BCC gives response to Chancellor’s Spring Statement 2022
Giving her reaction to the Chancellor’s statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The Spring Statement falls short of the action businesses needed to see today. While there are some positive announcements that firms will welcome, it did not...
New government COVID funds to help small firms with business rates
Eligible businesses on the Island will be given additional help with business rates through the COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund (CARF). The government has allocated £2.6m for businesses on the Island. The COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund is intended to support those...
First payments of latest COVID business grants are made
The first Island businesses are seeing payments of the government-funded omicron hospitality and leisure grant arrive in their bank accounts. But the Isle of Wight Council is warning business owners to check their eligibility and apply, or risk losing out. The...
Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant
Further government grants to support businesses in the hospitality, accommodation and leisure sectors were announced by the government just before Christmas last year. Now the Isle of Wight Council is giving more details of how the scheme will be operated on the...
HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time to ease COVID-19 pressures
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month – giving them extra time, if they need it, to complete their 2020/21 tax return and pay any tax due. HMRC is encouraging taxpayers to file and...
A new year – and how you can grow your business organically. By IW Chamber President Jonathan Thornton
At the beginning of every new year, there’s the chance to look forward to what it might have in store for us and the opportunity to look back at the old year to muse on our successes and where we think there might be room for improvement. Awards season will soon be...
£1 billion in support for businesses most impacted by Omicron across the UK
Additional support will be available for businesses who have been impacted by the Omicron variant, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak announced today (21 December). Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-off grants of up to...
Chancellor warned of impending damage to the economic recovery
The Chancellor was warned today of impending damage to the economic recovery if Government did not bring forward support for businesses following the Plan B Covid restrictions announced on Tuesday. The warning came in a letter sent to the Chancellor this morning,...
Isle of Wight Lottery helps 4D Sports to grow
Mark Rooney runs 4D Sports, a community multi-activity sports club on Newport Quay, a short stroll from Jubilee Stores. He offers the only indoor roller disco skating arena on the Island, as well as Laser Tag, Close Quarter Combat simulations and Airsoft Combat. Mark...
Kickstart Gateway Plus for Sole Traders & Partnerships
The Chamber of Commerce Gateway plus scheme in conjunction with Reed recruitment is now open and we can submit new applications with immediate effect. To apply, you must complete the Job Placement template and this application form - At question 6, please choose IW...
Island Business July / August 2025
