The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has opened for applications. This will allow businesses to claim for 80% of your employee’s wages plus any employer National Insurance and pension contributions, if you have put them on furlough because of coronavirus (COVID-19). There is an employer’s step-by-step guide on how to make a claim: What you’ll… Read More
New information from Cobweb Info with support during the Coronavirus pandemic. Read More
There are an increasing number of malicious cyber criminals exploiting the current COVID-19 pandemic for their own objectives. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has detected more UK government branded scams relating to COVID-19 than any other subject. These threats will often masquerade as trusted entities. Their activity includes using coronavirus-themed phishing messages or malicious… Read More
Many people will have seen the Maker Community coming together to “hack” solutions during the Coronavirus pandemic. Examples of this include 3D printing ventilator parts to protective headgear for health and care workers. The Business & IP Centre in Central Library is putting their 3D printer to good use by printing parts for this purpose.… Read More
An announcement by the Chancellor on Friday 3rd April has seen an increase in support for businesses large and small which are impacted by COVID-19. Currently £90 million of business interruption loans have been approved for nearly 1,000 firms and £1.9 billion corporate finance provided to firms hit by COVID-19.To maximise the support available, Coronavirus… Read More
Monthly Clinics at the BIPC We have been running some of our free expert advice clinics for over 20 years! For the immediate future, we will be continuing them via telephone, so everyone still has access to this great help. Speak to legal experts and get professional support. Currently we have three regular clinics which… Read More
Cobweb Info have published two more new reports to assist businesses affected by the Coronavirus emergency. Both of these reports can be downloaded from Cobra with your library card. Foodservice (Coronavirus Update) This report has information on a number of issues relating to food businesses at this time, including: Closure of restaurants, cafés and pubs… Read More
If you are operating a Retail, Hospitality and Leisure business during these challenging times there is a lot of help and advice out there. The government has launched the Small Business Grant Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund to help businesses. Details of the guidance can be found here. The Arts Council England… Read More
At this difficult time some food businesses are looking to deliver their products or serve as a takeaway. The Greater Manchester Regulatory Centre of Excellence has produced a guide explaining what businesses need to do to comply with the law. This is aimed at businesses that are new to delivery and takeaway. Food delivery and… Read More
If you’re running a business at this difficult time there are some resources to help you. We are currently collecting information and resources that we will share but please send in ideas and requests for topics that you would like to know more about. Cobweb Info have produced two new reports that can be accessed… Read More