04-05-2020
Extra support for businesses who have ‘fallen through the cracks’
A discretionary fund has been set up to accommodate certain small businesses previously outside the scope of the business gra...
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30-04-2020
Lenders provide over £4 Billion to SMEs through CBILS
The banking and finance sector has provided over £4 billion to SMEs so far through Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan sc...
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30-04-2020
Lincolnshire bereavement helpline is opened in response to Coronavirus
St Barnabas Hospice has announced the launch of a special helpline in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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30-04-2020
Turnover halved at more than 50% of East Midlands firms
A survey in partnership with Duncan & Toplis has shown that more than half of firms in the region have seen turnover reduce.
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30-04-2020
Chamber Business Awards Cancelled
The BCC have taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Chamber Business Awards due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
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29-04-2020
BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Loan schemes slow – but furlough prevents redundancies
Results reveal the majority of businesses did not intend to seek financial support through CBILS or were awaiting a response.
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28-04-2020
COVID-19 Cyber Crime & Fraud: Ransomware and Back-ups
Find out what can be done to protect your business data from fraudsters by ensuring you have a back-up system.
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28-04-2020
The Skills Toolkit – Free digital and numeracy courses
A new online learning platform has been launched to build skills in the UK during the Coronavirus outbreak and beyond.
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28-04-2020
Jerry Green’s 60 miles in May challenge!
Jerry Green Dog Rescue are challenging people to run, walk or cycle 60 miles in May in a fundraising effort.
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27-04-2020
Small businesses boosted by bounce back loans
Small businesses will benefit from a new finance scheme providing loans with a 100% guarantee for lenders.
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27-04-2020
Apprenticeship guidance and ESFA’s post-16 provider relief scheme
The government have announced guidance and relief to ensure apprenticeships and education can continue.
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27-04-2020
LIVES receives support from local businesses to help keep First Responders safe
LIVES has received a much needed donation from the Lincolnshire business community to enable frontline work to continue.
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27-04-2020
PCW Consulting Group helps businesses apply for CBILS
PCW Consulting Group have been supporting its clients, achieving 100% success rate in CBILS applications.
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27-04-2020
Coronavirus: Getting tested
Essential workers can now refer themselves to get tested for Coronavirus, and employers may refer their staff.
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23-04-2020
Commercial contracts and Covid-19 – Free guide from leading Lawyers
Roythornes has issued a free guide to commercial contacts and the effect the coronavirus pandemic could have on them.
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23-04-2020
Visual Print and Design awarded new local authority contract
Visual Print and Design in Lincoln are excited to announce that they have been awarded a contract with a London based council...
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22-04-2020
National Business Response Network
Business in the Community have launched the National Business Response Network to identify community needs.
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22-04-2020
COVID-19 Cyber & Fraud: Social Engineering
“Social engineers” exploit the one weakness that is found in every organisation: human psychology.
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22-04-2020
BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: More than 70% of firms surveyed have furloughed staff
Cash flow remains a significant concern for many businesses - 6 in 10 have less than three months’ cash in reserve
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21-04-2020
Bottomley Distillers Ltd – Sanitizer Production Continued
Bottomley Distillers commenced sanitizer production around 3 weeks ago and have been overwhelmed with the demand.
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21-04-2020
Solicitors extended contact hours in recognition of key worker contributions
Roythornes Private Client Department has extended its opening hours to cater for key workers.
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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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