It may have been a little quieter than usual but working from home didn’t get in the way of the Christmas Jumper day! Businesses got involved with Save The Children’s annual fundraiser (as did we in the MIE office!) including Northfields Estate Agents, Mary’s Living and Giving Ealing, Superdrug Ealing, Ealing Independent College and Arden University, and H&M…
It’s great to see our restaurants adapting to the latest trend with their delicious DIY kits to cook your favourite menu choices at home. Take your pick from a menu of popular dishes to cook at home from No 17 Dickens Yard, Rosa’s Thai Café & Honest Burgers who are all promoting this exciting trend. Rosa’s and Honest Burgers featured in Squaremeal’s article on…
Croydon BID, British BIDs, Association of Town & City Management and The BID Foundation have created ‘Bounce Back Better’ – a manifesto outlining four critical asks to support the retail, hospitality and leisure sector. Higher levels of coronavirus restrictions affecting 99% of England from 2 December will place irrevocable pressure on hospitality, retail and leisure…
London’s Business Advisers are an experienced, knowledgeable and approachable team of dedicated business advisers has been supporting London’s business community for years – giving advice and support when it’s needed most. More importantly, every member of our team has been in business themselves. They understand the practical and personal challenges that come with being the…
Many of our businesses adapted to the challenges of last year by launching online services for the first time. For Arts Sake, Reineta, Ealing’s Oxfam Bookshop, and Miniso UK, all launched their online shops. You can keep moving with VKS’s sports gear and consult with Stuff stylist Debbie, about luxury leisurewear via their new video call service. Take advantage of these…
Tim Lewis has done a thorough write-up the ongoing contentious debate around the recent installation of Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), with a particular focus on Ealing. As part of his research, he borrowed a bike from the Ealing Cycling Campaign to see things for himself – as well as speaking to local business owners & the group…
To all our MIE businesses, Saturday’s announcement is a blow to us all however we are here to support you in any way that we can. What you need to know so far Furlough Extension: The Furlough Scheme has been extended until December. Employees can receive 80% of their current salary for hours not worked…
It is important to note that failing to self-isolate after testing positive for COVID19, or being exposed to someone who has, is now a criminal offence. Employers must not allow or require a worker/agency worker to work if they’re under an obligation to self-isolate, unless they are able to work while self-isolating (e.g. working from home). …
From 1 November, the extended Job Support Scheme will be in place. This can provide support for employees in areas under both Tier 2 & Tier 3. Read the full details here. Tier 2: Employees at firms which can open but only have enough work for employees to return part-time can get government financial support. Staff have…
Coronavirus rules vary depending on whether you live in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. Millions of people are also affected by extra local restrictions, with England now divided into three tiers: medium, high and very high. Find out what the rules are in your area by entering your postcode on the BBC page page…