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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 business and venue closures and restrictions in parts of England
From Friday 18 September new restrictions have been introduced in parts of the north-east of England – in Durham; Gateshead; Newcastle; Northumberland; North Tyneside; South Tyneside; and Sunderland – to curb rising infection rates. From Tuesday 22 September, new restrictions will be enforced in the North west – in Merseyside; Warrington; Halton; and Lancashire (excluding […] Read more
Venues required to enforce rule of 6
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. From Thursday 24 […] Read more
Working safely during coronavirus
Guidance on the closure of certain businesses and venues in England as part of further social distancing measures has been updated to reflect changes in rules about social contact, and requirements for certain businesses and venues to collect data for test and trace. Guidance on maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors to support NHS […] 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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