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£85 million secured in the South East for projects that will energise the economy and prompt recovery
Businesses diversifying as digital emerges as frontrunner for post-COVID economic recovery
South East England agritech, food and drink sectors secure £18 million boost
£85 million secured in the South East for projects that will energise the economy and prompt recovery
Businesses diversifying as digital emerges as frontrunner for post-COVID economic recovery
South East England agritech, food and drink sectors secure £18 million boost
New small business leadership and problem-solving programmes helping businesses to survive and thrive beyond COVID
Two new leadership programmes to help small business leaders grow their companies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic have been launched: The Small Business Leadership Programme will equip business leaders with the confidence and leadership skills to plan for the future of their business, and ensure that they are in a great position to recover […] Read more
Shielding guidance for the clinically extremely vulnerable
From Saturday 1 August, shielding guidance for the clinically extremely vulnerable was paused across England. This means those who have been shielding over the course of the pandemic will no longer be advised to do so, and can begin to go back to work as long as the sites are COVID-secure. The easing of restrictions […] Read more
Essex Community Foundation Funding Update
Essex Community Foundation are delighted to share that, as at their year end on 30 June, they have awarded grants totalling over £4.8 million to 436 organisations and 97 individuals. This is a 30% increase on the amount awarded last year and was made possible, in part, thanks to the incredible response received from local […] Read more
As VAT defferals end, BES encourages businesses to engage with HMRC
A key support for businesses during the “Covid-19 lockdown” was, the deferment of VAT obligations falling due between the 20th March and 30th June 2020. This was boosted, with the decision that deferrals did not have to be paid back (in full) until 31st March 2021. Read more
£85 million secured in the South East for projects that will energise the economy and prompt recovery
Businesses diversifying as digital emerges as frontrunner for post-COVID economic recovery
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