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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
£6.5m boost for SME manufacturers looking to recover from Covid-19 impact
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
Government’s £40 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund opens for applications
A fund of up to £40 million that will create jobs in nature recovery and conservation opens today. Grants from £50k to £5 million are now available to help the nation build back greener from the coronavirus pandemic The £40 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund brings forward funding for environmental charities and their partners to […] Read more
Coronavirus – New and Updated Guidance
NEW Guidance Venues required by law to record contact details Premises and venues across England must have a system in place to record contact details of their customers, visitors and staff in the latest move to break the chains of transmission of coronavirus. Further details can be found here Coronavirus (COVID-19): testing guidance for employers […] Read more
Queen’s Award for Enterprise: East Sussex Business urged to apply
As businesses reopen and emerge from the Covid-19 lockdown, East Sussex businesses are being urged not miss out on recognition and to apply for the Queen’s Enterprise Award. The deadline for applications is 9th September 2020, to apply… Read more
Express an interest in the new £20 million recovery grants scheme
Government announced £20 million in new grants to boost the recovery of small businesses across England. Through this scheme, small and medium sized businesses will have access to grants of between £1,000 – £5,000 to help them access new technology and equipment as well as professional, legal, financial or other advice to help them get […] 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
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