Coronavirus- Business Overview
Coronavirus- Business Overview
Updates on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, measures that are being put in place and how they will affect you and your business.
The government has now published the document COVID-19 Response: Living with COVID-19, detailing an ongoing plan.
Published February 2022
Face Coverings
Face Coverings
Face masks are no longer mandatory. However, the government is advising that face coverings should be worn in crowded or enclosed spaces.
Guidance for Better Mental Health
Guidance for Better Mental Health
The coronavirus might affect not only your physical wellbeing but also your mental health. Take a look at a discussion about guarding your mental health during the coronavius pandemic from rehab4addiction.
Latest
Latest
The government has now removed the remaining domestic restrictions in England.
You do not have to take daily tests nor are you legally required to self-isolate following contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme has now closed. If you were told to self-isolate before 24 February you can still make a claim up to 6 April.
The government is still recommending the following steps to reduce the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19:
Get vaccinated
- Let fresh air in if meeting indoors, or meet outside
- Consider wearing a face covering in crowded, enclosed spaces
- Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms, and stay at home if positive
Businesses are advised to follow government guidelines on working safely during coronavirus.
Government Schemes
Government Schemes
The Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) have now finished. However, there may be some government support available to you from continuing governement schemes.
Use the government's 'support finder' tool, designed to help businesses and self-employed people across the UK to determine what financial support is available to them during the coronavirus pandemic.
Whether you're a business or a job seeker, find out what support, if any, is available to you. This may include funding, finding new work or learning new skills.
Focused at small to medium sized businesses, this scheme covers two areas:
- Help to Grow: Management which provides management training for business growth.
- Help to Grow: Digital which provides grant tokens for software packages aimed at business growth.
If you are employed but are still feeling the effects of the pandemic, it may be worth finding out if you are eligible to claim universal credit.
Business Support
Business Support
Take a look at the latest government updates and guidance for the UK.
Business Support (Scotland)
Business Support (Scotland)
Take a look at the latest coronavirus updates for Scotland.
Business Support (Wales)
Business Support (Wales)
Take a look at the latest coronavirus updates for Wales.
Business Support (Northern Ireland)
Business Support (Northern Ireland)
Take a look at the latest coronavirus updates for Northern Ireland.
Get More Info
Get More Info
Get more information by following the links below
Sign up for Coronavirus email updates from gov.uk
Other Useful Links
Other Useful Links
Article form MoneySavingExpert
Article from UnderstandingUniversalCredit.gov.uk
Article from Citizens Advice
Homepage for government advice about Coronavirus
View latest Coronavirus news from the BBC