 It was announced yesterday that England's Plan B measures are to end.
From now
- You are no longer asked to work from home if you can. Employees are advised to talk to employers to agree arrangements to return to the workplace.
From 27 January
- You will not be required to wear a face covering, including in communal areas of schools, but you should continue to wear one in crowded and indoor spaces where you may come into contact with people you do not normally meet.
- You’ll no longer need to show your NHS COVID Pass at venues and events by law.
 Portsmouth businesses are being offered thousands of pounds worth of free apprenticeship training.
The funding, from Portsmouth City Council can be for new employees or existing staff looking to boost their skills.
Companies can get funding for one or more apprenticeships. This offer is open to firms in the city with an annual payroll of under £3m.
The funding comes from the council's apprenticeship levy pot, which larger employers accumulate under a government scheme. The money can be shared with smaller employers who would otherwise have to pay towards apprenticeship training
Portsmouth City Council is working alongside the Solent Apprenticeship & Skills Partnership to deliver this opportunity.
 Calling all Portsmouth based businesses! Future Portsmouth is back for 2022 bringing together Portsmouth businesses, education and training partners and public sector colleagues to encourage collaboration and innovation within our Great Waterfront City.
This online event will feature an eagerly anticipated keynote speech from the Leader of Portsmouth City Council, giving the most up to date information and insight into Portsmouth's continuing Covid19 recovery. There will also be a panel of businesses and skills experts from across the city to discuss the reality of what being a business and employee is at this time, and how we can all work together to support a strong and stable economic future.
This event is free and will be online.
11 February at 09:00
 Portico has secured a long-term lease with leading independent aggregates company Brett Group, to operate an aggregate terminal at the port, bringing a major employer to Portsmouth, Hampshire.
Following planning approval (Wednesday 12 January), a new low-level marine aggregates terminal will be built on site, providing a source of construction materials close to where it is needed in Portsmouth and the surrounding area. This will help meet local demand for materials while lowering emissions due to reduced road mileage delivering to nearby development projects.
This agreement provides long term certainty for Portico, helping to safeguard jobs and promotes opportunities for localised construction. It is also close to Brett Group’s marine aggregates licences off the isle of Wight and in the Channel.
 Portsmouth has been names the second best place to live in the UK, topped only by London, in a ranking from the website Nomad Nation
Portsmouth was ranked higher than Brighton, Edinburgh, Oxford and more. Hampshire city Southampton did not feature in the top ten.
Portsmouth was praised for:
- ‘cool up and coming areas’
- ‘great railway connections’
- ‘loads of good shopping to do’
“Set on the south coast of England, Portsmouth is a surprising small city by the sea with tons of history and a lively student scene."
Nomad Nation also highlights Southsea as an area that people might want to consider living in.
 REIGNITE:PORTSMOUTH is a great networking opportunity for all to meet with fellow members of Portsmouth's Cultural & Creative Community to discuss opportunities as we emerge from the pandemic.
There will be short keynote speeches from Portsmouth City Council, Portsmouth Creates, University of Portsmouth and other sector experts. There will also be an opportunity for delegates to deliver your 'elevator pitch' to fellow attendees.
Sponsored by Portsmouth City Council and supported by The Guildhall Trust, Shaping Portsmouth & Portsmouth Creates
1 February 8:30am -1pm at Portsmouth Guildhall
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