Plymouth, like many cities across the UK, has faced a string of economic blows with a series of job losses in large and small companies, and many businesses struggling for survival.
Support is available for Plymouth people and businesses facing the effects of the recession.
This website has been put together to help people and businesses in Plymouth face the recession with greater confidence and emerge stronger at the other end.
If you are an unemployed person or an employee under threat of redundancy, an employer considering making redundancies, or a small business struggling to cope during the downturn, practical help is at hand.