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03 July 2020

Small and micro businesses given a boost thanks to £1m grant fund – Government unveils “200 million package to help innovative businesses bounce back – University research and development support – VAT deferral period ends – More firms can now benefit from the Future Fund – Restaurant and pub opening guidance – One month left to apply for £50m Heritage Emergency Fund – Employee return-to-work tool – Guidance for construction sector – Repaying overclaimed Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Grants – Free Support for North Kesteven Businesses – Flexible Furlough scheme starts

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12 June 2020

Discretionary grant funding will close at 9am on Monday 15 June – Business Secretary launches working groups to help unleash Britain’s growth potential – Coronavirus information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses – Updates to the Job Retention Scheme – Business Representative providing coronavirus related support for specific sectors – Covid-19 protection advice to businesses when returning to work – Thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres to reopen safely in England – Guidance for retailers reopening – Free support for North Kesteven businesses – Offer coronavirus support from your business – Genuine HMRC contact and recognising phishing emails and texts

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07 May 2020

Check if you can claim a grant through the Self-Employment Support Scheme – Free support for North Kesteven Businesses – Updates to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) guidance – C-19 Emergency Trading Income Support Scheme – Top-up to local business grant fund schemes – Government Support – Applying for grant funding? – Businesses diversifying during Covid-19 pandemic – Small businesses boosted by bounce back loans – Has your business benefited from Government business support?

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17 April 2020

Updates guidance for Businesses – Heritage Emergency Fund – £20 million for ambitious technologies to build UK resilience following coronavirus outbreak – Government encourages businesses to help Covid-19 response – covid-19 Cyber and Fraud Protect Messages from East midlands Special Operations Unit – The Princes trust and Natwest Enterprise Relief Fund – Government Support – GLLEP Call to help feed the Nation – Feedback from Tourism Businesses required

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27 March 2020

Update on Business Grants – Support for businesses through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Call for businesses to support in the supply of ventilators – Self-employment Income Support Scheme – Support for businesses that pay little or no business rates – Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme – Support for businesses through deferring VAT and Income Tax payments – Income Tax

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16 March 2020

Business plans step forward in Sleaford – Free Support for North Kesteven Businesses – EU Transition Support for local businesses – Changing Landscape for Sleaford Marketplace – Free customer service workshop for local businesses – Nominations are open – Planning permission granted for Discovery Court – Mrs Smith’s Cottage is free from scaffolding – Support for pub owners interested in accommodation opportunities – Access Lincoln provide sustainable travel for commuters

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