A company in Hampshire has introduced traffic light wristbands to help those who are feeling apprehensive about returning to work post-lockdown.

Traffic light wristbands to help combat return to work anxiety

New restrictions on social gatherings in England, announced by the Prime Minister, has left businesses across the South East worried for their future. Social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal from Monday after a rise in coronavirus cases.

Businesses 'can't survive' new restrictions after rise in coronavirus cases

Colleagues who may have been exposed to the staff affected at the Knight Road depot in Rochester have been notified and are self-isolating.

Three Royal Mail staff test positive for coronavirus at Medway sorting office

Many small businesses in the south have had to change how they operate. For many, just surviving 2020 is seen as a success.

The businesses forced to adapt during Covid in order to survive

The south coast has a new tourist attraction - a trip out to sea to view some of the many cruise liners which have been anchored off shore for months.

'Ghost ships' in the Solent become the South's latest tourist attraction

Pizza Express plans to shut 73 restaurants

Pizza Express is to shut 73 of its restaurants across the UK with the potential loss of 1,100 jobs in a bid to stay afloat in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown, the chain has announced.

Pizza Express restaurants shut across the region

The group were caught on CCTV leaving Les Enfants Terribles after their meal. The party of 12 had ordered the most expensive items on the menu.

Weymouth restaurant left with £500 bill after diners walk out

Employees at the Bournemouth Pavilion and the Bournemouth International Centre are expected to lose their jobs

A number of employees at Bournemouth International Centre could lose their jobs, it’s been announced by the venue’s owner. BH Live, which hires the site out for events, says it's faced extreme financial pressures due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Job losses expected across venues in Bournemouth due to coronavirus 

The campaign to help small business owners has gained increasing support in recent months

As billions of pounds is being spent funding the popular furlough scheme, there are still millions of people who have received no financial help from the government. The campaign to help small businesses has gained increasing support in recent months.

Small business owners speak out against Government on lack of financial help

File photo of Steve Szalay Operations Director at Southampton Airport - Credit: Southampton Airport

The new operations director has warned that if proposals are not given the go ahead, thousands of jobs could be lost which are "vital to the recovery of the local economy".

Southampton Airport boss warns runway extension refusal 'would risk 2,000 jobs'

Poster of 'Covid Ready' scheme introduced in Eastbourne

Around 95% of businesses in the town, across various sectors, have signed up with the aim of reassuring visitors they are safe when visiting cafes, shops and tourist attractions. 

Eastbourne introduces 'Covid Ready' scheme to reassure visitors

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a raft of measures worth up to £30 billion as part of his plan to rescue the economy in the aftermath of coronavirus.

Reaction as Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils plan to rescue the economy

File photo of the Weald and Downland Living Museum in West Sussex - ITV News

The independent charity has faced "severe financial strain" as a result of the coronavirus crisis as it relies heavily on revenue from ticket sales, courses, events and venue hire which have all been impacted by the lockdown.

Weald and Downland Living Museum makes 20% of employees redundant

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Pubs and hairdressers are among venues in the Thames Valley and South East reopening today on what is being called 'Super Saturday'. Many people are heading out to their favourite local hotspots, which have been shut for almost four months during pandemic.

In pictures: Pubs and hairdressers among venues reopening across South East

Theme parks have introduced social distancing measures so they can reopen

Museums, fairground attractions, zoos and theme parks can all open from Saturday 4th July as long as social distancing measures are introduced and people book tickets before attending.

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