Coronavirus Covid-19

Businesses benefit from government Kickstart scheme with next BATF deadline looming

13 May 2021

Companies benefitting from the additional support of young individuals through the government’s Kickstart scheme have expressed their thanks to the organising team at BATF. The Kickstart Scheme is a fully funded&n...

Extended opening hours to continue when non-essential retail returns

30 March 2021

Longer opening hours in England will help people return to our high streets safely when non-essential shops re-open from 12 April at the earliest. Extended daily opening hours for non-essential retail will continue – helping pe...

New raft of measures to prepare our high streets and seaside resorts for summer

22 March 2021

Measures to support a safe and successful reopening of our treasured high streets and seaside resorts ahead of a great summer were announced today by Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick. Measures to support a safe and successful reopenin...