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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has made available guidance for employers on protecting young people at work. Workers are as likely to have an accident in the first six months at a workplace as they are during the whole of the rest of their working life. Young people are especially at risk as they are likely to be new to the workplace and less aware of risks. When workplaces…
Support for small businesses is facing a critical juncture, as the landscape of assistance has undergone significant change in recent years. Funding has been steadily reduced, and existing support is now often directed toward pre-startups, high-growth firms, or specific sectors, leaving many smaller enterprises underserved. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a nationwide initiative to better understand what support small businesses truly need and how it can be…
New guidance published to help organisations and businesses prepare for terrorist threats and protect lives. Major venues and events will be better equipped to protect the public from terrorism, as new guidance to support the implementation of Martyn’s Law is published today. The guidance sets out clear steps for businesses. This includes for smaller premises like shops and restaurants with 200-799 people, to ensure evacuation routes are in place, staff…
High street businesses are being offered a valuable opportunity to step back, refocus, and plan for the future through a newly available fully funded support programme. Designed specifically for established businesses trading for over 12 months, the initiative provides a structured yet supportive environment for owners who may be feeling under pressure or uncertain about their next steps. The programme combines a three-hour interactive workshop with five hours of tailored…
Blaby District Council is launching the new Blaby Business Grant Scheme to help our small and micro-enterprise grow and thrive. The money could be used for a range of improvements including increasing productivity, developing digital tools, expanding premises, actions on decarbonisation, reducing running costs and sprucing up shopfronts. Two grants will be available for businesses meeting the criteria: • Shop Front Improvements Grant A total pot of £5,000. To improve…
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