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Support for businesses

This page contains information and advice for businesses on both support available, how to stay safe, and key policy changes in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. I know many businesses have been seriously affected by the pandemic and the restrictions required to control the spread of infection. In addition to the measures below, I am pressing the Government for further support for sectors most affected, including aviation, events and the wedding industry.

If your business is facing barriers and having difficulty accessing support please do not hesitate to contact me. I am holding regular business surgeries - to book an appointment please email ben.spencer.mp@parliament.uk.

Government support

The Government have set out a package of measures to support businesses, from financial support to help and advice on safety in the workplace. Please see the following links to find out:

 

  • What Financial support your business may be eligible for
  • How to make your workplace covid secure
  • How to apply for a grant if you are self-employed
  • Information on the national restrictions from 5 November, and how this may affect your business.

 

The Government also provides a range of non-financial support measures to help businesses at the current time. These include a business support helpline, HMRC helpline, webinars, growth hubs, and the Skills Toolkit. The Government's Business Support Helpline on 0300 456 3565 and the HMRC helpline on 0800 0159 559, or use their online support tools available here.

For information on the support available, please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/additional-government-resources-to-support-your-business-during-coronavirus-disruptions?priority-taxon=09944b84-02ba-4742-a696-9e562fc9b29d

 

The Government has also issued a series of bespoke support for certain sectors, including charities, the arts, retail leisure and hospitality, as well as national schemes such as Kickstart which supports employers to create new opportunities for young people. Kickstart is being supported by local hub organisations, including our Local Enterprise Partnership, Enterprise M3, and the Surrey Chamber of Commerce, to ensure these opportunities are also available for small businesses. For more information please see here.

News

Eat Out to Help Out Scheme a Success in Runnymede and Weybridge

Businesses Buoyed by Eat Out to Help Out Success

Sunday, 6 September, 2020

Dr Ben Spencer MP has welcomed the success of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme in Runnymede and Weybridge. More than 49,000 meals were claimed in the constituency under the Government scheme, according to latest statistics.

Investing in Runnymede and Weybridge Small Businesses

Another Milestone for UK Government Investment in Small Business

Thursday, 27 August, 2020

Dr Ben Spencer, MP for Runnymede and Weybridge, has welcomed the announcement that the UK Government-owned British Business Bank has issued its 75,000th loan through its Start Up Loans programme, marking more than £623 million invested in small businesses across the UK since its launch in 2012

Supporting the travel industry

Government Takes Steps to Boost Confidence and Support the Travel Sector

Tuesday, 21 July, 2020

The Government has announced further support for the travel sector by supporting the ATOL scheme to ensure customers receive compensation payments where due.

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Highlighting the Role of Logistics Firms in the Response and Recovery

Wednesday, 29 April, 2020

Today in Parliament Dr Ben Spencer highlighted the importance of logistics firms in supporting domestic and international supply chains.

Further support for small businesses announced

New Micro-Loan Scheme Offers Access to Funds Within Days

Monday, 27 April, 2020

The Chancellor has today announced further measures to support small businesses in response to concerns over the speed of accessing existing coronavirus support schemes.

Local businesses receive grant funding support

1,600 Local Businesses Receive Direct Financial Support

Thursday, 23 April, 2020

As part of the government’s coronavirus business support package Runnymede and Elmbridge Borough Councils have already provided over £22 million of grant funding, supporting over 1,600 local businesses.

Government announce further support for business

Government Announces Changes to Help More Businesses Access Support

Friday, 3 April, 2020

Following reports that businesses were struggling to access Government support, the Chancellor has announced changes to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme(CBILS) to enable more business to access funds.

Chancellor announces support for self-employed

Chancellor Announces Support for Self-Employed

Thursday, 26 March, 2020

The Chancellor has today unveiled additional support measures to help the self-employed.

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