BUSINESSES can claim up to £3,000 against the cost of broadband connection either individually or as part of a group project.

Residents (with businesses) can benefit from the gigabit broadband scheme as part of a group project and can claim for a voucher of £500 each.

One gigabit is the same as 1,000 megabits - so it’s a big leap forward in connection speeds that could benefit you and your business into the future.

The scheme is only accessible through broadband service providers, so if you are interested in receiving a voucher you should first check if you are eligible and for a local supplier through the postcode checker, using the gigabit website.

You can also ask whether your existing supplier can supply full fibre to your premises.

To see if you are eligible for a voucher, visit gigabitvoucher.culture.gov.uk.