Government Support Schemes Further Extended to Support Phased Reopening of Sectors
Fri, 02 Apr 2021
The Economic Recovery Group, chaired by Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK and Minister for Enterprise Laurence Skelly MHK, has announced that Support Schemes for businesses, the self-employed and individuals will be further extended to provide continuing assistance to those that require it. The Schemes have been extended to reflect the phased transition back to work for many sectors, which begins with outdoor trades and construction on Tuesday (6th April). It is hoped that a gradual return will be implemented across the coming weeks, with the majority of sectors likely to return on or around the 19th April. These dates remain subject to change, and there may be opportunity for some businesses to return on or around the 12th April, subject to assessment of the current situation and subsequent decisions by Council of Ministers next week.
AROUND 9,000 green jobs could be created in Cumbria over the next 15 years. Green industries and investment could grow as the county seeks to hit its 2037 net-zero target, according to a new independent report by local organisation Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS). The report, entitled The potential for green jobs in Cumbria, calculates that around 9,000 jobs could be created for local people during a 15-year ‘transition period’ towards the county reaching net-zero, and a further 3,800 jobs in the longer term across sectors including transport, industry, retrofitting, renewable heat, renewable electricity and waste. The report suggests the job creation could include: • 4,500 would be in West Cumbria (the site of the Whitehaven coal mine) – around 3,500 in renewable electricity, 650 in retrofitting buildings, 150 in waste management and 150 in industry.
Laurence Skelly, pictured at one of his favourite spots in the island, the Meayll Circle. This year he and his family and friends have enjoyed some down time with staycations in places such as Ramsey and even a couple of days and nights staying in the hostel on the Calf of Man
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Government minister Laurence Skelly says business in the island is the ’envy of many jurisdictions’.
He adds that our diversified economy is indicative of the real true Manx spirit and will hold the island in good stead.