Latest UK data: Positive tests: 710,467 have tested positive (+ 21,242 new cases) Loss of life: *44,347 across all settings (+ 189 in last 24 hours) Cases in Cheshire East: 5,045 confirmed since start of the pandemic, + 570 in the last 7 days *Daily reported COVID deaths are now measured … [Read more...]
News for: Coronavirus Business Updates
Chancellor announces changes to financial support for businesses affected by Covid-19 restrictions
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has announced an increase in financial support for businesses and workers affected by Covid-19 restrictions its economic consequences. Announcing the measures, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak said: I’ve always said that we must be ready to adapt … [Read more...]
October 21st – Coronavirus News Updates
Latest UK data: Positive tests: 762,542 have tested positive (+ 21,331 new cases) Loss of life: *43,967 across all settings (+ 241 in last 24 hours) Cases in Cheshire East: 4,795 confirmed since start of the pandemic, + 547 in the last 7 days *Daily reported COVID deaths are now measured … [Read more...]
Let’s Turn This Around campaign launches to champion Covid-secure businesses in Cheshire
Communities across Cheshire and Warrington are being asked to share how local businesses are adapting their practices to keep customers safe from Covid-19 as part of a new campaign, Let's Turn This Around. Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and local authorities in the … [Read more...]
October 9th – Coronavirus News Updates
Latest UK data: Positive tests: 561,815 have tested positive (+ 17,540 new cases) Loss of life: *42,592 across all settings (+ 77 in last 24 hours) Cases in Cheshire East: 3,655 confirmed since start of the pandemic, + 495 in the last 7 days *Daily reported COVID deaths are now measured … [Read more...]
October 7th – Coronavirus News Updates
Latest UK data: Positive tests: 530,113 have tested positive (+ 14,542 new cases) Loss of life: *42,445 across all settings (+ 76 in last 24 hours) Cases in Cheshire East: 3,458 confirmed since start of the pandemic, + 442 in the last 7 days *Daily reported COVID deaths are now measured … [Read more...]
October 2nd – Coronavirus News Updates
Latest UK data: Positive tests: 460,178 have tested positive (+ 6,914 new cases) Loss of life: *42,202 across all settings (+ 59 in last 24 hours) Cases in Cheshire East: 2,987 confirmed since start of the pandemic, + 180 in the last 7 days *Daily reported COVID deaths are now measured … [Read more...]
Council leaders issue statement amid rising Covid-19 infections in Cheshire
The leader and deputy leader of Cheshire East Council have released a statements in response to rising Covid-19 infection rates in the borough. Council leader, Cllr Sam Corcoran expressed thanks to local residents for adhering to social distancing and hygiene guidance, as well as following … [Read more...]
September 30th – Coronavirus News Updates
Latest UK data: Positive tests: 446,156 have tested positive (+ 7,143 new cases) Loss of life: … [Read more...]
September 25th – Coronavirus News Updates
Latest UK data: Positive tests: 416,363 have tested positive (+ 6,634 new cases) Loss of life: *41,902 across all settings (+ 40 in last 24 hours) Cases in Cheshire East: 2,767 confirmed since start of the pandemic, + 136 in the last 7 … [Read more...]
September 23rd – Coronavirus News Updates
Latest UK data: Positive tests: 403,551 have tested positive (+ 4,926 new cases) Loss of life: *41,825 across all settings (+ 37 in last 24 hours) Cases in Cheshire East: 2,698 confirmed since start of the pandemic, + 93 in the last 7 … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme changes from October 1st
From October 1st, employees enrolled in the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (or furlough) will only have 60% of the wages paid by HMRC, with the remainder being provided by the employer. While the total wages paid to the employee will not change, up to a cap of £2500 per month, HMRC will reduce … [Read more...]