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Health and care workers are the frontline of the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Along with other businesses, Sellafield Ltd are keen to do all that we can to support doctors, nurses and care workers

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce says it has been inundated with enquiries from businesses struggling to cope with the Coronavirus crisis. More than 5,600 have used the Chamber’s Coronavirus toolkit

Rachel Gaw from Workington, Cumbria, has been recognised by Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis as one of his Small Business Sunday winners. Rachel’s Workington based firm Go Your Own Way received the business boost

Businesses impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak can now apply to South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) to access government support grants. The council has set up the application process and is inviting businesses to complete an online form.

Nutritious take-home meals for the local community, namely the elderly and the most vulnerable residents of Cartmel and the surrounding area, are being cooked up by Simon Rogan and team in the wake of Covid-19.

Lake District-based skincare product business Pure Lakes is donating 50 tins of hand balm to local frontline NHS workers, as a gesture of thanks to their hard-work during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Cumbria’s economy would have imploded within three months had the Government not stepped in to pay salaries, a survey from the county’s Chamber of Commerce reveals.

Thirsty Bunny is the name of a specially-brewed chocolate beer which had been due to go on sale at pubs and bars throughout Cumbria this Easter - until coronavirus forced every outlet to close.

Businesses will be able to access government support from today (Monday 23 March) to keep operating in the face of the global economic emergency brought on by coronavirus. Details of two new loan schemes are being confirmed

A major Cumbrian catering supplier to the hospitality industry has launched a new click and collect service to the public to help meet the increasing demand for food amid coronavirus-fuelled panic buying.