Budget Statement 2021 – Our Response
The Chancellor has given the Governments budget statement for 2021. The budget is largely is in response to Covid-19 and the economic downturn. Overall, North Tyneside Business Forum is pleased with the announcement. We welcome specifically the support for businesses to restart, and the ongoing
Reopening Businesses and Venues after lockdown
Government have released a document which outlines in more detail which businesses can open when, and what rules they must follow. This includes details such as: From 29 March, Businesses eligible to host childcare and supervised activities for children will now be able to host
Roadmap out of Lockdown
The Prime Minister has this evening (Monday 22 February) set out a Roadmap out of Lockdown for England. There are conditions to be met at every stage of reopening of the economy, these dates are dates to aim to. Step 1 On 8 March, schools
Coronavirus testing available for symptom-free workers
North Tyneside Council’s testing site continues to be available for people who are unable to work from home. This is for businesses with under 50 employees. Testing takes place at the Riverside Centre, North Shields, for those without symptoms. One in three people with coronavirus do not display
Business Update LIVE on YouTube – Thursday 10 December
Public Health and Grant Update for Businesses LIVE on YouTube, Thursday 10th December at 5pm. North Tyneside Business Forum have been working with North Tyneside Council throughout the Covid-19 pandemic to bring you up to date information on restrictions, funding and advice for businesses. On
Lockdown to end on 2 December
The announcement that the national lockdown will end on 2nd December is one we’ve all been waiting for however, please note that it has NOT been confirmed which tier North Tyneside/North East will move into, this will not be confirmed until Thursday 26 November.