COVID-19 Business Support
Information to help support your manufacturing business
In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, we have developed a range of resources and guidance to ensure SME manufacturers feel supported and are prepared to act quickly as the situation unfolds. We are reviewing the latest information daily and updating these pages as information changes.
West Yorkshire manufacturer begins making ventilator components at cost, whilst their order book halves due to COVID-19.
Whilst their order book halved in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak this precision engineering business sought opportunities to keep the business ticking over.
Campaign calls on Businesses to donate PPE to NHS #ppe4nhs
A new campaign has been launched, calling on businesses in the East Midlands and South Yorkshire to donate personal protective equipment (PPE) to support NHS staff dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Launched by Martin Rigley MBE, Managing Director of Lindhurst...
Opportunities for Manufacturers
The UKs manufacturers are coming together and showcasing their strength, here are some opportunities for SME Manufacturers to support.
Continued Support for SME Manufacturers
In light of the developing situation surrounding COVID-19, we feel it is our responsibility to keep you updated on the business support available to UK SME manufacturers.
SME manufacturers to have their say on Covid-19 impact
Small to medium-sized manufacturers are being urged to take part in a major survey detailing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on industry. The Manufacturing Barometer, which is conducted by South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (SWMAS) and the Manufacturing...
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Today the government has announced the ‘Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme’ that will support businesses in NOT laying off staff.
Support for UK businesses trading internationally
Advice for UK businesses that export or deliver goods and services abroad and have been impacted by the spread of COVID-19 including financial support for business trading internationally.
Localised Business Support
Every region across the UK has a local Growth Hub that have been created as support vehicles for businesses, made up of local public and private sector partnerships led by LEPs.
Apprenticeship programme response
As part of the cross-government efforts to respond to the impact of COVID-19, the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is implementing new measures, for the duration of the pandemic, to make it easier for apprenticeships to continue and complete in a different...
Government Guidance & Support
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has set out measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption.