F&HDC COVID Discretionary Business Grant Scheme
Folkestone & Hythe District Council will be launching their COVID Discretionary Business Grant Scheme at 9am Monday 1 June 2020.
29 May 2020
The coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme is now live
The latest update from HMRC Business Help and Support is as follows:
JHHMRCBHS
26 May 2020
I Can Only Promise to Do My Best
I'm hugely honoured to have been elected as Chairman of Sandgate Parish Council. Thank you all for your support: I can only promise to do my best.
TP
19 May 2020
Cross party call for cash for councils to support COVID crisis response
The Liberal Democrats are at the forefront of cross party calls for urgent additional funding for local authorities going "above and beyond" in their response to the COVID-19 crisis.
9 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: New requirements for entering France
Below is an update from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency regarding travel to France:
29 Apr 2020
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COVID-19 Gov Bounce Back Loan Scheme: 100% Government Guaranteed Loans for Small Businesses
The Government announced a new loan scheme for small businesses. Aimed at the UK's smallest firms, the scheme will offer loans...
KMGH
28 Apr 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – first payments now being made
Below is the latest update email regarding the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from HMRC:
HMRCBHS
27 Apr 2020
Excerpt - Teacher Bulletin: a roundup of the latest coronavirus advice and guidance
The following is an excerpt from an email from the Department of Education to teachers. The sections quoted may be useful to parents:
DE
23 Apr 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – how to make a claim webinar
"As part of the government's commitment to supporting employers through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you can now claim online for a grant for 80% of your furloughed employees' salaries through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
HMRCBHS
23 Apr 2020
National News
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
Supporting People to Age Well
Supporting people to age well and maintain their independence is better for them and common-sense for the NHS. The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to fix social care, protect our NHS, and ensure everyone can age well in their own home and community.
AB
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
A Liberal Vision for Primary Healthcare
Liberal Democrat members have renewed our commitment to fix the front door of the NHS, restore patient choice, end dental deserts, and ensure preventative care is accessible before health problems turn into emergencies.
HM
21 Sep 2026
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