Business support grants make a welcome return
Following the government decision to put in place a nationwide lockdown from 5 November, local authorities across England, including the Isle of Wight Council, are on standby to receive funds to support businesses. Two funds will be made available which could help...
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Solent LEP launches SME Restart and Recovery, and Kickstarting Tourism Grant Fund
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership is inviting applications from small businesses for Restart and Recovery & Kickstarting Tourism Grants. Funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) eligible small businesses that have been negatively impacted by...
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Wight Community Energy has been awarded £68,250 funding from Power to Change
Following a successful bid, Wight Community Energy has been awarded £68,250 from Power to Change to deliver a number of new community-based renewable energy projects on the Isle of Wight. Wight Community Energy will be part of the national Next Generation community...
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UK government extends Furlough to March and increases self-employed support
In light of the increased restrictions the UK government is introducing additional economic and business support measures. Take a look at the BCC's response to today's statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme...
read moreNew National Restrictions from 5 November
On Saturday (31 October) the Prime Minister announced new national restrictions in England. From Thursday 5 November, everyone must stay at home, and may leave only for a limited set of reasons. These include: For education; For work, if you cannot work from home; For...
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Wight Computers create voice-assisted service for Wightlink
Wight Computers, the innovative technology company based on the Isle of Wight, are proud to reveal that they have worked closely with cross-Solent operator Wightlink to develop a bespoke digital voice assistant which will provide Wightlink customers with up to the...
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Plan for Jobs: Chancellor increases financial support for businesses and workers
The government today announced it will significantly increase the generosity and reach of its winter support schemes to ensure livelihoods and jobs across the UK continue to be protected in the difficult months to come, supporting jobs and helping to contain the...
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Chambers of Commerce challenge PM to meet five business tests for Covid restrictions
In a letter to the Prime Minister, British Chambers of Commerce Director General, Dr Adam Marshall, BCC President Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith and Chamber CEOs from across the United Kingdom set five business tests that must be met to limit the impact of Coronavirus...
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Chancellor outlines Winter Economy Plan
Rishi Sunak unveils government’s plan to protect jobs and support businesses over the coming months. central to plan is a new Job Support Scheme and extension of Self Employment Income Support Scheme and over one million businesses will get flexibilities to help pay...
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Sir Ian Cheshire to address Island business leaders
Thursday, October 8th will see Sir Ian Cheshire, Chair of Barclays Bank UK PLC and former CEO of Kingfisher plc and B&Q join leading business owners, directors and managers of island companies as guest speaker at the forthcoming LinkedInLocal Isle of Wight ‘Live’...
read moreIsland Business April 2020
