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
Covid Bounce Back Loans a “debt mountain” for businesses
News article submitted by mfg solicitors. Billions of pounds worth of loans to help small and medium sized enterprises survive the coronavirus pandemic are a “debt mountain” businesses should start to pay off as soon as possible. That is the message from...
What are the key differences between CBILS and RLS?
After receiving a number of questions about the differences between the former Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and the new Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS), BCRS Business Loans have put a handy table together to compare features of the new and old...
Worcester Car Dealer Secures £125,000 Funding Boost
A Worcester based car dealership has secured a £125,000 cash injection to kickstart growth plans after the Coronavirus pandemic impacted sales last year. Imperial Marques secured the funding boost from regional lender BCRS Business Loans and was backed by the...
Benchmarking your employment offering has never been more important
The Covid-19 pandemic has no doubt impacted the labour market over the past year. According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of payroll employees has increased for the fifth consecutive month but remains 772,000 below pre-pandemic levels. The Job...
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,...
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