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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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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The HMRC Portal for businesses to claim for furloughed employees through the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme opened at 8am on Monday 20th April. Businesses can apply through their Government Gateway Account.
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How businesses can avoid cyber crime due to increased Coronavirus crime including phishing emails or texts, home working and online conferencing.
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The Minister of State for Crime and Policing has written to local authorities encouraging them to take a considered and pragmatic approach to licensing at this time.
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Waitrose in Fleet was one of the supermarkets thanked by Hart District Council for delivering £1,000 worth of food for food parcels for vulnerable.
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Hart District Council will be issuing grant payments to more than 400 businesses this week, totalling £5.5 million. The application process opened last week. Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sector are eligible for grants of £10,000 and £25,000 and there is a £10,000 payment for small businesses to meet their ongoing costs.
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Following the success of the Clap for Our Carers campaign which saw towns, villages and cities up and down the country clapping in support of our carers on Thursday 26th March, the event looks likely to become a weekly event at 8pm every Thursday.
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Hampshire County Council have launched a new helpline to provide information and advice, as well as practical support to frail or vulnerable Hampshire residents who need urgent assistance with essential food or household supplies, collection of medication, or who are at risk of loneliness.
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There are lots of opportunities to provide support locally and contribute to the volunteer effort during the coronavirus outbreak.
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