A campaign has launched asking all Britons ‘Clap for their carers’ to show their support for the hard-working NHS personnel who are putting themselves at risk to care for those suffering from Covid-19, in addition to those with other illnesses. As has been done in other countries, including … [Read more...]
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Cheshire East Council warn of coronavirus misinformation
Cheshire East Council have released a statement warning the public about potentially dangerous misinformation being shared surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. Dr Matt Tyrer, Acting Director of Public Health at the council said: There is a lot of misinformation, rumour and myths going … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to operate only from Terminal 1
In response to falling passenger numbers and global travel restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak, Manchester Airport has announced that all flights will take off and land from Terminal 1 from Wednesday 25th March 2020. In a statement, a spokesperson for Manchester Airport said: Like all … [Read more...]
Cheshire East launches Covid-19 support network
Cheshire East Council has launched a new Covid-19 information hub – which includes essential information and updates on changes to council services as a result of the pandemic. The council is also launching ‘Cheshire East – People Helping People’ – a place for people to offer and request … [Read more...]
Sub-regional response for business support against COVID-19
Cheshire East Council has ramped up its work with partners across the county to support local businesses and respond to the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy. The partnership includes Cheshire & Warrington Growth Hub, the local chambers of commerce, Marketing Cheshire and Cheshire East, … [Read more...]
Coronavirus: update of business support available and useful information
The Government has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19. Business Support: a statutory sick pay relief package for SMEsa 12-month business rates holiday for … [Read more...]
Medico-legal consultancy expands into Tytherington Business Village
Medico-legal consultancy, Collaboras Legal, has moved its expanding team into Oakfield House on Tytherington Business Village, Macclesfield. The team provide specialist support services to law firms' clinical negligence and personal injury departments nationwide, with clients including leading … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport announces temporary lay-offs and pay cuts in response to coronavirus challenges
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) Chief Executive Officer, Charlie Cornish, has issued a statement on behalf of the airport operator announcing temporary pay cuts and lay-offs as the aviation sector struggles with challenges raised by the coronavirus. In addition to the action being taken at MAG, … [Read more...]
Manchester Exeter flights to continue as Blue Islands step in after Flybe collapse
Channel Islands based airline, Blue Islands, has announced it will ensure regional connectivity between Manchester Airport and the South West by operating the flights between Manchester and Exeter. Exeter to Manchester flights will recommence from mid-April and be Blue Islands' first route to the … [Read more...]
Covid-19 – Can Force Majeure be Called Upon?
With the coronavirus outbreak set to cause significant disruptions to businesses, Paul Tyrer, Partner at Cheshire solicitors, SAS Daniels' Corporate team, discusses “Force Majeure”, the clause in many contracts which allows a supplier or customer to suspend its obligations under some circumstances. … [Read more...]
2020 Budget: Chancellor plans to ‘level-up’ UK
The 2020 budget has promised an increase in spending for infrastructure and measures to combat any economic impact of coronavirus. It is Chancellor Rishi Sunak's first budget since assuming office, and the first since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister last year. The Chancellor reiterated Boris … [Read more...]
Covid-19 and business continuity
Wilmslow-based B2B telecommunications specialists, All Communications, outline some the technological considerations a business should take into account to ensure continuity if their staff are affected by coronavirus. The firm has announced it will offer free consultations to businesses to help … [Read more...]