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The Isle of Wight is host to a wide variety of businesses and we love to celebrate their success.

As well as farming and agriculture, tourism and manufacturing, the Isle of Wight is fast becoming home to new technologies and online businesses.

bob seely in parliament with arms crossed

14, October 2020·2 min read

Bob Seely tells News OnTheWight why he voted against the Lords’ amendment to Agricultural Bill that others worry will reduce UK food standards

The Isle of Wight MP came under fire this week for how he voted in relation to post-Brexit food standards in the UK. Here are the reasons Bob said he voted against it and some of the reasons why others are worried about standards being undermined

Best Rural Tourism Business. Winner Nettlecombe Farm Emma Theunissen

14, October 2020·2 min read

Don’t miss chance to enter rural entrepreneurs in Rural Business Awards

The awards are organised by rural businesses for rural businesses, to celebrate the achievements of rural companies and develop a strong network for rural business owners

mug on table with the words begin on it

13, October 2020·1 min read

Too many excluded from support measures – including company directors and newly self-employed, say Federation of Small Businesses

The Federation of Small Businesses say "that needs to change" and suggests where measures can be introduced including a Kickstart Start-Up initiative, for those looking to start their own firm

person using a laptop

12, October 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight small business encouraged to complete short survey on Covid-19 impact

The aim of the eight-question survey is to understand how small businesses on the Isle of Wight have been impacted by Covid-19 and what help they need to recover

innovative weather station used in farming

12, October 2020·2 min read

Grants of up to £12,000 for innovative farming equipment: Isle of Wight farmers urged to apply

Isle of Wight MP encourages Island farmers to consider how new equipment could help to improve their efficiency and take a look at the grants available to them

young people working at a desk at their laptops and laughing

12, October 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight businesses encouraged to help young people get foothold on jobs market through Kickstart Scheme

The Isle of Wight council's director of regeneration and chair of the Isle of Wight Apprenticeship Board, will coordinate the scheme for the Island as a key part of the economic recovery of the Island

portrait of rishi sunak

9, October 2020·1 min read

Business federation calls for comprehensive rescue package for company directors and newly self-employed people

Thousands of company directors and newly self-employed people across the South East are still without any income support, 200 days on from the outset of this crisis

Spencer Kelly Winner IPL

9, October 2020·2 min read

Innovative Physics named ‘South Coast Tech Company’ for the year

Congratulations to Innovative Physics who have been named overall ‘South Coast Tech Company’ in the prestigious South Coast Tech Awards for the second year running

IOW Tours Coach

9, October 2020·3 min read

IOW Tours – After 30+ years in the business, Covid forcing them to close

Covid-19 has taken away the business of IOW Tours, the award-winning Isle of Wight holiday company. As the sad news hits, News OnTheWight spoke to the woman who led the much-loved company for over 30 years.

houses of parliament at night

7, October 2020·1 min read

Letter: UK must legislate to guarantee we maintain British food standards

This reader says a 'promise' or commitment to protect British food standards is insufficient and easily broken or ignored

A number of new style one pound coins on table

2, October 2020·3 min read

Newport’s independent shops offer imaginative and varied Fiver Fest deals

Just by diverting £5 of our weekly spend to local independents we give them a fighting chance to thrive. It’s a conversation worth having, says Chris from Totally Locally

Isle of Wight cliff with rabbits in the rapeseed

2, October 2020·1 min read

Research predicts a loss of 30 per cent of tourism businesses in coastal areas

The national research is across all sectors of the tourism business, said Managing Director of Visit Isle of Wight, as he presented an update to the Isle of Wight council committee

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