There is a range of support available to local businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Below is information on grants and other places that you can find support.
Restart grants
The restart grant is a mandatory grant to support non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym businesses.
A single grant will be paid to each eligible business.
Coronavirus job retention scheme
The coronavirus job retention scheme has been extended until 30 September 2021.
Workers in any part of the UK can retain their job, even if their employer cannot afford to pay them, and be paid at least 80% of their salary up to £2,500 a month.
Grant levels will be changing from 1 July 2021.
Other financial support for businesses during coronavirus
Support is available for:
- paying your employees
- paying sick pay
- paying tax
- business rates relief
- support for the self-employed
- support for small and medium-sized businesses
- support for large businesses
- support for businesses during local lockdowns
If the schemes above don't apply to you
The schemes currently announced by the government will not apply to every business and every employee.
If you do not qualify, you may wish to consider applying for Universal Credit.
Support from Enterprise M3 LEP Growth Hub
The Enterprise M3 Growth Hub has a dedicated page to provide the latest government advice and you can also contact their Growth Hub advisers on 01483 478098.
Look after yourself
These are very stressful times for business owners, employees and those out of work. Please visit our mental health support page for links to organisations that may be able to help you.
General enquiries
If you would like further information on the schemes detailed above or are looking for other business support, you can contact the Economic Development team by email at business@easthants.gov.uk.