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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Announcements

Easy access to all of the latest announcements from the UK Government.

The Government is supporting businesses and their employees through a package of measures during this period of unprecedented disruption.

Support for self-employed individuals

Check if you can claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

Business Support from Trade Organisations

Business Representative Organisations and Trade Associations are providing related support for sectors.

Local COVID alerts: What you need to know

Information on local COVID alert levels, including what they mean, why they are being introduced and what the different levels are.

If you cannot pay your tax bill on time

You can delay (defer) any VAT payments due between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020.

COVID-19 essential travel guidance

Guidance and advice to avoid non-essential travel in the UK during the COVID-19 outbreak.

ACAS publishes a guide for employers

to help with employment and Coronavirus with the latest advice and guidance.

England returns to Plan A as regulations on face coverings and COVID Passes change today

Published: 27/01/22

England to return to Plan A following the success of the booster programme

Published: 21/01/22

Person in surgical gloves handling tube of Covid-19 vaccine.

Government Announcements on move to Plan B

Published: 9/12/21

Face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions, and how to make one

Published: 9/12/21

Prime Minister confirms move to Plan B in England

Published: 9/12/21

UK marks one year since approving COVID-19 vaccine with Boost Day

Published: 2/12/21

All adults to be offered COVID-19 boosters by end of January

Published: 1/12/21

How to do a coronavirus (COVID-19) rapid lateral flow test at home

Published: 28/10/21

Finding and choosing a private coronavirus (COVID-19) test provider

Published: 27/10/21

Vials of liquid with stickers on reading 'COVID-19 Vaccine'.

UK signs deal with Pfizer/BioNTech for 35 million vaccines

Published: 23/08/21

COVID-19 Response: Summer 2021

Published: 19/07/21

Prime Minister sets out plan to ease restrictions at step 4

Published: 6/07/21

How to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)

Published: 25/05/21

Restrictions on businesses and venues in England

Published: 17/05/21

(COVID-19) Coronavirus restrictions: what you can and cannot do

Published: 17/05/21

Further easing of COVID restrictions confirmed. Planned Step 3 easements will go ahead on 17 May.

Published: 11/05/21

Clubs in Crisis Fund Opens for Local Applications Across the UK

Published: 20/04/21

Recovery Loan Scheme launched

Published: 14/04/21

Business rates relief boosted with new £1.5 billion pot

Published: 30/03/21

Maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors to support NHS Test and Trace

Published: 29/03/21

NHS Test and Trace in the workplace

Published: 29/03/21

(COVID-19) Coronavirus restrictions: what you can and cannot do

Published: 29/03/21

Published: 23/03/21

Further support for commercial and residential tenants

Published: 16/03/21

Check if your business is eligible for the coronavirus Closed Businesses Lockdown Payment

Published: 11/03/21

Check if you're eligible for the coronavirus Local Restrictions Support Grant (for closed businesses)

Published: 11/03/21

Check if you're eligible for the coronavirus Local Restrictions Support Grant (for open businesses)

Published: 11/03/21

Check if your nightclub, dance hall or adult entertainment business is eligible for a coronavirus grant due to national restrictions

Published: 11/03/21

Check if you're eligible for the coronavirus Additional Restrictions Grant

Published: 10/03/21

Check if your business is eligible for a coronavirus grant due to national lockdowns (for closed businesses)

Published: 10/03/21

Updates to tax charges when a person is no longer eligible to Self-Employment Income Support Scheme payments

Published: 4/03/21

Recovery Loan Scheme

Published: 4/03/21

Swindon less reliant on furloughs

Published: 23/02/21

Fairford Air Tattoo cancelled

Published: 23/02/21

COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021

Published: 22/02/21

COVID-19 - Government support for businesses

Published: 13/01/21

National lockdown: Stay at Home

Published: 4/01/21

More than 137,000 people in UK receive first dose of COVID vaccine in one week

Published: 18/12/20

COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection

Published: 14/12/20

COVID-19: guidance for food businesses

Published: 14/12/20

Coronavirus (COVID-19): jobs that qualify for travel exemptions

Published: 14/12/20

Business evictions ban extended until March

Published: 9/12/20

Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Published: 4/12/20

COVID-19 Winter Plan

Published: 30/11/20

Local restriction tiers: what you need to know

Published: 26/11/20

Coronavirus: driver and rider trainer guidance

Published: 18/11/20

COVID Support Force: the MOD’s continued contribution to the coronavirus response

Published: 18/11/20

Government extends Furlough to March and increases self-employed support

Published: 5/11/20

Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Published: 5/11/20

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Extension

Published: 3/11/20

Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support announced

Published: 2/11/20

New National Restrictions from 5 November

Published: 2/11/20

Plan for Jobs: Chancellor increases financial support for businesses and workers

Published: 22/10/20

New legal duty to self-isolate comes into force today

Published: 28/09/20

Sunak announces new 'Job Support Scheme'

Published: 24/09/20

Rule of six comes into effect to tackle coronavirus

Published: 23/09/20

Coronavirus (COVID-19): What has changed – 22 September

Published: 23/09/20

ERDF recovery grant open for applications from local businesses

Published: 14/09/20

Government offers Council extra support to speed up reduction in COVID-19 case rate

Published: 1/09/20

COVID-19 support for organisations in Wiltshire

Published: 7/08/20

Eat Out to Help Out launches today – with government paying half on restaurant bills

Published: 3/08/20

Get a discount with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme

Published: 28/07/20

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Face coverings mandatory in shops, supermarkets, shopping centres and enclosed transport hubs from Friday

Published: 23/07/20

Business events and conferences given go ahead to resume from 1 October

Published: 22/07/20

Millions could be vaccinated against COVID-19 as UK secures strong portfolio of promising vaccines

Published: 20/07/20

Thousands of business advisers to offer free services to small firms

Published: 9/07/20

Thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres to reopen safely in England

Published: 10/06/20

Guidance for Employers and Businesses surrounding new NHS Test and Trace

Published: 28/05/20

Government launches NHS Test and Trace service

Published: 28/05/20

The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme is now live on GOV.UK

Published: 26/05/20

New Free Business Advice Service during Covid-19

Published: 12/05/20

£6.1 million funding boost to help high streets and town centres through pandemic

Published: 5/05/20

Self-employed invited to get ready to make their claims for coronavirus (COVID-19) support

Published: 5/05/20

Top-up to local business grant funds scheme

Published: 4/05/20

New free online learning platform to boost workplace skills

Published: 28/04/20

Government launches new coronavirus business support finder tool

Published: 21/04/20

Chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of June

Published: 20/04/20

Companies House support for businesses hit by COVID-19

Published: 17/04/20

Rules that have been relaxed to help businesses during the coronavirus pandemic

Published: 15/04/20

Swindon and Wiltshire Businesses asked to help with PPE equipment for NHS and care workers

Published: 7/04/20

COVID-19: Call for rapid sanitising technology for ambulances

Published: 2/04/20

Coronavirus – Guidance on access to green spaces

Published: 31/03/20

Coronavirus important update on IPO services

Published: 31/03/20

Council makes support available to businesses in Swindon

Published: 27/03/20

GWR providing services for key workers

Published: 26/03/20

Swindon Borough Council announces package of measures to support community during COVID-19 crisis

Published: 26/03/20

Statement on vocational and technical qualifications in 2020 from Ofqual

Published: 25/03/20

Government launches Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp

Published: 25/03/20

Covid-19: Estate agents, lettings agencies and bingo halls to pay no business rates this coming financial year

Published: 25/03/20

Wiltshire Council promises to do 'All it can' to protect businesses and jobs.

Published: 23/03/20

Coronavirus (COVID-19): ventilator supply specification

Published: 21/03/20

Coronavirus - Wiltshire pubs and restaurants

Published: 20/03/20

Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the drivers’ hours rules: delivery of essential items to consumers

Published: 19/03/20

ACAS publish's a guide for employers to help with employment and Coronavirus

Published: 19/03/20

HMRC prioritise applications to use denatured alcohol in hand sanitising products

Published: 18/03/20

Government to grant permission for pubs and restaurants to operate as takeaways as part of coronavirus response

Published: 17/03/20

Coronavirus (COVID 19) - Online resources for businesses and employers

Published: 12/03/20

COVID-19 Business Support announced in the Budget

Published: 12/03/20

COVID-19: guidance for employees, employers and businesses

Published: 11/03/20

Articles and Advice

Business resilience in a COVID-19 world

“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” Nelson Mandela

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Becoming an Ebay trader

Moving to a digital shop front can help with the downturn for all retailers at this present time.

Social Media for Business

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Selling Goods Online

In this guide, we outline the legal requirements for traders selling goods (products or digital content) online.

Crisis Communication and Management Templates

Manage, plan for, and communicate during your corporate crises with these crisis management plan templates.

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Business Continuity Planning

This article explains how to make a continuity plan to ensure that a business can operate as effectively as possible if a serious incident occurs.

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A brief guide to business continuity planning

In this short guide, we will explore how you can prepare for the unforeseen with focus on your IT and business-critical systems.

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How to check your business pulse

In times of challenge, what are the best business analytics and reports to keep an eye on?

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An Introduction to Health & Safety

Every employer must comply with health and safety regulations intended to protect people such as employees, customers or members of the public.

Other guidance

Additional information, external links and documents to help you prepare.

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