Government support for furlough has dropped to 70%, with the scheme set to end in October.
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Indoor care home visits allowed once again
Indoor visits to care homes in Wales are now allowed for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown was announced in March.
“I just thought we wouldn’t make it” – new businesses discuss Covid-19 struggles
With the world’s economy currently at the mercy of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s been a tough year for many businesses, not least the ones that have newly opened amidst the uncertainty.
Hefin David MS: “Although the virus has not gone away, we are seeing some welcome returns to normality”
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly MS Hefin David talks about returning to normality, childcare, flooding support and more.
Up to schools to decide if face masks are compulsory or not – Welsh Government
It will be up to schools and councils to decide whether or not face masks should be made compulsory in schools, Welsh Government has announced.
Public toilets reopen in two parks, with more set to follow
A spokesman for Caerphilly County Borough Council said the toilets have been reopened “in line with the latest coronavirus guidelines.”
Fears that surgery might not reopen following coronavirus lockdown
There are fears the Senghenydd Health Centre won’t reopen after it was closed at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
More than a quarter of workers in the borough furloughed
Nearly 30% of workers are on furlough in the borough, according to latest figures.
£19,000 donation for Blackwood and District Foodbank
With demand already high, and expected to get higher, Blackwood and District Foodbank has welcomed a £19,000 donation towards its work.The foodbank, which is part of the Trussell Trust network of foodbanks,…
Indoor visits to care homes to be allowed
Indoor visits to care homes will be allowed in Wales from Saturday, August 29.