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...]
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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...]
Hospitality venues must now enforce ‘Rule of 6’ and Test and Trace data of face fine
In addition to a 10pm closing time for pubs, restaurants and cafés, hospitality businesses are also required to enforce the 'Rule of 6' and display NHS QR codes to gather customer contact details for Test and Trace. For failing to comply with new rules aimed at curtailing rising coronavirus … [Read more...]