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The number of new companies being created in the UK soared in the second half of 2020 compared with the year before.

Meet the entrepreneurs setting up new businesses despite a pandemic

As some fear they won't be able to cope with more restrictions, today the Chancellor announced more support for retailers and businesses.

Third lockdown: How businesses in our region are preparing

With the majority of the Meridian region placed under Tier 2 restrictions, some community bars and pubs worry they will not be able to make ends meet.

Covid Tiers: Businesses in the South react

A coach driver who has been made redundant after working for the Isle of Wight tours company has described the experience as the "end of his life".

Coach driver shares redundancy woes after devastation to industry

Cineworld closures - Gareth Fuller/PA images 

Cineworld has temporarily closed its 102 sites nationwide, meaning thousands of staff across the south now face uncertainty. 

Cineworld temporarily closes sites across the south 

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.

Meridian Businesses

Meet the entrepreneurs setting up new businesses despite a pandemic

Third lockdown: How businesses in our region are preparing

Covid Tiers: Businesses in the South react

Coach driver shares redundancy woes after devastation to industry

Cineworld temporarily closes sites across the south

Super Saturday: Some of the South east’s tourist attractions reopen