COVID-19 New National Restrictions from 5 January 2021
COVID-19 New National Restrictions from 5 January 2021Close
Information on the new national restrictions, including what they mean for working from home and business closures, why they are being introduced and the financial support available.
Visit Britain/Visit England Brexit Advice
Visit Britain/Visit England Brexit AdviceClose
Please see below a round-up of the latest announcements and guidance updates from the last week as provided by Visit Britain/Visit England.
COVID-19 Winter Plan
COVID-19 Winter PlanClose
The government’s plan for managing COVID-19 through the end of 2020 and into the start of 2021.
Helping innovative high-growth SMEs through COVID-19 and beyond
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
Local Restrictions Support Grants
Local Restrictions Support GrantsClose
Businesses liable for business rates will receive up to £3,000 per four weeks as follows:
Additional Restrictions Support Grants
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Available support for businesses that are not paying business rates
Amazon Small Business Accelerator
Amazon Small Business AcceleratorClose
Amazon Small Business Accelerator is a free, online educational programme for anyone who wants to start a new online business or grow an existing one.
Business Recovery Support Sessions
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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.
COVID-19 Support by Sector
COVID-19 Support by SectorClose
Business Representative Organisations and Trade Associations are providing COVID-19 related support for specific sectors.
New Lockdown Grants
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)
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.
Kickstart Job Scheme
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The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit.
Apply for the COVID-19 Corporate Financing Facility
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.
Apply for the COVID-19 Future Fund
Apply for the COVID-19 Future FundClose
This scheme will issue convertible loans between £125,000 to £5 million to innovative companies which are facing financing difficulties due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Contents
- Eligibility
- How to apply
Bounce Back Loan Scheme | Businesses and Advisors
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The Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) is available to businesses through a number of accredited lenders across the UK.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme For Large Businesses
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The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) facilitates access to finance for medium-sized and larger businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme | For SMEs and Advisors
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The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) is available for SMEs through more than 100 accredited lenders across the UK.
COVID-19 GOV.UK Financial Support Finder for Businesses
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 venue
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 Action
Freedom Works and Rume2 Area in ActionClose
New Area in Action portal launched to help Sussex business bounce Back
Ingenuity - Impact through enterprise
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.
Small Business Leadership Programme
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Helping businesses to survive and thrive beyond COVID
Trade Credit Reinsurance Scheme
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 Holidays
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 Centre
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
Future Fund Scheme Application
Future Fund Scheme Application Close
This scheme will issue convertible loans between £125,000 to £5 million to innovative companies which are facing financing difficulties due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Surrey Trading Standards
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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
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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 April 2021.
Claims for furlough days in December 2020 must be made by 14 January 2021.
You can no longer submit claims for claim periods ending on or before 31 October 2020.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
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If you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) use this scheme if you're eligible to claim the grant.
Automatic Enrolment and DC Pension Contribution
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COVID-19 guidance for employers
Coast to Capital Jobs Fuse
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
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 - Non GOV Business Support
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This list is not comprehensive, but you may find it a helpful starting point for further advice.
COVID -19 - Advice hub from Sussex Chamber
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 Employees
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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
COVID-19 Returning to the workplace
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This guide will help you plan your organisation's next steps following a period of furlough or once lockdown measures start easing
Find your local authority
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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-19
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 Trace
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
NHS COVID-19 App Information and Support Close
Download resources to support visitors at your business or organisation.
Applying for a Moratorium from Companies House
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 employees
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 buildings
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 Guidance
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)
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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.
CBI Webinar – CBI @ 10AM
Wednesday 20 Jan
@ 10:00 - 10:45
CBI Webinar – CBI @ 10AMClose
With the coronavirus pandemic having heavily impacted the UK business landscape, and disrupting operations worldwide, many companies are still fighting to survive this crisis, whilst thinking about ‘what next?’.
Replacing the Daily Coronavirus Webinars, CBI’s new bi-weekly broadcast, CBI @10am will help support you through the next phase, giving you expert insight and intelligence to continue adapting, and providing the guidance you need to restart and
CBI Webinar – CBI @ 10AM
Monday 25 Jan
@ 10:00 - 10:45
CBI Webinar – CBI @ 10AMClose
With the coronavirus pandemic having heavily impacted the UK business landscape, and disrupting operations worldwide, many companies are still fighting to survive this crisis, whilst thinking about ‘what next?’.
Replacing the Daily Coronavirus Webinars, CBI’s new bi-weekly broadcast, CBI @10am will help support you through the next phase, giving you expert insight and intelligence to continue adapting, and providing the guidance you need to restart and boost your business, and build resilience for the new normal.
CBI Webinar – CBI @ 10AM
Wednesday 27 Jan
@ 10:00 - 10:45
CBI Webinar – CBI @ 10AMClose
With the coronavirus pandemic having heavily impacted the UK business landscape, and disrupting operations worldwide, many companies are still fighting to survive this crisis, whilst thinking about ‘what next?’.
Replacing the Daily Coronavirus Webinars, CBI’s new bi-weekly broadcast, CBI @10am will help support you through the next phase, giving you expert insight and intelligence to continue adapting, and providing the guidance you need to restart and boost your business, and build resilience for the new normal.
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