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21-04-2020
CLBILS scheme goes live

The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) is now open for applications.

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20-04-2020
Firms Seek Expert Help During Coronavirus Crisis

Master Coach and NLP Master Practitioner Nicola Ellwood is helping business owners during the Coronavirus outbreak.

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20-04-2020
Billion pound support package for innovative firms hit by Coronavirus

UK businesses driving innovation and development will be helped with a £1.25 billion government support package.

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20-04-2020
HMRC opens Job Retention Scheme online application portal

HMRC have now made the Job Retention Scheme online application portal live, along with guidance.

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17-04-2020
Chamber brings together member experts to help local businesses access HR coronavirus support

We are introducing a HR Support Forum for local businesses that are struggling to access all the answers they need.

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17-04-2020
Policy win: Chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of June

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended by one month to reflect continuing social distancing measures.

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17-04-2020
Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS)

The new CLBILS provides financial support to mid-sized and larger businesses with a turnover above £45 million.

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16-04-2020
New Service Supports Vulnerable People Through the Criminal Justice System

Vulnerable individuals in the criminal justice system will now be supported by a new service delivered by LPFT and LAT.

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16-04-2020
Policy win: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extended Eligibility

Through extensive lobbying from the BCC and Chamber network, the new starters eligibility for CJR has been extended.

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15-04-2020
Nearly £8m already distributed to South Holland businesses for Covid-19 support

South Holland District Council has distributed nearly £8 million worth of grants to businesses in the District so far.

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15-04-2020
Patron Begbies Traynor offer free advice to businesses on the financial impact of COVID-19

Begbies Traynors are here to advise you on how can your business cope with the imminent financial impact.

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15-04-2020
Visual Print and Design: Free NHS Coronavirus Poster

Visual Print and Design are providing free posters covering NHS guidelines on the Coronavirus pandemic to customers.

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15-04-2020
Lincoln College Supporting the Care Sector with Protective Equipment

Lincoln College has donated its stores of PPE to the Lincolnshire Care Association to be distributed across care homes.

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15-04-2020
Would you like to support Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce webinars?

ChamberConnect has attracted over 500 businesses so far and aim to offer the most up-to-date guidance to COVID-19 questions.

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15-04-2020
Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: 66% await funds from furlough scheme as payday approaches

Two thirds of survey respondents have furloughed staff in anticipation of scheme going live and are awaiting funds.

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14-04-2020
Local hospice could lose £1,000,000 over next three months due to Coronavirus impact

St Barnabas Hospice has launched an urgent appeal for funds as they continue to care for the most vulnerable.

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14-04-2020
Rules that have been relaxed to help businesses

BEIS has issued a list of the rules that have been temporarily relaxed.

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09-04-2020
Date announced for Job Retention Scheme

It will be open for claim submissions in the week of 20 April, with payments starting to arrive by 30 April.

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09-04-2020
Helping to safeguard firms’ top asset

Amica HR is going the extra mile to help worried employers together with specialist BlueBell Healthcare Ltd.

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08-04-2020
Emergency Appeal to Save Lives in Lincolnshire

A new coronavirus crisis fund has been launched to help save lives in Lincolnshire by feeding the most vulnerable.

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08-04-2020
Latest Public Health England advice on social distancing in the workplace

Public Health England has published new guidance on social distancing in the workplace.

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08-04-2020
Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Government loans and grant schemes

Results reveal that most businesses have not yet successfully accessed CBILS and grants for small businesses.

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07-04-2020
Rilmac Provide Support for Lincoln County Hospital During Covid-19 Crisis

Rilmac Insulation are pleased to have been able to provide support for NHS staff working at Lincoln County Hospital.

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07-04-2020
How to deal with scam texts and emails

Criminals are using Coronavirus as a way to steal money or data. Find out more on how to protect yourself from cyber crime.

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06-04-2020
Lincolnshire Action Trust Welcomes New Chair

Sheridan Minshull has retired from Lincolnshire Action Trust’s Board of Management, the new Chair is Jo Mead.

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06-04-2020
NHS asks people to share their coronavirus symptoms to help others

A new Coronavirus Status Checker will help the NHS coordinate its response and build up additional data.

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03-04-2020
LACE Housing as Committed as Ever to its Residents

LACE Housing is reassuring the public that it is continuing to support its residents and staff.

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03-04-2020
Lincoln UTC Student Engineers Protective Equipment for NHS

16-year-old Lincoln UTC student Jonty Horn has been 3D printing PPE products for frontline NHS staff.

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03-04-2020
Chancellor strengthens support on offer for business as first Government-backed loans reach firms in...

To maximise the support available, the Chancellor is extending the CBILS so that all viable small businesses affected by COVI...

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02-04-2020
Let’s Help Feed the UK, Says Greater Lincolnshire LEP

The food sector is suffering from a shortage of workers – help feed the nation!

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02-04-2020
BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Heavy toll on UK business

The Coronavirus pandemic has taken a heavy toll on business and economic activity across the UK.

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02-04-2020
COVID-19: Call for rapid sanitising technology for ambulances

Do you have an innovative or novel approach to get ambulances cleaner quicker to help combat Coronavirus?

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