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New Funding to Help Gloucestershire SMEs Recover from The Effects of The Coronavirus Pandemic
30th July 2020
SMEs in Gloucestershire are set to benefit from new government funding to help them recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government has t
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Economic Recovery ‘Reimagine & Restart’ Plan is launched
28th July 2020
An ambitious plan to get Gloucestershire’s economy back on its feet in the wake of Covid-19 has been launched by Gloucestershire’s Local Enterprise Partnership, GFirst LEP.
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Planning for Gloucestershire’s business recovery
17th July 2020
This post was written by David Owen, CEO of GFirst LEP. One element of GFirst LEP's Recovery Plan for the county is a promotional campaign to e
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Kick-starting Tourism Package for Gloucestershire
15th July 2020
The £10 million Kick-starting Tourism Package, will give small businesses in tourist destinations grants to help them adapt their businesses following the coronavirus pandemic.
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Summer Economic Update: A Plan for Jobs
9th July 2020
The Chancellor delivered his Summer Economic Update in Parliament yesterday, which outlined a package of measures to support jobs in every part of the country, give businesses the 6 mins
Apprenticeships Bonus Announced
9th July 2020
The government is to award bonus payments of up to £2000 to employers who hire apprentices.
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Guidance and Industry Standard Mark for Tourism Sector
1st July 2020
Visitor Economy Guidance
Sector specific guidance has been issued for people who work in hotels and guest accommodation, indoor and outdoor attractions, and business even
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Lockdown restrictions eased in England
23rd June 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today (Tuesday 23 June) set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, he 5 mins
The Future of Food and Drink; New Normal in a post-COVID World
10th June 2020
This post was written by John Taylerson. John is a former Director of several food and drink companies including DairyStix, coffee syrups and coffee / drinks.
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Gloucestershire County Council Trading Standards Team waiving charge for business advice.
8th June 2020
In recognition of the financial constraints faced by many of the small businesses who have been forced to close or to restrict their normal activities during the COVID19 period, Glouces 5 mins