by Tom | Nov 26, 2020 | Covid, News
The Isle of Wight will be designated a Tier 1 area when the four-week national lockdown across England ends on 2 December. Tier 1 — also known as alert level ‘medium’ — is the least restrictive tier under the government’s new three tier system. In tier 1: you must not...
by Tom | Nov 11, 2020 | Covid, News
Following the government decision to put in place a nationwide lockdown from 5 November, local authorities across England, including the Isle of Wight Council, are on standby to receive funds to support businesses. Two funds will be made available which could help...
by Tom | Sep 24, 2020 | Covid, News
The Chancellor has today announced a package of measures that will continue to protect jobs and help businesses through the uncertain months ahead as we continue to tackle the spread of the virus. The package includes a new Jobs Support Scheme to protect millions of...
by Tom | Mar 27, 2020 | Covid, News
At IW Chamber we welcome the measures outlined by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to support the self-employed and sole traders whose businesses have been affected by Coronavirus. As ever we await the full detail on what will be a complex scheme that goes...
by Tom | Mar 23, 2020 | Covid, News
IW Chamber – Your business voice in the Coronavirus crisis By IW Chamber Chief Executive Steven Holbrook The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has always been the voice of Island businesses, representing hundreds of member businesses and in turn, many thousands of...