News (Business Support) - Invest Plymouth

Rishi Sunak unveils government’s plan to protect jobs and support businesses over the coming months.

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355 small businesses in Plymouth, including local charities, B&Bs, tourism charter boats and fishers, have been given a much-needed lifeline with funding from the Discretionary Grant Fund

Cafes, restaurants and pubs in the city centre and the waterfront will be able put seats and tables outside as part of a move to help business bounce back following the coronavirus pandemic.

It is likely that we will close the Discretionary Grant Fund scheme earlier than planned due to the level of demand so we would encourage businesses to get applications in as quickly as possible.

Business Secretary Alok Sharma is creating 5 new business-focused groups to unleash Britain’s growth potential and create jobs, as part of the government’s plans to help the economy bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic.

Small businesses in Plymouth can apply for a new Government Discretionary Grant from Monday 1 June.

Employers will be able to make claims through the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme from 26 May.

The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced today (Tuesday 12 May 2020).

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.

HMRC will begin contacting customers who may be eligible for the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).