COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021Close

The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021’, setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for England.

Coronavirus Restart Grant Close

The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses in the non-essential retail, hospitality, leisure, personal care and accommodation sectors with a one-off grant, to reopen safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

National lockdown: Stay at HomeClose

The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021’ setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for England. This explains how the restrictions included in this guidance will be lifted over time.

Recovery Loan SchemeClose

A new loan scheme to support access to finance for UK business as they grow and recover from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Grant due to National Restrictions (for closed businesses)Close

Businesses that were open as usual, but then required to close due to national restrictions imposed by government may be eligible for the LRSG (Closed) Addendum schemes:

- from 5 January 2021 onwards
- between 5 November and 2 December 2020

Helping innovative high-growth SMEs through COVID-19 and beyondClose

A walk through of how Innovate UK EDGE has supported high-growth businesses through coronavirus and beyond

Recovery Loan SchemeClose

Launched on 6 April 2021, the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) provides financial support to businesses across the UK as they recover and grow following the coronavirus pandemic.

Additional Restrictions Support GrantsClose

The Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) provides local councils with grant funding to support businesses that are severely impacted by restrictions, and that may or may not be in the business rates system.

Local councils can determine which businesses to support and determine the amount of funding provided from the ARG scheme.

Budget 2021Close

Summary of main measures outlined by the Chancellor on 3 March 2021

Business Recovery Support SessionsClose

The Coast to Capital Growth Hub is providing, through our network of experts, FREE and impartial one hour 1-2-1 advice on topics to support businesses as you return to work and implement recovery plans.

Help to Grow: DigitalClose

Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.

You could get:

an Executive Development programme that could help you improve business performance and growth potential through Help to Grow: Management
free online advice and money off software that could help you save time and cut costs through Help to Grow: Digital

Help to Grow: ManagementClose

Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.

New Lockdown GrantsClose

£4.6 billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs.

Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the Chancellor has announced.

Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)Close

These 14 guides cover a range of different types of work. Many businesses operate more than one type of workplace, such as an office, factory and fleet of vehicles. You may need to use more than one of these guides as you think through what you need to do to keep people safe. Priority actions are outlined at the top of each guide.

Apply for the COVID-19 Corporate Financing FacilityClose

This scheme helps large businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) through the purchase of their short-term debt.

COVID-19 GOV.UK Financial Support Finder for BusinessesClose

Find coronavirus financial support for your business through using this Gov.uk business support finder

Create a COVID-19 NHS QR code for your venueClose

Use this service to create a QR code for display in your venue.

Freedom Works and Rume2 Area in ActionClose

New Area in Action portal launched to help Sussex business bounce Back

Ingenuity - Impact through enterpriseClose

Ingenuity has been established to drive the UK's recovery, and the discovery of sustainable business solutions, to help rebuild a more inclusive economy, society and environment following Covid-19.

Trade Credit Reinsurance SchemeClose

The Trade Credit Reinsurance Scheme ensures that trade credit insurance coverage and credit limits are maintained during the coronavirus pandemic, helping businesses to trade with confidence.

COVID-19 Mortgage Payment HolidaysClose

A guide to coronavirus mortgage payment holidays
Mortgage lenders have announced support if your income has been affected by the coronavirus outbreak, including a repayment holiday of up to a maximum of six months. The deadline for applying for a repayment holiday is 31 March 2021.

Lead Out of Lockdown sessions by Sussex Innovation CentreClose

A purpose-built programme of virtual workshops, original insight briefings and agile decision-making tools, facilitated by our expert advisors to help you and your team adapt to the new normal

Visit Britain/Visit England COVID 19 AdviceClose

A link to a round-up of the latest announcements and guidance updates from the last week as provided by Visit Britain/Visit England.

Surrey Trading StandardsClose

Buckinghamshire and Surrey County Council's Trading Standards team has extensive experience of advising a variety of businesses from small family companies to international blue-chip corporations. To start benefiting from our advice services, register for business advice today!

Our Business Advice Team is part of Surrey and Buckinghamshire Trading Standards and is made up of experienced and qualified Trading Standards Officers, who can help you ensure your business complies with consumer protection laws and regulations and help you maximise your profits.

COVID 19 Job Retention Scheme Close

Claim for some of your employee's wages if you have put them on furlough or flexible furlough because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until 30 September 2021. Find out more about how the scheme is changing.

You can no longer submit claims for claim periods ending on or before 31 October 2020.

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme 4th GrantClose

Find out if you’re eligible for the fourth grant which will cover the period February 2021 to April 2021. Also find out information about the fifth grant.

Automatic Enrolment and DC Pension ContributionClose

COVID-19 guidance for employers

Coast to Capital Jobs FuseClose

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS AND EMPLOYERS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Coast to Capital Jobs Fuse has been launched to help employers and individuals with employment challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is a joint service created by Coast to Capital LEP, Coast to Capital Growth Hub, The Education Development Trust (a prime contractor for the National Careers Service) and the Department for Work and Pensions.

COVID - 19 - trading internationally Close

This advice is for UK businesses that export or deliver goods and services abroad and have been impacted by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

COVID -19 - Advice hub from Sussex ChamberClose

As coronavirus continues to challenge many businesses, Chambers around the network are putting together support for members.

COVID-19 Claim Back Statutory Sick Pay Paid To EmployeesClose

If you're an employer, find out if you can use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to claim back employees' coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).

- Who can use the scheme
- What you can claim
- Records you must keep
- How to claim
- Other help you can get

Find your local authority Close

Find the website for your local council

Your local authority can assist with a range of services including:

Business and licensing
Business rates
Health and safety
Licences and registrations
Planning
Refuse and recycling
Advice for businesses
Grants and funding
Travel and transport

Help and support if your business is affected by COVID-19Close

Watch videos and register for the free webinars to learn more about the support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of coronavirus.

Maintaining records to support NHS Test and TraceClose

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

NHS COVID-19 App Information and Support Close

Download resources to support visitors at your business or organisation.

Applying for a Moratorium from Companies HouseClose

Applying for a moratorium under the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020

How to apply for breathing space to consider a rescue plan for your company, under measures to support companies and other types of business in financial difficulty.

COVID - 19 - acas advice for employers and employeesClose

Advice relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) provided by acas.

COVID 19 - Changes to notifying an option to tax land and buildingsClose

Check temporary changes to the time limit and rules for notifying an option to tax land and buildings.

- Changes to the time limit
- If you are notifying an option as a business
- If you are notifying an option as an agent

COVID 19 - NHS GuidanceClose

CONTENTS

Advice for everyone
Advice for people at high risk
Symptoms and what to do
Self-isolation if you or someone you live with has symptoms
More information

Staying alert and safe (social distancing) Close

The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS.