The aim of this grant is to support projects focused on driving digital innovation within UK manufacturing supply chains. The proposed projects should aim at developing digital technologies/applications that help UK manufacturing supply chains become more efficient, productive, flexible and resilient. Proposed projects should investigate one or more problems that an organisation’s specific supply chain […]
Article Local Authority Grants Updates
**Certain councils have re-opened the discretionary grant scheme** Barnet – apply by 31 March 2021 Business Support Packages have all been extended (no need to apply if you have already). If you have not already applied, you have until 31 March. Brent – apply now Local Restrictions Support Grant – apply now All those […]
Article Business rates relief and grants
The following three schemes have been announced. Small Business Grant Funding Business Rates Holiday for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Cash Grant for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Top-up to local business grant funds scheme For more information on specific West London local authority information, please scroll to the end of this article Small Business Grant Funding […]
Article Kickstart jobs scheme
The government has introduced a new Kickstart Scheme, a £2 billion fund to create hundreds of thousands of high quality 6-month work placements aimed at young people (aged 16 to 24) who are on Universal Credit and are deemed to be at risk of long term unemployment. Find out more here. Funding is available for […]
Article Mayor launches £1m fund to help small businesses and community groups
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has pledged to help London’s small businesses and community groups not simply to recover from the current coronavirus crisis, but to ensure they’re better prepared for future emergencies. Sadiq’s new £1m fund will help the small firms across our high streets and London’s many local community groups to keep up […]
Article What to do if you’re self-employed and getting less work or no work
Claim a grant if you’ve lost income If you’re getting less work or no work because of coronavirus (COVID-19), you might be able to claim a grant through the coronavirus Self-employment Income Support Scheme. Other financial support If you’re getting less work or no work because of coronavirus (COVID-19), you can also: apply online for Universal […]
FAQ How does holiday pay work for furloughed employees?
Furloughed employees continue to accrue leave as per their employment contract. The employer and employee can agree to vary holiday entitlement as part of the furlough agreement, however almost all workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks of statutory paid annual leave each year which they cannot go below. Employees can take holiday while on furlough. […]
Article Government unveils £200 million package to help innovative businesses bounce back
Source: Gov UK Almost £200 million boost to help businesses across the UK drive forward cutting-edge new tech and recover from the impacts of coronavirus government investment to support innovations ranging from AI systems managing city traffic flows to the latest reusable packaging materials research and development (R&D) intensive businesses urged to apply for funding to […]
Article Face coverings become mandatory on public transport
from Monday 15 June 2020 everyone must wear a face covering when travelling by public transport in England under the new rules, operators will be able to prevent passengers who refuse to follow the rules from travelling and police will be able to issue fines of £100 over 3,000 extra staff will be deployed from […]
Article Coronavirus (COVID-19): financial support for education, early years and children’s social care
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-financial-support-for-education-early-years-and-childrens-social-care/coronavirus-covid-19-financial-support-for-education-early-years-and-childrens-social-care This guidance is applicable to 31 May 2020 and will be reviewed before 1 June 2020. The government has put in place a number of funding and financial measures to support organisations – both public and private – during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. These are intended to be temporary, timely and targeted, to support […]