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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
UK Government announces further easing of restrictions for businesses in England
Close contact services to reopen in England from 15 August Close contact services that includes hairdressers, barbers, beauticians, tattooists, sports and massage therapists, dress fitters, tailors and fashion designers can reopen in England from 15 August 2020. All services, including those in the highest risk zone, can resume from 15 August 2020. The high-risk zone […] Read more
Small number of sporting events piloted with the return of spectators
The piloting of a small number of sporting events to test the safe return of spectators will resume from August 15 with a view to reopening competition venues for sports fans, with social distancing measures in place from 1 October. This will commence with the final of the World Snooker Championship at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre during 15-16 […] Read more
Marriages and civil ceremonies
Venues that host marriages and civil ceremonies in England can now have up to 30 people attend a marriage or civil partnership, where this can be safely accommodated with social distancing in a COVID-19 secure venue. This maximum number includes all those at the ceremony, including the couple, witnesses, officiants and guests. It also includes […] 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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