Small firms urge Chancellor to deliver on “whatever it takes” pledge as road map brings some clarity

The Solent Business Wellbeing Scheme launches Wednesday (17th February) with a one-hour virtual event, open to any small business owner in the Solent area. Book now

The Government must extend business rates relief to 2022 – and finally act to extend help to beleaguered small business suppliers, say the Federation of Small Businesses

Being given Freeport status could lead to the creation of 50,000+ jobs, many of them at major new employment sites, say the Solent LEP

The CEO of the Innovative Physics says that as one in every two people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, he hopes the tools they have developed be able to help spot cancer early and save lives

Applications to the scheme will close this coming Friday, so if you haven't already applied, now is the time to do it

The project is the first-of-its-kind on the Isle of Wight. Full details within

In addition to the rolling £3,000 monthly grants, all businesses forced to close can claim a one-off grant of up to £9,000. Details within

Until someone can be found to take on a Post Office in Newport, customers will have to visit alternative branches

Solent LEP have developed a range of specific programmes, funding streams, on-line events and toolkits, in addition to their usual business support services

Businesses that breach Covid regulations can be fined, in court, of up to £10,000