Nov 30, 2020 | BID, Uncategorised
Appetite is an arts programme led by New Vic Theatre whose mission is to get more people in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent to experience and be inspired by the arts. Our planning for Newcastle-under-Lyme started earlier this year, and we’ll be working until...
Nov 29, 2020 | BID, Uncategorised
The Stoke and Staffordshire Enterprise Partnership is hosting a great opportunity next week to learn and discuss the future of business in the area. You may recognise a few of the speakers from some of our previous meetings and we’re excited to hear what they...
Nov 26, 2020 | BID, Uncategorised
Connects Network are inviting all local makers and artisans to join their friendly and informal networking meeting on Thursday 10th of December from 11am. Instead of their usual guest speaker, they are asking local artists to take the meeting spotlight and share their...
Nov 25, 2020 | BID, Uncategorised
The CJRS has been extended to 31 March 2021 for all parts of the UK. From 1 November, the UK Government will pay 80% of employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,500 per month. The government will review the terms of the scheme in...
Nov 4, 2020 | BID, Uncategorised
On September 9th 2020, the Government launched the Local Restrictions Support Grant Scheme for businesses that were required to close due to localised COVID restrictions. On October 22nd, the Chancellor announced further enhancements to the scheme, providing...
Nov 3, 2020 | BID, Uncategorised
Latest Changes: Government increases support for self-employed across the UK The government is increasing its support to the self-employed over the coming months and ensuring people get paid faster than previously planned. To reflect the recent changes to the furlough...