The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant COVID-19 package that builds on and bolsters the existing support offered by jobcentres. The measures include: Doubling the number …
COVID-19: Firms to receive £1,000 bonuses to hire young people
As part of the Chancellor's COVID-19 economic recovery plan, companies will be paid £1,000 bonuses by the government to hire young people as trainees. The government is pledging to provide 30,000 …
The Lions Barber Collective – could you help?
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a huge strain on all of our local barbers. With no indication of when these businesses will be allowed to open again, The Lions Barber Collective are calling for them to get …
Coronavirus funding to support dairy farmers
England’s dairy farmers will be able to access up to £10,000 each to help them overcome the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The new funding will help support dairy farmers …
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme now open
The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today, with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages. Employers can apply for direct cash grants through …