NEW SURVEY
Latest UK data:
Positive tests: 545,275 have tested positive (+ 14,162 new cases)
Loss of life: *42,515 across all settings (+ 70 in last 24 hours)
Cases in Stockport: 631 cases 28 Sept – 4 Oct (+379 on previous week)
Cases in Stockport: 215 cases per 100,000 (England area average: 62)
Deaths in Stockport: 368 coronavirus-related registered to 25th September
Total cases in Stockport: 3,535 to 07 October (+134 on previous week)
*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.-1.6 and the growth rate range is +5% to +9% per day as of 2 October 2020.
Coronavirus cases in the UK: daily updated statistics
The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests, cases and deaths in the UK. The way deaths are reported is based on a 28-day limit between the date of a positive lab-confirmed test and date of death.
Slides, datasets and transcripts to accompany coronavirus press conferences
Slides, datasets and transcripts from press conferences at 10 Downing Street in response to coronavirus
UK HEADLINES:
Coronavirus enforcement boosted with £60 million surge funding
Police to be more visible to ensure public is complying with restrictions, while councils will get funding and guidance to support compliance and enforcement. Police forces and local councils will receive an additional £60 million to step up their enforcement of coronavirus rules as part of the government’s plans to tackle the rise in infections. The surge funding, recently announced by the Prime Minister, will enable police to increase patrols in town centres and ensure that people are complying with the new restrictions, particularly in high-risk areas. Police will also provide more support to local authorities and NHS Test & Trace to enforce self-isolation requirements. Local councils will use the funding to increase their compliance work and enforcement checks on businesses. Local councils play a central role in ensuring compliance with COVID-19 guidance in their local communities. Enforcement officers such as Environmental Health Officers are responsible for explaining and encouraging businesses and communities to follow the latest guidelines, carrying out inspections, issuing fines and closing premises in the case of non-compliance.
Boost for regional economies as LEP Network pitches £30bn ‘Recovery and Rebuild Deal’ to government
A multi-billion pound strategy to support economic recovery across the country has been put forward to the government. The Local Enterprise Partnership Network (LEP Network) is proposing a £30bn ‘Recovery and Rebuild Deal’ with the government to support economic recovery across its regions. Outlined in the LEP Network’s submission to the Chancellor’s Comprehensive Spending Review, the deal is part of a business-led local recovery plan.
UK Airline records first loss in its history calls for Government to ‘step up its support’
easyJet reported this morning that it expects to report a group headline loss before tax of between £815m to £845m for 2020. An additional £440m loss is predicted for non-headline items, including the company’s restructuring programme – which sees it cut 30 per cent of its workforce. Johan Lundgren, CEO of easyJet, said: “Aviation continues to face the most severe threat in its history and the UK Government urgently needs to step up with a bespoke package of measures to ensure airlines are able to support economic recovery when it comes. easyJet came into this crisis in a very strong position thanks to its strong balance sheet and consistent profitability. This year will be the first time in its history that easyJet has ever made a full year loss.”
Tighter restrictions likely in parts of England next week
With coronavirus cases continuing to rise – the last daily count revealed more than 14,000 new positive tests across the UK – additional restrictions are likely to be imposed in the worst affected parts of England early next week. These could include a ban on overnight stays away from home and the closure of pubs and restaurants
BBC: Fear for Scottish hospitality industry as 16-day closure enforced
There are warnings the latest measures imposed in Scotland – including the closure of pubs and restaurants in central areas for 16 days from 18:00 BST on Friday could be catastrophic for the industry. The Scottish government says businesses will get an additional £40m in support.
Covid deaths three times higher than flu and pneumonia
Between January and August there were 48,168 deaths due to Covid-19 compared with 13,500 from pneumonia and only 394 due to flu – although numbers would be expected to be higher across the ‘flu season’ of the autumn / winter months into 2021. Deaths from flu have been particularly low this year.
The highest number of deaths from flu and pneumonia occurred in January, during winter, when there is usually lots of flu around.
Deaths due to COVID-19 compared with deaths from influenza and pneumonia
Analysis of the characteristics of people who died from the coronavirus (COVID-19), compared with people who died from influenza (flu) and pneumonia. Includes analysis of COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia deaths by date of death occurrence, and breakdowns by demographic characteristics such as sex and age.
Online businesses winners in the pandemic battle:
Tesco profits rocket by nearly 30 per cent as online deliveries double
National supermarket chain Tesco has announced that its profits for the first half of the year have risen by more than a quarter. The supermarket saw profit before tax in the period jump by 28.7 per cent compared to the same period last year, rising from £428m to £551m. It said that this could be partially attributed to its online delivery service, which has more than doubled since the beginning of the pandemic.
Online retail giant breaks £2billion turnover
Online retail giant The Very Group has smashed the £2bn turnover barrier, and returned to profit. The former Littlewoods brand, based in Speke, South Liverpool, revealed annual results to June 30, today showing a 10.5% increase in retail sales to £1.23bn, driving group revenue growth of 2.9% to £2.051bn. Pre-tax profits were £48m, compared with a pre-tax loss of £185.5m last year, and underlying EBITDA was £264m, each including COVID-19-related costs.
LOCAL / REGIONAL NEWS & UPDATES:
Manchester Airports Group take steps to cut nearly 900 jobs
In news that will affect hundreds of jobs in the North West and particularly the South Manchester region, MAG has announced that 465 jobs at Manchester Airport are at risk, as well as 376 roles at the group’s London Stansted Airport and a further 51 at its East Midlands operations. It blamed a fall in passenger confidence in the travel industry due to a recent spike in coronavirus figures, “an absence of support for the sector” and a lack of testing for UK passengers.
First increase in job placements at Northern companies since February, KPMG and REC report shows
Placements rose for the first time in seven months, with recruitment firms saying companies were more prepared to hire following the reopening of the economy after the effects of the Covid pandemic.
Greater Manchester recruiting for Race Equality Panel
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community representatives from across Greater Manchester are being invited to join a new Race Equality Panel in the city-region. The panel will address issues of racism, discrimination and prejudice in Greater Manchester, and was created following a pledge from Mayor Andy Burnham, made at the July 2019 Shared Future cohesion summit. The recruitment process for panel members will run until the 18th October, following a series of listening events with BAME communities to determine the Race Equality Panel’s remit and scope. Panel members will be recruited for their ability to speak up for their communities, to reflect their views and to have an ongoing dialogue with them. It is not necessary to hold a formal position of authority or leadership, and GMCA asks anyone inspired by movements such as Black Lives Mater to come forward.
Stockport Jobs Match launch campaign for Christmas & Seasonal Temp Work
Stockport Jobs Match is advertising over 60 seasonal job opportunities available in Stockport for those looking for paid employment in the run up to Christmas.
Stockport Council accepting applications from businesses for Kickstart Jobs Scheme
Earlier this month, further details were announced about the Government’s Kickstart Jobs Scheme. The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create 6-month job placements for 16 to 24 year olds. 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.
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.
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
ARMED FORCES / MILITARY:
Number of COVID-19 tests in defence and positive cases in the UK Armed Forces 2020
A summary statistics on the number of defence personnel who have had a COVID-19 test; and for the UK Armed Forces, the number of positive cases of COVID-19.
BUSINESS & FINANCE:
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.
Check if you can claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
If you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) find out if you can use this scheme to claim a grant.
Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society: 8 October 2020
Early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the UK economy and society. These faster indicators are created using rapid response surveys, novel data sources and experimental methods.
Coronavirus and the economic impacts on the UK: 8 October 2020
New experimental data on the UK economy detailing the impact on businesses from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Data is from the Business Impact of Coronavirus Survey; a 2-weekly survey designed to estimate the impact over the previous 2 weeks and the expectations for the following 2 weeks.
Coronavirus and the non-UK workforce
Estimates of the numbers and characteristics of those non-UK employees who could be considered as potential “key workers” in the response to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Stockport Jobs Match launch campaign for Christmas & Seasonal Temp Work
Stockport Jobs Match, an online recruitment portal to match job seekers with vacancies, is launching a campaign to fulfil a surge in demand to fill vacancies in the run-up to Christmas.
How different circumstances affect the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
If you’re self-employed or member of a partnership find out how your circumstances can affect your eligibility for the scheme.
HMRC: Reminder and webinar updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The scheme closes on 31?? October and you will need to make any final claims on or before 3?0 November. Make sure you have the latest information by joining the live webinar: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Register here
Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme – Register here
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure.
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:
COVID-19: Guidance for small marriages and civil partnerships
Guidance for people planning to get married or form a civil partnership in England – updated guidance on wedding and civil partnership receptions and celebrations. Changes cover the rules on face coverings, distance between tables, singing in groups of more than 6, dancing, music volume and enforcement.
COVID-19: guidance for the safe use of places of worship and special religious services and gatherings during the pandemic
Guidance to enable the safe reopening of places of worship for a broader range of activities and includes a checklist for special religious services and gatherings – updated guidance to incorporate changes in regulations, as they affect places of worship, announced by the Prime Minister on 22 September 2020.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Meeting with others safely (social distancing)
When seeing friends and family you do not live with you should meet in groups of 6 or less. In England, this limit of 6 includes children of any age.
CONSTRUCTION:
Tool and equipment hirer to close 134 of 240 branches
Hirer HSS is closing 134 branches with the loss of 300 jobs as the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated its strategic shift to more online trading.
The company is now in redundancy consultations with affected staff. Latest results announced today for the first half of 2020 show HSS made a pre-tax loss of £12.9m compared to a £7.9m loss in the same period last year. Turnover fell to £125.8m from £161.4m but revenues picked-up to 90% of 2019’s levels in September. HSS shut its branch network at the start of lockdown and will now permanently close 134 of its 240 sites.
EDUCATION:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): test kits for schools and FE providers
Guidance for schools and further education (FE) providers on the initial supply of coronavirus (COVID-19) home testing kits for pupils, teachers and staff – updated to provide further information on the distribution of test kits for symptomatic staff and how schools and FE providers can look up their unique organisation number (if they have not received it).
Early years foundation stage statutory framework (EYFS)
The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 – updated ‘early years foundation stage: coronavirus dis-applications’ to reflect that the original dis-applications ended on 25 September and the new regulations which came into force on the 26 September.
HEALTH, CARE & WELLBEING:
NHS Test and Trace statistics (England): methodology
How the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) puts together the contact-tracing data in its weekly reports – updated to reflect the new breakdown on cases and contacts reached by phone or online.
NHS Test and Trace (England) and coronavirus testing (UK) statistics: 24 September to 30 September 2020
Experimental statistics for weeks 1 to 18 of NHS Test and Trace contact tracing in England and coronavirus testing (UK).
NHS Test and Trace: how it works
An overview of NHS Test and Trace, including what happens if you test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) or have had close contact with someone who has tested positive – updated to reflect that the requirement to self-isolate if you test positive or are contacted by NHS Test and Trace and asked to self-isolate has changed from guidance to law.
COVID-19: how to work safely in domiciliary care in England
A resource for those working in domiciliary care providing information on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) – added notification that the use of gloves is being reviewed and will be updated shortly.
COVID-19: reducing transmission – what you can do to help
Advice on how you can help reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).
JUDICIARY:
HMCTS weekly management information during coronavirus outbreak
The management information used by HMCTS for understanding the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on workload volumes and activity at a national level on a weekly basis. HMCTS weekly management information during coronavirus – March to September 2020 added.
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
COVID-19: Local authority compliance and enforcement grant
Information and guidance on the £30 million grant to local authorities for compliance and enforcement activities.
PROPERTY:
Buy-to-let market buoyant as bidders push auction bidders to new heights
Savills latest remote auction in 2020 saw£40m raised with 90 lots sold bringing the total value of property sold in 2020 to £195m. This is over 30 per cent higher than the same period in 2019, in contrast to a fall in the residential market as a whole. The latest sale saw strong success across all price ranges but the average sold price was almost £450,000 indicating a higher price-band than at most resi auctions.
House price inflation at four-year high amid concerns over virus
House prices in September were 7.3 per cent higher than a year earlier – the highest house price inflation since June 2016. The Halifax figures show that on a monthly basis, house prices in September were 1.6 per cent higher than in August. And over the third quarter of the year, house prices were 3.3 per cent higher than in the preceding three months. The Halifax says that it appears unlikely the housing market will continue to appear immune to the effects of the pandemic: “As employment support measures are gradually scaled back beyond the end of October, the spectre of increased unemployment over the winter will come into sharper relief”
Homebuyers looking to rural and coastal locations
A lockdown urge to look for property near the coast or in the country has turned into a trend, as more people look to escape more densely populated locations, according to property website Rightmove. Searches have doubled for homes in villages and towns with populations less than 11,000, it says, while seaside resorts have seen the biggest jump in sales.
TRANSPORT:
Changes to DfT statistics publications due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Department for Transport statistics.
TRAVEL:
National Travel Attitudes Study: Wave 4 (provisional)
Public attitudes on travel and transport during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Government aiming to cut 14-day quarantine with testing
A new Global Travel Taskforce, spanning the Department for Transport (DfT and Department of Health (DoH), has been tasked with “working with industry on how to safely reduce self-isolation period with testing”. The taskforce will also consider other measures to support the travel sector, including development of a global framework to make travelling easier. In a joint statement, the DfT and DoH said both departments had been “working extensively with clinicians, health experts and the private testing sector” on the practicalities of testing international arrivals. “The next step is to develop an operationalised approach,” they said on Wednesday (7 October), pledging “to work at pace with industry on implementation” and “to identify options to reduce the self-isolation period while protecting public health”.
Taskforce for safe return to global travel launched
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.
Become a Green Homes Grant Supplier II – Trustmark and PAS 2030
The new Green Homes Grant will give over 600,000 homeowners in England up to £10,000 to install insulation, heat pumps, draft proofing and more to help households cut energy bills. 100% of tradespeople taking part in the scheme must be registered with Trustmark, the only government-endorsed quality scheme for improvement works in and around a home. October 7th 2020
Host and Speakers
- Amy House, Low Carbon and Resource Efficiency Lead, GC Business Growth
- David Pierpoint, Chief Executive, The Retrofit Academy
- Nigel Donohue, Chief Executive Officer, Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency
Booking Link: https://app.livestorm.co/the-growth-company/get-ready-to-become-a-green-homes-grant-supplier-ii-trustmark-and-pas-2030
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
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:
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