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Many small and medium-sized businesses were excited by the Government announcement of the Kickstart scheme, but how will Isle of Wight businesses meet the Government’s requirements of a minimum of 30 new staff?
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It will form part of the government’s Enjoy Summer Safely campaign extension, aimed at helping to kick start the economy in a responsible way
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Figures released today reveal just how many people took part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme on the Isle of Wight
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New rules for private car parks are set to be introduced, which the Minister responsible says is "a victory for millions of motorists across the country"
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Photocard licences or entitlement to drive that expires between 1 February and 31 December 2020 have been extended for 11 months from the date of expiry
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The government has committed to fully fund each “Kickstart” job - paying 100% of the age-relevant National Minimum Wage, National Insurance and pension contributions for 25 hours a week
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As testing is rationed in some areas, people around the country are being advised to travel great distances in order to have a Coronavirus (Covid-19) test
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Cameron Palin from the Isle of Wight Green Party has several suggestions of what the Government should do to support GCSE and A-Level pupils in the coming months
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Peter Shreeve, Assistant District Secretary of the National Education Union explains why he believes the last-minute guidance on Covid-19 outbreaks in schools issued late on Friday night by the Government is nuanced
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With the Government talking of doubling up on flu vaccinations this winter, they might have a fight on their hands as the uptake for over 65s has been dropping over the last five years
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If you have not provided your details for the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Fund there has been a slight extension on the deadline. Details within
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Here are details for the last week of 200+ Isle of Wight ‘Eat out to help out’ businesses (with five new entries), in a single, sort-able list – brought together by News OnTheWight to make it simple to find where you can get your 50% discount
