HMRC Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Update
More than 285,000 businesses have already applied for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme since it went live on Monday 20 April.
HMRCBH
22 Apr 2020
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy release figures on local authority grant payments as of 20 April 2020
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy have released figures on local authority Covid 19 grant payments as of 20 April 2020.
22 Apr 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Update from HMRC Business Help and Support
"More than 285,000 businesses have already applied for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme since it went live on Monday 20 April.
HMRCBHS
22 Apr 2020
2020 Folkestone Triennial "The Plot": Postponed
As the impact of Covid-19 continues to reverberate throughout our community and across the world, we have made the difficult decision to postpone Creative Folkestone Triennial. Our priority lies with ensuring that our team, artists, partners and you remain safe and well. We therefore feel it would be irresponsible for us to continue as planned with Folkestone Triennial in September.
ACFT
21 Apr 2020
Claim online now – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
You can now claim online for a grant for 80% of your furloughed employees' salaries, up to a maximum of £2,500 per employee, per month, through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
HMRCBH
20 Apr 2020
Letter to Business Owners from Folkestone and Hythe District Council
"Dear Business Owner
DKHCEDOFHDC
2 Apr 2020
Update from Southern Water - making amends to our customers and providing additional support
"Good afternoon,
2 Apr 2020
Small Business Rate Relief in Folkestone & Hythe District: Now is the Time to Claim
The Government announced earlier in March that all businesses that received full Small Business Rate Relief would qualify for a £10,000 grant (non-repayable). There is now more news on this scheme, and for Folkestone and Hythe businesses a form to complete to claim the payment.
31 Mar 2020
Free parking permits for NHS staff, Carers, Pharmacists and Community Volunteers
Folkestone and Hythe District Council are granting free parking permits for registered carers and pharmacists - on top of those already provided for NHS staff and doctors.
30 Mar 2020
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Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
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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
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