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Solcom, the Ryde-based developer of digital health monitoring systems, has been selected by the NHS in Essex to support a sizable rollout of its Whzan Digital Health systems into care and nursing Homes. The systems will be used to monitor...

Local MP Bob Seely has welcomed further details on the Government’s extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and the inclusion of some of the changes which he had pushed for. Last month, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the extension...

Small businesses are often told to embrace social media to maximize their sales potential. Many small business owners are unsure how to integrate with services such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. However, by using these tools you can connect...

A new online service will launch on Tuesday 26th May for small and medium sized employers to recover Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments they have made to their employees, the Government has announced today. The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate...

The Isle of Wight Council is appealing to all qualifying businesses who haven’t yet submitted their details for government grant payment, to do so as soon as possible. More than 3,500 Island businesses have so far received grants totalling £40...

Over 3,000 businesses on the Isle of Wight have now received their coronavirus grant payment from the Council, according to the latest Government statistics. Business Secretary Alok Sharma confirmed on 1st April that local authorities up and down the country...

Small firms and sole traders across the Isle of Wight – including high street staples like hairdressers, coffee shops and florists – are eligible for 100% government-backed Bounce Back Loans to help them make it through the coronavirus outbreak. From...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) which helps determine the priorities of the local economy in support of job creation and driving economic growth for the area, has today (Friday) announced its plans for supporting businesses during the recovery period...

The one thing that many consumers with bad credit are looking for is a chance to start again. In some instances, these people have faced illnesses, unemployment, and a variety of other issues. They are seeking ways to improve their...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has welcomed a new 100% government-backed loan scheme for small businesses announced by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak. The scheme - which allows businesses to borrow up to £50,000 - has been designed to ensure...