people arriving in England from the Canary Islands, Denmark, the Maldives and Mykonos will not need to self-isolate.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): travel corridors
List of countries, territories and regions from where you can travel to England and may not have to self-isolate.
The Canary Islands, Denmark, Maldives and Mykonos will be added to the list 4am 25 October. Liechtenstein will be removed from the list 4am 25 October.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): travel corridors
List of countries, territories and regions from where you can travel to England and may not have to self-isolate.
The Canary Islands, Denmark, Maldives and Mykonos will be added to the list 4am 25 October. Liechtenstein will be removed from the list 4am 25 October.
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:
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