Chancellor announces changes to furlough scheme
29 May 2020 Chancellor of the Exchequor Rishi Sunak today announced changes to the furlough scheme. Currently, the scheme involves the payment of 80% of...Read More
Future Me programme to support young people’s careers education during lockdown
The Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership Ltd. (LLEP), in partnership with Pathways and the University of Leicester, is launching Future Me, a seven-week virtual careers...
Region to receive nearly £1m ERDF to help high streets open safely
On 24 May the government launched its £50m “Re-opening High Streets Safely Fund.” Councils across England are to share £50m of additional funding through the ERDF...
Government launches NHS Test and Trace service
• NHS Test and Trace service to form a central part of the government’s coronavirus recovery strategy • Anyone with symptoms will be tested and...
£2.7bn transport plan to revolutionise East Midlands links to HS2 hub station at Toton
Midlands Connect has launched the 'Access to Toton' transport plan on behalf of partners across the East Midlands. The summary report can be found here....
LLEP supports programme to improve workplace mental health
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership Ltd. (LLEP) is pleased to announce a new initiative. The Mental Health Productivity...
LEPs help local businesses on route to safe economic recovery
Local business leaders from across the country put their views to government ministers on how they are implementing the safe return to work and helping...
Distance learning lifeline for Megan from across the UK
A college distance learning programme is helping a volunteer Scout leader who is shielding from the coronavirus to improve her skills while in isolation at...
