With various lockdown measures being implemented across the UK, we wanted to update you on the current situation for tradespeople working in other people’s homes. The guidance varies by region, please ensure you adhere to the guidance provided for the area in which you work. For England and Wales tradespeople are permitted to continue working Read More…
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COVID Resources
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a profound impact on our daily lives, it is important that businesses ensure they are operating in a COVID-19 Secure way. There are numerous resources in place to assist businesses in operating in a challenging environment. In England, guidance for retailers was recently updated with additional guidance, including Read More…
The Forgotten Ltd
#ForgottenLtd is a grass roots campaign calling for the fair and equal support for small business owners, left vastly unsupported by the government support schemes launched in response to COVID19 and the lockdown.
Government Guidance for Shops
From 15 June, the government in England intends to allow all other non-essential stores, ranging from department stores to small independent shops to reopen with retailers being told to make every effort to comply with social distancing and be ‘COVID-19 Secure.’ For England, the government has produced guidance to help ensure workplaces are as safe Read More…
Government publishes safe working guidance
Following a number of weeks in lockdown the government has started to publish details of the exit strategy and returning to work, with the guidance currently applicable to England only. What should you be considering as you prepare to return to work?
HETAS COVID19 Survey
The survey looks at a number of different areas, including government support for businesses and the self employed, HETAS Registration and benefits and HETAS training.
Bounce Back Loans
In addition to the support already in place from government, on the 4th May Bounce Back loans were announced. Britain’s small businesses will be able to apply for quick and easy-to access loans of up to £50,000 from today – with the cash expected to land within days.
Lockdown leads to fall in air pollution
Air pollution has fallen in many areas across the UK as lockdown measures take effect. This trend mirrors the reductions seen across Europe and China. So what impact is the impact of domestic burning on air quality?
Support for the self-employed
On Thursday 26th March 2020 the Government set out it’s measures to support the self-employed and have lost income due to coronavirus. You should use this scheme if you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have lost income due to coronavirus. The scheme will allow you to claim a taxable grant worth 80% Read More…
Coronavirus Support for Business
A number of government schemes are now in place During this difficult and uncertain time for businesses and individuals various emergency schemes have been produced by government to help businesses survive the Covid-19 pandemic. We urge all of our registrants to investigate what funding is available. We have outlined the key schemes put in place Read More…