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Government moves to widen access to coronavirus cash

Good and grim news from the Chancellor Rishi Sunak as Boris Johnson stepped back into Downing Street and the debate over relaxing the lockdown. The good news will be very welcome by small business so...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 27.04.20
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Bail out cash announced for innovative firms hit by coronavirus

By 4pm this afternoon, 140,000 firms had applied for the government’s job retention scheme to allow companies to retain staff. Credit where credit is due - a phenomenal result. After a weekend of...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 20.04.20
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Coronavirus grant delivery speeds differ between local authorities

Data compiled by the regional Chamber of Commerce , Business West, has highlighted the differences between local authorities in the region at getting much needed grant support paid to local...
Posted on: 16.04.20
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COVID-19: How can I improve my chances of being accepted for CBILS finance?

The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) provides businesses access to a number of finance solutions including term loans, overdrafts, invoice finance and asset finance solutions...
Ed Tellwright
Ed Tellwright
Business West
Posted on: 15.04.20
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Businesses in shared workspaces ineligible for coronavirus grants - show your support

Business West, Bristol Technology Festival, Engine Shed and TechSpark are calling on our local authorities and WECA to make workspace businesses individually eligible for the £10,000 small business...
Posted on: 15.04.20
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Small businesses need council coronavirus cash fast

How well is your local authority doing in getting government coronavirus money to businesses? This is a question Business West has been posing to local councils on whose response could well decide...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 15.04.20
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More than 40,000 businesses turn to Business West for coronavirus support

Over the last 3 weeks more than 40,000 businesses across South West England have reached out to Business West seeking urgent help via its Trading Through Coronavirus service. Launched on 16 March,...
Posted on: 09.04.20
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and furloughed employees – key questions answered

Can a former employee dismissed for COVID-19 reasons be furloughed? Can we ask people to take holiday during the furlough period? Answers to these key questions and more for employers moving to take...
Julian Hemming
Julian Hemming
Osborne Clarke
Posted on: 06.04.20
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Insights from the SW business community help Bank of England understand impact of Covid-19 crisis

The people of the UK are making extraordinary efforts to limit the health impact of Covid-19. NHS staff, aided by carers and volunteers, are doing sterling work in the face of unprecedented pressures...
Malindi Myers
Malindi Myers
Bank of England
Posted on: 03.04.20
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