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BLOG: Want to sell your food/drink products online? Use this handy checklist
Online shopping has never been more popular with consumers being less able to visit high street stores and supermarkets. Due to the events of recent months, many food and drink businesses have looked to make changes to the way their products are sold with many considering online sales platforms and ecommerce sites. However, there are a number of areas to consider before subscribing to an online platform. Bryony Whiley, Facilities…
Check, Change, Go – Prepare your business for the end of the transition period
The UK has left the EU and is leaving the EU single market and customs union. The end of the transition period means businesses should take action now to prepare for guaranteed changes and new rules from January 2021. To support business preparations the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is hosting free webinars to help you check the new rules and understand the actions to take. See the…
70% of PPE demand will be met by UK manufacturers
Health and social care workers treating COVID-19 patients have access to an uninterrupted supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), the Government has confirmed today. Four-month stockpiles of items such as face masks, visors and gowns will be in place from November to provide a continuous flow to the frontline, helping to ensure staff always have the equipment they need. Overall, 32 billion items have now been purchased. Thanks to the…
Winter Economy Plan – summary
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined additional government support to provide certainty to businesses and workers impacted by coronavirus across the UK. Job support scheme A new Job Support Scheme will be introduced from 1 November to protect viable jobs in businesses who are facing lower demand over the winter months due to coronavirus. Under the scheme, which will run for six months, the government will contribute towards the wages of employees…