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Supporting Plymouth businesses through coronavirus - an update
Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, and portfolio holder for Economic Development, shares an update on the support that the Council has delivered to businesses this week, and the focus for the coming week. Business Grants This week …
Billion pound support package for innovative firms hit by coronavirus
Chancellor announces new £1.25 billion coronavirus package to protect firms driving innovation in UK package includes a £500 million investment fund for high-growth companies impacted by the crisis, made up of funding from government and the private …
Government support announced for self-employed
The Government has today announced a new Self-employment Income Support Scheme , which will provide self-employed people facing financial difficulties with 80% of their average monthly income, up to a maximum of £2,500. This will be calculated using their …
Plymouth City Council to defer business rates for 2 months
In recognition of the current severe impact on business cash flow, Plymouth City Council is immediately deferring payments of business rates for 2 months so that businesses can pay their normal bills over 10 months rather than 12. This short term …
Temporary changes to Plymouth City Council's Building Control service
Plymouth City Council's flexible working policy and the actions taken internally helps to minimise the risk of the virus being spread. This means that Plymouth Building Control is in a good position to carry on providing the statutory function during this …
Government ensures ticket refunds and protects services for passengers with rail emergency measures
We're supporting train operators to make sure our railways stay open for key workers during the coronavirus outbreak. government steps in to provide stability and certainty on key services and to rail staff during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak all train …
Latest statement by the Prime Minister on COVID-19
The Prime Minister addressed the nation this evening (Monday 23 March), where he outlined further measures the Government is taking to tackle the spread of COVID-19. Key points from the address; The PM warned that if too many people become ill at one time …
Update about financial support for businesses
Last week, the Government announced the following additional support for eligible businesses: All retail, hospitality and leisure businesses will not pay business rates for 2020/21. They will receive an amended bill confirming this in due course. Any …
£1.2m invested in new underwater communications network
The University of Plymouth is leading a £1.2million project to upgrade the offshore infrastructure of Smart Sound Plymouth. The initiative, supported by funding from the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, will further enhance the unique …
Arts Council England launches £160m emergency response package for cultural sector
The Arts Council has announced a £160m emergency response package to support individual artists, freelancers and cultural organisations. The intervention is designed to complement the financial measures already announced by the Government to help the …