The Government have published their 5 steps to working safely for businesses
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Monthly Archives May 2020
Fleet Recovery Strategy
Fleet BID has published their recovery strategy for Fleet, detailing the steps the BID are taking and council support requested to ensure that people feel confident to return to Fleet and support local businesses safely.
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Fleet BID Retail Recovery Guide
The government hopes that non-essential shops will be able to open from 1 June. To support businesses to prepare, Fleet BID has developed a Retail Recovery Guide with a summary of advice and support available.
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Government COVID-19 Recovery Plan published
The Government published its COVID-19 recovery strategy on 11th May with the aim of the plan to “return life to as close to normal as possible, for an many people as possible as fast and fairly as possible in a way that avoids a new epidemic, minimises lives lost and maximises, health, economic and social outcomes”. Social distancing is still essential but people who cannot work from home are being encouraged to return to work if their workplace is open and people can now spend longer outside.
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Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day with the Royal British Legion
Friday 8th May is the 75th anniversary of VE Day and a Bank Holiday. Here is a rundown of the events planned by the Royal British Legion as well as resources for home schooling and links to useful websites.
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Bounce back loans for small businesses
From 4th May businesses can apply for Bounce Back loans, new 100% government backed loan scheme for small business. Businesses will be able to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 and access the cash within days and loans will be interest free for the first 12 months.
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Government launches top-up to local business grant funds scheme
The Government has launched top ups to local business grants aimed at small businesses with ongoing fixed property-related costs. Grants will be distributed via Local Authorities with the allocation at the discretion of local authorities.
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