Business
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Three quarters of business leaders in the West Midlands say they are more environmentally focussed following COVID-19 outbreak
Three quarters of business leaders (75%) based in the West Midlands claim the pandemic has made them more environmentally conscious Four fifths (84%) feel they need to run their businesses differently with a renewed focus on flexibility Two thirds (68%) say that the pandemic has increased...2020-07-13 1934 0 -
MAPPED: THE UK’S BEST AND WORST CREDIT SCORE HOTSPOTS
The south is home to eight of the top ten areas with the highest credit scores in the country according to new analysis by Share to Buy. Using the latest data from two major credit...2020-07-09 1579 0 -
New Cannock development re-opens for first time since UK lockdown
National housebuilder Linden Homes has recently re-opened its Walkmill Place development to potential buyers, after being closed during UK lockdown. Visitors can discover a selection of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes at the Walkmill Place...2020-07-02 1564 0 -
Two Sandwell charities receive COVID-19 cash grants
Two charitable organisations in Smethwick have received funding to help support local projects in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The money comes from VINCI, an international organisation that builds, equips and manages facilities such as...2020-06-27 1282 0 -
UK Factories Return To Growth As Covid-19 Slump Eases
Over in parliament, Boris Johnson is starting to announce plans to ease the lockdown in England, and allow pubs, restaurants. museums and cinemas to open. INTU, which owns the Trafford Centre and Lakeside in Essex, has...2020-06-24 1407 0 -
Self Employed Scheme Extension: When Can I Claim Second Self-Employment Grant?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said of the update: “Our top priority has always been to support people, protect jobs and businesses through this crisis. “The furlough and self-employment schemes have been a lifeline for millions of people...2020-06-22 1753 0 -
UK Extends Payments Freeze For Consumers Struggling With Debt
The UK’s financial watchdog has extended emergency measures to allow consumers struggling financially due to the coronavirus outbreak to freeze loan and credit card payments until 31 October. The measures, which were announced by the Financial...2020-06-19 1317 0 -
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO APPLY FOR DISCRETIONARY BUSINESS GRANT PAYMENTS
Almost 900 businesses have applied to be considered for Discretionary Grant Payments during the opening week of applications, with less than one week left for outstanding requests to be submitted. Birmingham City Council will use mon-...2020-06-16 1586 0 -
Acas coronavirus advice on returning to work
Workplace expert, Acas, has updated its coronavirus guidance to cover best practice around how to handle returning to work. The coronavirus pandemic has seen calls to the Acas helpline increase by a third (34%) when compared...2020-06-11 1424 0 -
Time is running out to apply for Discretionary Business Grant Payments
Almost 900 businesses have applied to be considered for Discretionary Grant Payments during the opening week of applications, with less than one week left for outstanding requests to be submitted. Birmingham City Council will use money...2020-06-09 1845 0
