New coronavirus business support helpline, crowdfunding update and self-employment support

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Business Update

Newsflash for businesses in Portsmouth

26 March 2020

Coronavirus business support helpline now open

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If your business is affected by coronavirus and you would like some help and support on how to proceed in the current climate, you can now access a dedicated helpline.

Please call 023 9284 1641 Monday to Friday between 7am - 7pm to speak to our economic growth team. They can help businesses navigate the wide range of support that is available. 

Demand is likely to be high so please check our website first if you to see if you can find the help you need there. We have a dedicated business and employers web page which is regularly updated with the latest information. If you can't find what you need, or would prefer to speak to someone, please give the team a call.

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TechForce 19

NHSX is calling on all innovators who can support the elderly, vulnerable and self-isolating during COVID-19 to apply for government funding of up to £25,000 to test their solution.

THE CHALLENGE: SUPPORTING THE ELDERLY, VULNERABLE AND SELF-ISOLATING

They believe new technologies can help support the vulnerable, elderly and self-isolating as COVID-19 continues to spread. Within this challenge, they are particularly looking for innovators able to support in the following areas. 

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More business information

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'Pay it forward' is a new initiative on our crowdfunding website to help local businesses, social enterprises, creatives and self-employed affected by the outbreak. Sign up now.

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The Government have  announced support for self-employed workers. HMRC will use existing information to check potential eligibility and invite applications once the scheme is operational. 

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More businesses have been added to the list of those eligible for a business rate holiday including estate agents, lettings agencies, employment agencies and bingo halls. 

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