CUMBRIA Chamber of Commerce is offering a lifeline to businesses struggling to access the Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans. Growth Hub advisers will work with Cumbrian businesses – free of […]
Tag: COVID-19
Cumbrian engineers develop disinfecting robot to fight COVID-19
A ROBOT capable of rapidly disinfecting large areas has been invented by a world-first solutions business to speed-up the fight against coronavirus. Forth Engineering in Cumbria is known for its […]
Cumbria Tourism named as official ‘portal’ for key workers in need of accommodation during Coronavirus fight
CUMBRIA Tourism has been announced as the county’s official ‘portal’ to help coordinate accommodation for NHS staff who need an alternative place to stay while working on the front line […]
Gosforth’s Simply Fresh delivers for the vulnerable
AS the current coronavirus pandemic socially distances us all and isolates many in particular those over 65, it certainly seems to be bringing out the best in us including David […]
Being Corona'd in business
THE virus has affected more than people’s health says Annabel Candler, Event Consultant & Wedding Planner, Founder of Weddings by Annabel Everyone is feeling the effects of life-changing and more […]
Coronavirus: North West businesses urged to join protective equipment ‘battle’
THE CBI has urged businesses in the region to join the ‘battle’ to produce protective equipment for the NHS and front-line workers. The organisation have organised a webinar for companies […]
Coronavirus – Farm Labour Emergency Support Scheme (FLESS)
THE Farmer Network is calling for support for their newly established Farm Labour Emergency Support Scheme. This may be of interest to employers who have placed employees on furlough leave […]
Cumbria Tourism urges accommodation providers to reinforce the #StayHome message
AHEAD of the Easter weekend Cumbria Tourism is calling on all accommodation providers and booking websites to ensure there is no confusion around the county being closed to visitors. Whilst […]
Northern baker named the UK’s best for the second year running – in online award ceremony
THE winners of this year’s Farm Shop & Deli Show were announced via live video feed on YouTube. The ceremony was broadcast via social media, following the postponement of the […]
Legal Update – Employment Law changes that come into force
Today (6 April), a number of Employment Law changes take effect that employers must comply with says Caroline Rayner of Baines Wilson LLP. As well as dealing with the impact […]
Put a hold on my retirement: emergency gas engineers volunteer to defer leaving dates to support response to coronavirus
TWO gas engineers have deferred their retirement dates to help energy network Cadent’s gas emergency service during the coronavirus crisis. The North West’s gas emergency team is a vital service, […]
Legal update – Recent changes to employment law due to Coronavirus
THE Coronavirus Act 2020 was passed on 25 March 2020 says Martha Winn of Baines Wilson LLP. It introduces a number of emergency measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including some […]
Coronavirus – Holidays can be carried over for two years
THE Working Time (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 came into force from 26 March 2020, says Caroline Rayner of Baines Wilson LLP. The new Regulations relax the restrictions on carrying over untaken […]
Key workers without childcare urged by Cumbria County Council to complete online form
IN response to the closure of schools to most pupils across Cumbria last week, a total of 50 hubs across the county are offering childcare support to key workers, Cumbria […]
Businesses missing out on make-or-break Coronavirus grants
CUMBRIA Chamber of Commerce is warning that some businesses could miss out on vital Coronavirus grants because they don’t realise they have to apply for them. The Government is offering […]
COVID-19 – Protect your business property while closed
CUMBRIA Fire and Rescue Service is advising business owners to protect their premises if they are temporarily closed due to the Coronavirus epidemic. Craig Drinkald, Area Manager at Cumbria Fire […]
URGENT REQUEST for PPE from Cumbria LEP – Can you help?
THE Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP) are building a list of available PPE that can be offered to key workers in order to keep them safe, whilst they are working […]
Western Pension Solutions launch COVID-19 helpline for family firms
NORTH West Family Business Network partner and family-owned business, Western Pension Solutions have launched a free helpline for family firms to respond to issues associated with the prevailing COVID19 pandemic. Family […]