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The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership plans to invest in several different projects to help the region recover following the pandemic.

New Southampton cruise terminal part of £15m plan to boost region's economy

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 

What is the view of people who may now be heading back into the office?

The Government today (17/07) announced a new timetable for easing lockdown and said from August the first, employers will be able to decide if staff return to the workplace, or work from home. 

Relaxing the 'work-from-home' guidance: how has the South reacted?

Trade organisation BALPPA and soft play operators lobbied at Westminster to try and get a date to reopen before they go under. 


The Prime Minister said today (17/07) indoor play centres will remain closed and that means many could go bust. Trade organisation BALPPA and soft play operators lobbied at Westminster to try and get a date to reopen before they go under. 

Soft play businesses lobby for reopen date as they remain closed 

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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'

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

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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

More than 20 thousand jobs could be lost in Southampton due to the pandemic.

The report was published by Southampton City Council. 

20,000 jobs could be lost in Southampton, report reveals

Travel restrictions had led to warnings that producers would face labour shortages as many pickers come from overseas.

Furloughed workers urged to 'Pick for Britain' to make up labour shortfall

The lockdown has left many local newspapers struggling to stay afloat with sales down 20% and advertising revenue diminishing.

Plea for support as local newspapers feel the pinch

A leading charity in Kent is worried unlicensed childcare providers are stepping in during the pandemic, to fill some of the gaps.

Charity warns unregulated childcare providers are 'putting children at risk'

Neil Garwood will leave the organisation on the 19th June after nine years, during what he says is a "difficult time for everyone".

Boss of Southampton Airport to step down

Self-employed workers across the South will be given support from the government during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: What it means if you're self-employed

T Levels will have a compulsory three month industry placement and final exams, offering a mix of classroom learning and hands-on training.

New T Levels available to thousands of students this autumn

The South Central Ambulance Service has launched a recruitment campaign for more staff across a variety of roles including paramedics.

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