Business support during coronavirus
Latest Government business support
• Additional grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses announced on 5 January 2021. You can find out more details here
An extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until 30 April 2021
• More generous support to the self-employed and paying that support more quickly. The overall level of the grant has been increased to 80% of trading profits covering November to January
• Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan and Bounce Back Loan Scheme application deadlines extended to the end of March 2021
If you need business support, speak to the New Anglia Growth Hub on 0300 333 6536 or email [email protected]
Click on the button below to see a full list of Government Covid-19 business support measures
Lockdown restrictions
Coronavirus cases are increasing rapidly across the country. A national lockdown is in place. You can read the full Government guidance on the lockdown restrictions here.
Grants to support businesses closed due to lockdown
The Government has announced financial support for businesses which have had to close under lockdown from 5 January 2021. These grants will be administered by local authorities. Click on the links below to find out more about the process from your local authority.
Ipswich Borough Council Local Restrictions Support Grant and Additional Restrictions Grant
Norwich City Council Local Restrictions Support Grant and Additional Restrictions Grant
Great Yarmouth Borough Council Local Restrictions Support Grant and Additional Restrictions Grant
North Norfolk District Council Local Restrictions Support Grant and Additional Restrictions Grant
Breckland District Council Local Restrictions Support Grant and Additional Restrictions Grant
Broadland District Council Local Restrictions Support Grant and Additional Restrictions Grant
South Norfolk District Council Local Restrictions Support Grant and Additional Restrictions Grant
West Suffolk Council Local Restrictions Support Grant and Additional Restrictions Grant
Babergh and Mid Suffolk Council Local Restrictions Support Grant and Additional Restrictions Grant
East Suffolk Council Local Restrictions Support Grant and Additional Restrictions Grant
If you need business support, speak to the New Anglia Growth Hub on 0300 333 6536 or email [email protected]
We have shared top tips from local firms about operating safely. Click on the links below to read more:
Find out how Panel Graphic stayed open during lockdown.
Read about the changes Warren Services made to keep staff safe.
Get top tips from Pasta Foods on changing your working processes to keep your staff safe.
Find out about the changes Hillfarm Oils have made to give staff more space to work.
Get some advice from Kettle Foods on changes they have made.
Find out how flooring firm Donnelly Watson is using technology to reopen safely.
Click here to find out more about the latest Employment Opportunities