Information has now been released regarding several local authority grant schemes covering the latest national lockdown. The Chamber has gathered information that has been released for a number of local authority grant schemes which covers; Bromsgrove/Redditch, Wyre...
Coronavirus Updates
Increase in businesses attempting to recruit in Q4 despite November lockdown, while some sectors left behind
Results from the British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), in partnership with Totaljobs, found that while there was a modest improvement in the overall number of businesses attempting to recruit in Q4, sectoral disparities remain.
Access your local authority grant funding
Bromsgrove/Redditch If you have previously completed an application form for a Covid business support grant because your business was asked to close at any point since 1st November then we will use the details you previously supplied to make a new grant payment, you...
Worcestershire start-ups invited to apply for a fully funded business Membership!
For a limited time, Enterprising Worcestershire is providing funding of £150 towards a Starter Membership with the Chamber for Worcestershire businesses which will provide you with on-going support and access to a wide range of business services, critical for your early stage business. This means that for the first year, you will get our Starter Membership for next to nothing!
Insurers must pay many small firms for Covid lockdown losses – Supreme Court rules
After today’s landmark ruling, tens of thousands of small businesses will receive insurance pay-outs covering losses from the first national lockdown, following a court ruling earlier today. The Supreme Court favoured small firms receiving payments from business...
GDP falls in November halting 6 months of recovery
Following six consecutive months of growth GDP fell 2.6% in November as varying restrictions were brought into place across the UK. This economy is now 8.5% smaller than it was in February, proving a roadblock in the “V” shaped recover of the economy. The data does...
Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage
The second round of the Culture Recovery Fund looks forward to next spring and early summer when it is expected that cultural organisations will be able to operate with fewer restrictions. Over £300million of grants will be available, covering the period April-June,...
Herefordshire Businesses urged to apply for support grants
Businesses in Herefordshire that have been required to close due to national restrictions imposed by government as of 5 January 2021 may be eligible for a one-off grant of up to £9,000.
New requirements for haulier firms
New government policy now requires drivers to have a negative Covid test before travelling to ports. Costs of the tests will be met by government and businesses are encouraged to go through their local authority for the necessary equipment. BEIS Minister Scully has...
Keeping a spotlight on your brand is more important than ever
In these strange times, it’s never been more important to keep your brand in the spotlight, and that’s why our Business Direction magazine continues to be the leading B2B publication for the region.