Coronavirus already impacting businesses
The Enterprise Minister Laurence Skelly says now more than ever do we need to support local businesses.
It comes at a time when the coronavirus pandemic effects businesses with exports, and those in the tourism sector.
Mr Skelly is calling on to residents to shop local:
Liverpool ferry terminal to be 'upgraded' to rectify berthing issues
Steam Packet Company confirms sailings will be impacted
Audiences to be asked to limit conversations during performances at Villa Gaiety
Extra security to be used during high capacity events
Firm linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone breached £122m PPE contract, High Court rules
A company linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone breached a government contract of nearly £122m to supply surgical gowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, the High Court has ruled.
£6k fine for shellfish processing company caught with undersized lobsters
Follows routine inspection by Fisheries Officers in February
Proposed minimum wage increase met with mixed response
Some say it will cripple small businesses, while others don't think it goes far enough