by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorised
Coast to Capital LEP are releasing £2 million to support small businesses across the C2C LEP area. Eligible businesses are those with a workforce of between 5-50 and have been trading for over two years with annual turnover of under £10 million. Grants of between...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Money Advice Service has published advice on the support measures which are in place if you have to take time off work due to COVID-19. They have also published advice on rights to sick pay and what benefits you can claim if you’re self-employed or not entitled to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
Articles looking at the rise of the number of women in the construction and engineering industries.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The National Lottery Community Fund has issued a statement outlining how its funding will be used in the next few months to best support people and communities during this time. They have decided that all the funding decisions they make for the next six months (up to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofsted have extended their deadline on their consultation on their proposals for revisions to their post-inspection arrangements, including how they handle complaints about their work. The new deadline is now 30 April 2020.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced that they will be adjusting the timescales for the college collaboration fund (CCF) to help colleges focus on their staff and students’ welfare. They are exploring flexibilities within CCF to support colleges in developing good practice on...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
Advice from the National Cyber Security Centre to help organisations manage the cyber security challenges of increased home working.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
If your apprentice/employee does volunteer work or training, the guidance states that: “A furloughed employee can take part in volunteer work or training, as long as it does not provide services to or generate revenue for, or on behalf of your organisation. However,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP has published a special version of its Touchbase newsletter with a roundup of recent DWP announcements regarding the coronavirus support for employers, benefit claimants and businesses.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
This article shares some tips for parents coping with children at home during school closures.
