COVID-19

This week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will start contacting around 3.5million customers who may be eligible for the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) to explain the application process and help them get ready to make a claim.   The...

A network of Island businesses has been praised by local MP Bob Seely after coming together to support the Isle of Wight’s battle against COVID-19. The network has provided various aid including donating warehouse space to facilitate the new temporary...

Island business ratepayers in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors, are being sent revised bills taking account of the government’s 100% expanded retail discount scheme. It means that most occupied businesses in these sectors will not have to pay any...

There are now 143 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight, according to the latest data from Public Health England. With the number of tests ramping up thanks to the permanent facility at Medina, a further 16 cases...

How the app looks - this is the introduction screen that will greet users Islanders are being encouraged to support the nation by being part of the next phase of the Government's Test & Trace Programme by downloading a brand...

Red Funnel is once again reassuring Islanders that there will only be essential travel to the Isle of Wight over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend and that there has been no increase in passenger booking numbers. The cross-Solent operator...

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 campaign to procure essential PPE equipment for the Isle of Wight’s care sector has received over £11,000 in donations within days of going live. Wight Mask Ask was launched last week by national charity Embracing Age after realising shortages of appropriate equipment...

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight has increased by 4, according to Public Health England. Today's (Sunday's) data shows an increase of 4 cases of coronavirus from 123 cases yesterday to 127 today. The...

The Pop-Up Soup Kitchen are working with Age UK Isle of Wight to support patients in returning to their homes in these unprecedented times. Age UK Isle of Wight’s St Mary's Hospital Living Well Team are working hard up at...