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.
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COVID-19 -> Announcements

Support for self-employed individuals

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

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Business Support from Trade Organisations

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

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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.

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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.

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COVID-19 essential travel guidance

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

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ACAS publishes a guide for employers 

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

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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
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
'Social media' is the general term used to describe websites, apps and platforms whose users can create, submit and share content or participate in so...
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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.
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.

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