The Chancellor’s Plan for Jobs will help Britain bounce back
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak today set out a ‘Plan for Jobs’ that will spur the UK’s recovery from the Coronavirus outbreak. Delivering his Summer Economic Update in Parliament, the Chancellor announced a package of measures to support jobs in every part of the country,...
The Isle of Wight gets ready to welcome visitors
Today (Friday), sees the launch of a new ‘Isle of Wight Welcomes You’ social media campaign, to make clear the Island is open to visitors – from this weekend onwards. With hundreds of tourism and hospitality businesses on the Island set to open their doors tomorrow...
Coronavirus outbreak plans published
The Isle of Wight Council has today (Tuesday 30 June) launched the latest addition to its coronavirus toolkit to control the virus and protect the Island. The Covid-19 Prevention, Incident and Outbreak Control Plan provides a blueprint for containing and managing...
Visit Isle of Wight and Isle of Wight Council Information Sessions
Following the UK Government announcement on Tuesday regarding the reopening of businesses, Visit Isle of Wight and Isle of Wight Council are preparing a series of FREE online information sessions that you are invited to join. These sessions aim to work through some of...
Prime Minister Announces Easing of Lockdown Restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today (Tuesday 23 June) set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get back on their feet and get people back in their jobs. From Saturday 4th July,...
Bayliss & Booth’s New ‘Home on the Hill’
Leading Island retailer Bayliss & Booth have moved out of their previous site at Riverside in Newport to their new ‘Home on the Hill’ at Wootton Bridge. Previously a Harwoods Fiat car showroom, the premises, including the old workshop, have been transformed into...
‘Bounce back’ plan for agriculture, food and drink industry launched
A ‘bounce back’ plan of trade measures for the agriculture, food and drink industry has been announced today to help support businesses that have been impacted by coronavirus. Package of measures designed to turbo charge UK food and drink as the world recovers from...
MP writes to Tourism minister about recovery plans
MP Bob Seely has written to Tourism Minister, Nigel Huddleston, with a list of suggestions about how the Government could help get the UK visitor economy back on its feet. Bob highlighted the fact that there were 2.4 million visitors to the Isle of Wight in 2019, who...
‘Hello Sunshine!’ campaign for Mountbatten, Isle of Wight
During the coronavirus pandemic, Cowes-based business owners Kathy Chillistone and Dave Winter, of ChilliWinter, have successfully raised over £2500+ for Mountbatten Isle of Wight. With their handmade Rainbow Collection, every product sold is not-for-profit, with a...
Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps
Rishi Sunak announces Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended - with those eligible able to claim a second and final grant capped at £6,570 Chancellor also outlines further details on the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, including...
Island Business November / December 2024
