Grants available for businesses impacted by Omicron
Yvan Williams, Exeter Chamber board director says: “It’s great to finally receive the announcement we in the hospitality and leisure industry have been waiting for. The support package from the government announced in December of last year is now available to apply for”. Cash grants of up to £6,000 are now available to eligible businesses […]
Pandemic has cost some places in the South West more than half a year’s worth of high street sales, new Centre for Cities report reveals
Covid-19 has cost some city and large town centres in the South West more than half a year’s worth of potential takings since March 2020. This is according to Cities Outlook 2022 – Centre for Cities’ annual economic assessment of the UK’s largest urban areas. Central Bristol is worst affected, losing 38 weeks of sales […]
Homeworking: what are employers’ obligations?
Though a significant portion of the Exeter workforce is still working from home, with businesses temporarily closing their premises during the pandemic, failing to take reasonable measures to safeguard employees while working remotely could result in an Employers’ Liability (EL) claim being made against employers. Christopher Dean, Client Director at the Exeter office of insurance […]
Budget invests significantly in UK economic recovery after COVID-19, but tax rises are on the horizon, says Milsted Langdon
The events of the last year have led the UK to spend more than £280 billion protecting jobs and businesses, with the latest Budget promising a further £65 billion of spending through new loans, grants and the extension of several important schemes. South West-based accountancy firm Milsted Langdon said the measures confirmed in the Chancellor’s […]
LITIGATION COVID CLINIC – Everys Solicitors
If you have a dispute or claim as a result of Covid-19, Everys Solicitors' specialist litigation lawyers, Gay Cherryson and Kathy Trist, are here to help you. Every Tuesday, from 4pm until 6pm, Gay and Kathy will be providing FREE, no-obligation, 20-minute telephone appointments. If you would like advice on any of the below, please […]
Families brought to tears of gratitude following festive support
Hundreds of Exeter families facing a bleak Christmas have benefited from two recent initiatives to help them feed their children this December. CITY Community Trust has been supporting families through the Exeter Festive Appeal. In addition to this, it has provided hot meals and free sports activities to young people attending special PL Kicks sessions. […]
Pandemic sees South West companies collaborate not compete
Businesses across the South West worked more closely together in 2020 despite the economic challenges of the pandemic. A survey of over 100 companies by Collaborate South West found that over two thirds increased levels of collaboration with other organisations, with 80% believing collaboration to be extremely or very important to their business success moving […]
Expansion of furlough and self-employment schemes is welcome but loss of Job Retention Bonus is a “sting in the tailâ€, say accountants
South West-based accountancy firm, Milsted Langdon, has welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to expand the furlough and self-employment schemes, but has said the withdrawal of the £1,000 per employee Job Retention Bonus is the “sting in the tail” of the announcement. Speaking in the House of Commons, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, said the furlough scheme would […]
LIVE WEBINAR AND Q&A – FURLOUGH SCHEME AND CURRENT SUPPORT MEASURES
Join us next Wednesday 11th November as Thomas Westcott Partner Mark Tibbert provides an update on today’s announcement for the further extension of the furlough scheme until March 2021, including a recap of how the relief works, what you need to consider and what has changed from the first version. Alongside this he will also […]
Exeter Community Wellbeing – community COVID-19 support
Exeter Community Wellbeing has stepped up its offering again due to the ‘lockdown’ that began yesterday. Partners and Local Area Teams are already working with us to identify needs and coordinate responses in their areas. You can find updated information about Exeter Community Wellbeing and Exeter City Council’s Coronavirus response on the website: https://exeter.gov.uk/wellbeing/ and you […]