Chancellor announces overhaul to £30 billion Coronavirus Business Loans and other updates We have detailed a summary of updates announced this week, including on the Chancellor’s announcement today of further action he has taken in relation to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). We have included other updates this week... read more →
Apr
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Mar
27
As we come towards the end of a difficult week where the Covid-19 support for businesses has been evolving, we have provided below a summary of the government support initiatives available to Kingston businesses. We appreciate that you are receiving Covid-19 briefings daily from a number of sources. We... read more →
Mar
20
This evening, Friday 20 March, the government have announced further social distancing measures and a further package of financial measures to support businesses and employees during the Coronavirus pandemic. We’re outlining these below. The Chancellor’s full statement on the financial measures announced can be found here. Further guidance is expected... read more →
Mar
19
We are following our message from earlier this week to provide you with a summary of financial support measures announced by the Government on 17 March 2020 and the latest information on how they will be managed. We are working closely with Kingston Council and Kingston Chamber of Commerce to... read more →
Mar
17
As we face the unprecedented circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic, we understand the concerns Kingston First members and staff will be feeling at this uncertain time. I wanted to get in touch with you to summarise the work we at Kingston First will be undertaking in the coming weeks to... read more →
Feb
26
This spring, we're shining a spotlight on Kingston's fantastic evening offer, highlighting our town's selection of restaurants, watering holes and entertainment venues. Make the most of your evening out in Kingston by taking advantage of some brilliant discounts and offers running from 24 February until Sunday 22 March. From dinner... read more →
Feb
19
Kingston Council together with Kingston First, the Business Improvement District, have appointed Arup, the industry leader in environmental consultancy, to develop a new vision for its town centre. The study will look at the opportunities and challenges facing Kingston town centre and will drive its future employment, cultural, education, business,... read more →
Nov
15
Kingston’s festive season officially got underway last night as thousands of visitors flocked to the town to mark the official opening of the renowned Christmas Market, with the switch-on of the town’s festive illuminations. The annual evening kicked off in style with music performances from local band Days are Done,... read more →
Nov
06
The strategy for Kingston town centre’s streets and spaces was endorsed by the Kingston Town Neighbourhood Committee on Tuesday 5 November. The strategy, called ‘Reimagining Kingston Town Centre Streets and Spaces’, was produced by ‘We Made That’ for Kingston Council in partnership with Kingston First, Kingston University and the... read more →
Nov
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