Local MP Edward Timpson has welcomed the announcement that the UK Government-owned British Business Bank has issued its 75,000th loan through its Start Up Loans programme, marking more than £623 million invested in small businesses across the UK since its launch in 2012.
Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson has welcomed the announcement that Cheshire has been bolstered by an additional 54 officers since the Government launched its major recruitment drive in September 2019.
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme has launched this week, giving families 50 per cent off their restaurant bills in August.
There are 5,048 participating independent restaurants, cafes and pubs, and outlets from smaller chains in the North West.
Takes total additional funding for Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West & Chester Councils to £44 million.
Direct Government funding to help councils respond to the pandemic reaches £4.3 billion.
£1.57 billion announced by the Government to protect Britain’s world-class cultural, arts and heritage institutions
Includes £900 million in grants, plus additional £270 million in repayable loans
Unprecedented package widely hailed by the arts and creative industries
VAT to be cut for six months for all businesses in the hospitality, accommodation and attractions industries, including up to 440 in Eddisbury.
Public urged to ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ with new voucher scheme to encourage people to support local restaurants throughout August.
