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WBC Blog – Supporting Businesses Through Troubling Times
I don’t think that any of us could have foreseen the events of the last month. Life has changed significantly, and of course from a business perspective, has presented many new challenges. We are here to help all Worcestershire businesses through this changing and...
Coronavirus Guidance for Businesses & Employers
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak presents a significant challenge to businesses around the globe. The UK government, including the health and social care systems, have planned extensively over the years for an event like this, and the UK is therefore well prepared...
Growth Hub Coronavirus Business Support Survey
The Worcestershire Growth Hub would like to hear from businesses in the area on the effects the coronavirus has had on business. Please take a moment to complete our brief survey. Your information will assist us in informing government on how Worcestershire...
WhatsApp Information Service Launched by Government
A new service providing coronavirus information through the app WhatsApp has been launched by government. The new free to use service aims to provide official, trustworthy and timely information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19), and will further reduce the...
Could Your Business Offer Support to Government During Coronavirus Crisis?
Government are requesting support from businesses during the Corona crisis. If your business can offer support during thee crisis, please complete the form at the link below. The support needed includes things like: medical testing equipment medical equipment design...
Worcestershire Community Foundation launches Covid-19 response appeal
One of Worcestershire’s largest charitable hub has launched a county-wide appeal which will help community groups and charities overcome issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Worcestershire Community Foundation has unveiled the Worcestershire Covid-19...
Companies to receive 3-month extension period to file accounts during COVID-19
Businesses will be given an additional 3 months to file accounts with Companies House to help companies avoid penalties as they deal with the impact of COVID-19. From today (25 March 2020), businesses will be able to apply for a 3-month extension for filing their...
Be Cyber Secure Grant and Support Benefits Kidderminster Traffic Management Company
The Be Cyber Secure programme offers cyber security support and cyber growth grants to SMEs in Worcestershire, helping them to grow their business, whilst maximising their cyber security. Kidderminster based Signal Traffic Management Ltd recently received support and...
Prime Minister Announces New Measures to Slow Spread of COVID-19
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced last night (23 March 2020) that the government is taking new measures to fight the Coronavirus pandemic across the UK. In the speech from Downing Street, the Prime Minister outlined strict new measures that will take...
Coronavirus Update: Chancellor announces additional support to protect businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced yesterday (17 March 2020), that the government will do ‘whatever it takes’ to support businesses throughout the Coronavirus crisis. After pledging £12 billion to soften the impact of Covid-19 last week, the government confirmed they...
Support for those affected by COVID-19 – Budget 2020
On Wednesday 11 March 2020, the Chancellor’s budget outlined a £12 billion package of support for public services, individuals, and businesses that have been affected by the economic disruption caused by COVID-19. The support for business is outlined as follows: The...