Business Support Information
GOV.UK have provided a summary of guidance, support and latest legislations, for businesses and the public during the coronavirus pandemic.
LATEST UPDATES AND MEDIA RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED HERE:
Support for businesses
Find out the support for businesses from GOV.UK here…
Government publishes new strategy to kick-start data revolution
The strategy, which lays out five priority ‘missions’ the Government must take to capitalise on the opportunities data offers, is a central part of the Government’s wider ambition for a thriving, fast-growing digital sector in the UK.
Read more on this HERE
Home Covid-19 testing kit information
Covid-19 home testing packs can now be collected from local pharmacies, test sites and community hubs and requested for delivery to your home address.
Each pack contains seven lateral flow test (LFT) kits, which can be used by those who do not have coronavirus symptoms. Please remember, do not use a lateral flow test (LFT) if you have coronavirus symptoms, you should book a PCR test and self-isolate.
You can access home test kits in two ways:
- Collect a Covid-19 home test pack (up to two packs, 14 test kits) from a local pharmacy, testing site or community hub.
- Order a Covid-19 home test pack (one pack, seven test kits) online to be delivered to your home address – you must live in England to use this service.
Both positive and negative home test results should be reported online as soon as possible after you get the result
If your home test result is positive, you must self-isolate immediately and get a PCR test to confirm the result.
Please see the University’s Covid-19 reporting procedure for more information on what to do if you test positive or experience coronavirus symptoms
The University of Wolverhampton Business School is committed to helping regional businesses find new ways to recover and adapt in the current crisis. Now, more than ever, there is a significant need for the Business School and the wider University to work with businesses in our community and beyond, to share our knowledge and expertise.
New discretionary lockdown business grants now available
To support businesses impacted by the national lockdown restrictions, grant schemes have been introduced:
This includes an additional one-off payment of up to £9,000 and the latest discretionary Additional Restrictions Grants (ARGs).
They are aimed at supporting closed businesses and businesses that are open but have been significantly affected due to the current restrictions.
Eligibility criteria and the amount of grant awarded for the discretionary one off payment and ARGs will be based primarily on the fixed costs of the business. Rateable businesses not eligible for Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) can also apply for an ARG.
Find out more here…
The Black Country Chamber have online advice and a business helpline (01902 912322).
Black Country LEP latest news
Stay up to date with the latest news from within the region from the Black Country LEP and its wider partnership network HERE
West Midlands Combined Authority recognise the serious and unprecedented nature of the current situation and are working hard to maintain essential services to businesses and residents and to keep our communities safe. Find out more HERE
University of Wolverhampton tenant company, BCRS, is now an accredited lender on the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) – see https://bcrs.org.uk/ for more details.
The Federation of Small Business has information for small independent traders. Find out more HERE
Access to Business helps new businesses or if you are in the process of setting up in business. More on this HERE
General information page regarding Science Park activities and responses during Covid-19