Coronavirus: Support for Businesses

Chichester District Council has launched a £500,000 discretionary grants scheme to support local community groups and businesses, as part of its COVID-19 recovery plan.

Innovative businesses and start-ups are set to benefit from a £40 million government investment to drive forward new technological advances.

£1.8 million of government funding is now available to support small businesses in the Chichester District, which were previously outside the scope of the business grant funds scheme.

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

UK businesses driving innovation and development will be helped through the coronavirus outbreak with a £1.25 billion government support package, the Chancellor announced today.

The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today, with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages.

A government-backed loan scheme for large businesses affected by coronavirus has been expanded to cover all viable firms, the Chancellor announced today.

£300 million in funding will ensure community pharmacies can continue to carry out essential services during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

This document provides guidance on the closure of all retailers that sell non-essential goods and other non-essential premises, as part of further social distancing measures.