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

A full range of business support measures have been made available to UK businesses.

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Discover the Kickstart Scheme for Businesses

Providing funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit.

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Which expenses are taxable when employees works from home

What equipment, services or supplies are taxable if your employees are working from home

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What to do if you were employed and have lost your job

Guidance for people who were employed and have lost their job due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

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What to do if you’re self-employed and getting less work or no work

Guidance for people who are self-employed and getting less work or no work because of coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Coronavirus support for business from outside government

Public bodies, organisations and charities have produced additional resources that may be useful to employers and employees.

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More financial news

Zurich changes graduate hiring policy
Zurich changes graduate hiring policy
 Published: 15/09/22
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England returns to Plan A as regulations on face coverings and COVID Passes change today
 Published: 27/01/22
Applications open for hospitality and leisure business grants
 Published: 24/01/22
Covid-19 Vaccine
England to return to Plan A following the success of the booster programme
 Published: 21/01/22
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New grants for hospitality companies
 Published: 14/01/22
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COVID-19 Festive Communications Toolkit
 Published: 5/01/22
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Wasdell wins new Covid-19 work
 Published: 22/12/21
£1 billion in support for businesses most impacted by Omicron across the UK.
£1 billion in support for businesses most impacted by Omicron across the UK
 Published: 21/12/21

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Business Continuity Planning
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A brief guide to business continuity planning
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How to check your business pulse
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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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