Prime Minister Announces Easing of Lockdown Restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today (Tuesday 23 June) set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get back on their feet and get people back in their jobs. From Saturday 4th July,...
Bayliss & Booth’s New ‘Home on the Hill’
Leading Island retailer Bayliss & Booth have moved out of their previous site at Riverside in Newport to their new ‘Home on the Hill’ at Wootton Bridge. Previously a Harwoods Fiat car showroom, the premises, including the old workshop, have been transformed into...
‘Bounce back’ plan for agriculture, food and drink industry launched
A ‘bounce back’ plan of trade measures for the agriculture, food and drink industry has been announced today to help support businesses that have been impacted by coronavirus. Package of measures designed to turbo charge UK food and drink as the world recovers from...
MP writes to Tourism minister about recovery plans
MP Bob Seely has written to Tourism Minister, Nigel Huddleston, with a list of suggestions about how the Government could help get the UK visitor economy back on its feet. Bob highlighted the fact that there were 2.4 million visitors to the Isle of Wight in 2019, who...
‘Hello Sunshine!’ campaign for Mountbatten, Isle of Wight
During the coronavirus pandemic, Cowes-based business owners Kathy Chillistone and Dave Winter, of ChilliWinter, have successfully raised over £2500+ for Mountbatten Isle of Wight. With their handmade Rainbow Collection, every product sold is not-for-profit, with a...
Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps
Rishi Sunak announces Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended - with those eligible able to claim a second and final grant capped at £6,570 Chancellor also outlines further details on the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, including...
‘Business Bounce Back’ initiative to benefit Island charities
A scheme to help get businesses back up and running with the sale of protective face masks is also set to benefit local charities on the Island. The ‘Business Bounce Back’ initiative is being supported by entrepreneur John Caulcutt and Yarmouth-based chandlery...
Diametric proudly donates 1000 face shields
Like many manufacturing businesses throughout the UK, Isle of Wight based industrial badge and labelling manufacturer, Diametric, has been busy diversifying their production line to assist in the demand for PPE. In collaboration with a long standing key client, they...
Chancellor extends furlough scheme until October
The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced today (Tuesday 12 May 2020). In a boost to millions of jobs and businesses, Rishi Sunak said the furlough scheme would be extended by a further four...
NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app
The Isle of Wight will be leading the way to take the country into the next phase of tackling this pandemic. This is a key part of the government’s plans to control coronavirus, ensuring we minimise the spread of the virus and can be used to keep our community as safe...
Island Business July / August 2025
