In England, from 1 August, if prevalence remains around or below current levels, and COVID-19 Secure guidelines are followed, the government will: Give employers more discretion on how they ensure employees can work safely. Working from home is one way to do this, but workplaces can also be made safe by following COVID-19 Secure guidelines. […] Read more
Business Secretary Alok Sharma is creating 5 new business-focused groups to unleash Britain’s growth potential and create jobs, as part of the government’s plans to help the economy bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic. Focused on 5 key themes, each group will explore how business can work with government to deliver economic growth and jobs: […] Read more
We would like to invite you to the 4th annual BEST Growth Hub Business Show which is taking place at Hylands House, Chelmsford on 27th February. This year, the show will be bigger than ever with a number of business support partners exhibiting on the day, so come and find out if your business is eligible […] Read more
Business Grants to support 33% of costs for Business improvement Initiatives Small to Medium-sized (SME) manufacturers across England have been given a £6.5m funding boost to help them recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and address key barriers to growth. The Manufacturing Growth Programme, which is funded by ERDF and delivered by Oxford Innovation Services, has […] Read more
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a statement on new measures to suppress the virus and keep the number of infections down. What has changed for businesses in England: From Monday 14 September, you must not meet with people from other households socially in groups of more than 6. This will apply indoors and outdoors. […] Read more
Internal trade within the UK The Government has today (16 July) laid out plans to ensure businesses across the UK will continue to enjoy seamless internal trade when the UK leaves the transition period. To ensure businesses can continue to trade seamlessly across the UK as they do now, new legislation will be brought forward to preserve access to all […] Read more
More pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to serve customers outdoors in plans announced by the government. The government will simplify and reduce the costs of the licensing process for outdoor seating and stalls, making it easier for people to safely drink and dine outside. Proposed planning freedoms will mean that outdoor markets, pop-up […] Read more
Five new ministerial-led taskforces have been set up to develop plans for how and when closed sectors can reopen safely, following publication of the UK’s roadmap to rebuild Britain. Each taskforce will lead on developing new COVID-19 secure guidelines for the reopening of public places and businesses, where and when it is safe to do so. […] Read more
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