Mayor John Biggs calls for government help for small businesses
- Credit: Mike Brooke
An extension of the VAT relief scheme is being urged by the mayor of Tower Hamlets to help small East End businesses.
He is asking the government this week for more support to avoid a “catastrophic growth in unemployment and poverty”.
“Many face job losses and massive cuts in income,” John Biggs said. “The lockdowns have been vital in tackling coronavirus, but need to be matched with support for businesses and families struggling with the economic impact, with so many firms closed and so many people in jobs that can’t be done from home.”
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7:00 AM December 17, 2020
Horse Of A Different Colour, a sustainable fashion label handmade to order by tailor Sasha Starlight, will feature at the White Post Lane Makers Market.
- Credit: Tower Hamlets Council / Horse Of A Different Colour
There is one week left to do your Christmas shopping – and who better to buy from than independent makers from the East End?
White Post Lane Makers Market is set to showcase unique gifts from some of the borough’s finest makers, designers and artists, including art, textile, jewellery, homeware, fashion, and vinyl stalls.
The new, open-air market in the heart of Hackney Wick and Fish Island will also offer street food and a Santa’s Grotto.