
#BUSINESSBOOSTER – Calling on the Government to support retail, hospitality and leisure businesses
21 December 2021 – angel.london is officially supporting a national campaign being led by Croydon BID calling on the Govt. to provide financial support to retail, hospitality and leisure businesses which are facing a significant loss of trade as a result…
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Angel Business News – March 2022
To read a monthly round-up of the latest business news from the Angel including grant deadlines and opportunities, and marketing initiatives please click on the link below: http://mailchi.mp/069ee5d0d3a0/latest-news-from-angellondon-march-2022
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Business Design Centre opens as a large-scale COVID-19 vaccination centre
The Business Design Centre has opened its doors as one of London’s large-scale COVID Vaccination Centres. The venue’s interior space has been transformed to incorporate hundreds of vaccination booths, hand-washing and hand sanitisation stations and post-injection waiting areas, all socially…
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Business Design Centre to re-open as a mass vaccination centre from Saturday 18 December
UCLH NHS Foundation Trust has once again formed a partnership with the Business Design Centre to reopen a large-scale COVID-19 vaccination centre on site from 10am on Saturday 18 December. Booked appointments and walk-ins will be available. This is to support the government’s…
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Changes to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 1 August
From the 1st August, employers are now required to make a 20% contribution towards the hours their staff do not work if they are part of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Employers will continue to pay employer National Insurance Contributions and…
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COVD-19: Essential travel advice for businesses from TfL
20 May 2020 Working with our key partners we want to ensure that the Angel is ready to welcome workers and shoppers back to the town centre as the Govt. guidelines on the easing of lockdown come into place. To…
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England moves to Plan B measures in response to Omicron variant
09 November 2021 Yesterday, Wednesday 8 December, the Prime Minister confirmed that England will move to Plan B following the rapid spread of the Omicron variant in the UK. From tomorrow, Friday 10 December, face coverings will become compulsory in most public indoor venues, such…
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Ensure your business is COVID-19 Secure
It is vital for businesses to ensure that they are COVID-19 Secure and adhering to the rules around NHS Test & Trace, service procedures and social distancing etc. Hospitality venues check-in Since 29 March, every visitor to a hospitality venue is required to check-in…
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Get set for alfresco dining in the Angel!
Alfresco dining in the Angel is set to return from the 12 April and we’ve had reports that venues are booking up quickly for the opening weeks. So if you’re looking to book an outdoor business meeting, catch up with…
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Government announces £1billion in support for businesses most impacted by Omicron
21 December – The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a range of grant support for businesses most impacted by the effects of Omicron. The schemes announced are: Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for…
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Islington Council Business Grants – check your eligibility and apply
8 Feb 2022 – Islington Council now has three different schemes currently open for applications offering financial support for businesses in relation to the impacts of Covid-19. Town Centre Fund Grant This scheme aims to support businesses and local organisations help re-build footfall in town centres and local shopping parades….
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Islington Council to open LRSG ‘Restart Grant’ Scheme in April
The LRSG Restart Grant scheme announced in the spring Budget will support businesses in reopening safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Grants will be available from early April 2021. Eligible businesses in the non-essential retail sector may be entitled to a one-off cash…
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Islington Omicron Additional Restrictions Grant Fund
4 Feb 2022 – Islington Council has announced that it will be opening the application process on Monday 7 February at 2pm for eligible businesses to claim a grant from the Omicron Additional Restrictions Grant (OARG) Fund. On the 21 December 2021, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the Omicron Additional Restrictions Grant…
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Mandatory face-coverings in retail and other settings – downloadable poster
From today (Tuesday 30 November) wearing a face covering is once again mandatory in shops and other indoor settings including banks, hairdressers, nail salons and takeaways (see full list HERE) as well as on public transport unless individuals are exempt from wearing one. To support businesses in ensuring that…
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New Hospitality Grant from Islington Council
The hospitality sector in Islington is an integral part of the borough’s identity and key to rebuilding the local economy. It is for this reason that Islington Council is opening its Hospitality Grants Scheme today (26 October). The new Grant…
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Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant – applications closing on 11 March
REMINDER: Application process for eligible businesses to claim a grant from the Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant Fund is closing on Friday 11 March. On the 21 December 2021, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant for eligible businesses in the…
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Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant – Islington Council opens applications process
20 Jan 2022 – On the 21 December 2021, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant for eligible businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors. Under the terms of the scheme business will be provided with a one-off grant,…
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Operational update for businesses 20.03.20
SAFER The Angel Town Centre Police Team will continue to patrol the town centre as normal until further notice, supporting businesses as required. If you, or your employees, require assistance relating to non-emergency business crime, you can contact the…
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SAFER: Coronavirus: Updated information for businesses as at 16.03.20
The ongoing situation relating to COVID-19 is having a major impact on businesses of all sizes and types and the situation is changing daily. As a business-led organisation, we will do all we can to support businesses within the Angel…
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SAFER: Novel coronavirus COVID-19 – Latest guidance for businesses as at 12.03.20
The Government and Public Health England has produced specific guidance for employers and businesses in response to Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 – the latest information can be accessed HERE If you are circulating information to your employees, it is important…
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Step 4 Roadmap – 19 July 2021
England moved to Step 4 on the Recovery Roadmap from Monday 19 July. In line with the Step, the Government has published updated Guidance for different business types to ensure that they are COVID-19 Secure. To see the latest Guidance for each…
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Supporting employers to encourage staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine
The take up of the COVID-19 vaccine has thankfully been very high, with the Angel’s Business Design Centre welcoming thousands through its door to receive the vaccination. However, there is still reticence among some members of the population to receive the vaccination, and this could cause some…
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TfL publishes updated guidance for businesses – 12 April
Transport for London has published its latest business guidance notes to help you support journeys made by your employees as Government lockdown restrictions are eased over the coming months. Support your team by encouraging them to travel at quieter times (roll…
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