Derbyshire businesses under huge financial pressure due to Covid-19
It's after the winter outbreak of the Omicron Covid-19 had a detrimental effect
Last updated 12th Jan 2022
Many businesses across Derbyshire are under huge financial pressure.
The winter outbreak of the Omicron Covid-19 variant has had a devastating effect on a lot of industries-with staff having to take time off to isolate.
Lucy Robinson from the East Midlands chamber says some businesses are having to pay salaries over and above what they're used to just to fill roles.
She went on to say that support is available for local businesses who're finding it tough to make ends meet.
Grants worth up to ÂŁ6,000 were made available by the Government in December 2021 to support specific businesses impacted by the Omicron outbreak, but its not enough.
A North East Derbyshire local charity has supported over a 1,000 businesses within the pandemic: