Over £10million already given to support local businesses
£10.12million has already landed in local businesses bank accounts, to support them through the impact of coronavirus on their business
£10.12million has already landed in local businesses bank accounts, to support them through the impact of coronavirus on their business
Bedford Independent are reporting that Bedford's Booktastic children's book festival will be live-streamed after organisers decided they wouldn't let the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic force them to cancel.
Today would normally be the annual 'Silly Sock Day' fundraiser for Autism Bedfordshire, where people are encouraged to wear silly socks to work in return for a donation.
Government advice remains we should stay at home apart from for essential reasons.
Today local councils in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes and the NHS are joining together to thank our #EverydayHeroes who are supporting communities during this national crisis.
The Government has announced details of an income support scheme for those that are self-employed. You cannot apply for this scheme yet, although HMRC will contact you if you are eligible for the scheme and invite you to apply online.