Covid-19: Restart & Recovery
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During these unprecedented times Worcestershire Business Central is on hand to support any concerns your business may have regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the affect it may have on your business. Our Business Engagement team are here to help navigate you to the latest government support and information.
Winter Economy Plan
On 24 September 2020, Rishi Sunak, presented the Winter Economy Plan, outlining how the government will support jobs and the economy over the coming months.
BUSINESS SUPPORT & FUNDING
Find information on the central government support & funding.
LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORT
Find the business support available in your district.
HERE2HELP BUSINESS
Worcestershire County Council has launched a new £3m programme to assist local businesses to recover, adapt, develop and support future resilience as lockdown measures reduce.
PEOPLE & WORKPLACE
Government guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic.
CAN YOU OFFER HELP?
Are you able to offer coronavirus (COVID-19) support from your business? Please follow the link below to find out how you can offer support.
WEBINARS
To support the restart & recovery of businesses in Worcestershire, there are a variety of support webinars available.
SURVEY
West Midlands businesses are being urged to take part in a survey to inform local Growth Hubs on the challenges facing business.
PICK FOR BRITAIN
Looking to work on a UK Fruit & Veg farm? From pickers and packers, to plant husbandry and tractor or forklift drivers, there are a wide range of roles available.
WORCESTERSHIRE JOBS MATCH
In response to the recruitment challenges being faced by businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic, Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP) is working with partners to deliver Worcestershire Jobs Match.
ELEVATE
Elevate can help you emerge from the impact of Covid-19 not just stable but prepared for a positive future. With the benefit of expert advice and support your business may not just restart but be on a path to future growth.
Latest news updates
Care home group boss wins top employee healthcare award
The owner of a Worcestershire care home group has been recognised for his role in keeping his staff safe and motivated during the Covid-10 pandemic. Huw James, CEO of the Clarendon Care Group and the Redwood Healthcare Group, was awarded the Health Care Employer Award...
Worcester based food manufacturer celebrates significant ‘post-lockdown’ growth
Vandemoortele Worcester is part of a global food manufacturing and supply business, with a history stretching back over 100 years, employing over 5,000 people globally. Following significant investment in the plant capability throughout 2020, Vandemoortele Worcester,...
The Impact of COVID-19 on Edinburgh’s Office Market: Everything We Know So Far
The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on industries around the world, and the ongoing impact of COVID-19 is still widely visible for all to see. Unemployment rates have risen, supply chains have been impacted, and the public health crisis has...
COVID Business Advice available
A series of free resources have been produced by Worcestershire County Council to help businesses reinforce safety guidelines in the workplace. Businesses are being encouraged to use these free resources to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 amongst staff. The support...
Local District grants still available to businesses
Organisations across Worcestershire are being reminded that there is still COVID support funds available. These support funds are being administered directly from the District Councils in Worcestershire. Those interested in accessing this support funding need to...
6 Tips for Restructuring Your Business Post Covid
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented changes to most businesses around the world. Almost every industry has been impacted in some way, either for better or worse. While some industries such as healthcare, eCommerce, digital marketing and online entertainment...
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