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
Businesses urged to prepare for NHS COVID-19 app
Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, cinemas and other venues across England and Wales are being urged to download QR codes to prepare for public rollout of new app. The NHS COVID-19 app is currently being trialled and will launch on Thursday 24 September in England and...
Inspiring Worcestershire: Plan for Jobs 2020
In response to thechallenges faced by businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic there has been significant investment in skills from central and local Government to support your recovery plans. Apprenticeships, Traineeships, investment in the National Careers Service,...
Campaign launched to support and promote Worcestershire’s Food and Drink Sector
The Worcestershire Food and Drink Industry is getting some much-needed support through the new ‘Make it Worcestershire’ campaign launched on 14th August. The Make It Worcestershire campaign has been developed by One Worcestershire and the Worcestershire Food and Drink...
Here 2 Help Business – Up to £10,000 to help recruit a Graduate
Could your business benefit from new talent with fresh ideas and up-to-date skills? In such uncertain times, many businesses have delayed investing in new staff who could help drive their business forward. In turn, this has left Worcestershire graduates facing...
Guidance for business affected by Coronavirus
Boost your business with TrustMark today Want to maximise on government funding? Want to make sure that your business is ready to help customers across the UK improve the energy efficiency of their homes? Millions of pounds of government cash will be made available...
Low Carbon Opportunities Webinars to Benefit SMEs in the County
Worcestershire County Council are pleased to launch a series of webinars which will help SME's in the County benefit from and thrive in the Low Carbon Economy. Our Low Carbon Opportunities programme exists to provide direct support to SMEs through targeted and...
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