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13-10-2020
Covid-19 uncovers hidden risks for business

Alan Boswell's Josh Simpson answers FAQs around post-lockdown impacts on insurance and business risk.

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13-10-2020
Local Covid Alert Levels

The PM has announced the introduction of the Local Alert Levels, find out what restrictions apply to each level.

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13-10-2020
Community Centre in Barton celebrates fifth birthday

Ongo's Viking Centre in Barton is celebrating five successful years, after opening back in 2015.

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13-10-2020
Final homes in £9m project complete

The final phase in the Westcliff regeneration project is complete, bringing Ongo’s total homes to 10,000.

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13-10-2020
South Holland Centre receives Arts Council funding to combat impact of COVID-19

Spalding's South Holland Centre has received £170,860 of vital support through the DCMS Culture Recovery Fund scheme.

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12-10-2020
Chambers respond to new tiered system for Coronavirus restrictions

BCC and other Chambers comment on Boris Johnson’s announcement of a new, tiered approach to local Coronavirus restrictions.

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12-10-2020
Law firm receives praise for its sector support across Lincolnshire in major national directory

Wilkin Chapman has a total of 13 rankings in The Legal 500, confirming their high level of expertise in numerous fields.

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12-10-2020
Smaller businesses less likely to make staff redundant than larger firms

Research by Forrester Boyd has found that SMEs are expecting to make fewer staff redundant compared larger firms.

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09-10-2020
Job Support Scheme expanded to firms required to close due to Covid Restrictions

The government will pay two thirds of employees’ salaries to protect jobs and cash grants increased to up to £3k per month...

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09-10-2020
Global Spotlight on Greater Lincolnshire Food Automation and Robotics Research

Automation & robotics in food has been chosen as one of the Government’s 19 new investment opportunities across the UK.

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09-10-2020
Revamped cyber guide will help small businesses work securely online

The NCSC Small Business Guide has been revamped for 2020 as well as the response and recovery guidance.

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09-10-2020
BCC responds to ONS GDP figures for August

Head of Economics Suren Thiru comments on GDP figures for August 2020 published today by the ONS.

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08-10-2020
Updated Border Operating Model released

The Border Operating Model is a live document and updated as the government are able to provide further details.

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08-10-2020
Keep your dog safe with Jerry Green’s Halloween tips

Halloween can be overwhelming and frightening time for our furry friends, find out what you can do to help them.

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08-10-2020
Department for Education launches new Skills Toolkit

You can help boost your business and your staff's productivity and motivation by upskilling your employees with free courses.

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08-10-2020
New guidance on Job Retention Bonus

Find out how your business can claim the government’s Job Retention Bonus of £1,000 per employee.

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08-10-2020
Interested in doing business in Poland?

You're invited to a FREE webinar on business opportunities in Poland, presented by SEMA4 - part of PAB Languages Centre Ltd.

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07-10-2020
Have your say in a new strategy for the social economy of Greater Lincolnshire

Bishop Grosseteste University are looking to draw up a strategy for the social economy of Greater Lincolnshire. Can you help?

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07-10-2020
Major appointment for leading lawyer

A leading agricultural lawyer at law firm Roythornes has been appointed to a prestigious new panel.

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07-10-2020
Legal medical expert asks if drones and human flight will transform patient care in the future?

Human jet-powered flight is the latest hightech innovation that could revolutionise health care, according to Wilkin Chapman.

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07-10-2020
The government announces new plans to make UK world leader in green energy

The PM has set out new plans to Build Back Greener by making the UK the world leader in clean wind energy.

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06-10-2020
Leading insurance firm Cooke and Mason rebrands to PIB Insurance Brokers

Cooke and Mason at Retford and Lincoln, one of East Midlands leading insurance firms has rebranded to PIB Insurance Brokers.

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06-10-2020
Dragonfly Appeal Raises £110,401 for St Barnabas Hospice

St Barnabas Hospice has been given a £110,401 boost as their Dragonfly fundraising campaign nears completion.

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03-10-2020
Beat the Winter Blues with Westfield Health

Westfield Health have created free guides to help you support your employees’ mental and physical health and wellbeing.

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02-10-2020
Lincoln Security Supports National Home Security Month NHSM

Lincoln Security are supporting this year’s National Home Security Month with some great deals.

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02-10-2020
Plan to bring new services to retail park

Lincolnshire Co-op has submitted planning application to the City of Lincoln Council alongside agents Banks Long & Co.

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02-10-2020
BCC QES Q3: 46% of firms report UK sales decrease

The recent QES found that business conditions remained weak in the third quarter of 2020.

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01-10-2020
UK’s new points-based immigration system – Employer guidance

From 1 January 2021, you will need to register as a licensed sponsor to hire eligible people from outside the UK.

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01-10-2020
Coronavirus Local Restrictions Support Grant

Lincolnshire has not yet been effected by local lockdown, businesses will not be eligible for this grant until this changes.

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01-10-2020
BCC responds to new powers for Small Business Commissioner consultation

BCC comments on the consultation on new powers for the Small Business Commissioner to help small firms with late payment.

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01-10-2020
Morley Brown Howden merger with Chattertons

One of Boston's oldest law firms, Morley Brown Howden, has merged with Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management.

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01-10-2020
Forrester Boyd appoints new Partners and Chairman and the firm celebrates 85th anniversary

Three new partners and a new office chairman have been appointed at Forrester Boyd’s Louth office.

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