Coronavirus and Your Business: Important Resources

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The government has unveiled a package of measures to support UK businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak. To help you access that support, we have put all relevant links and resources in one place. You will find them below.

These links and resources are correct as of 19th March 2020.

Guidance for employers and businesses on coronavirus (COVID-19) – This link provides detailed general guidance for businesses and employees. It includes information about keeping staff safe, the symptoms of COVID-19 and sick pay guidelines.

COVID-19: support for businesses – Here you will find details of the financial support available to businesses during the outbreak. Financial support includes a statutory sick pay relief package, funding grants, a Business Interruption Loan Scheme, and a 12-month business rates holiday for all retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in England.

Get help and support for your business ­– Here are the helpline numbers for accessing support in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Tax helpline to support businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) - This helpline is for businesses and self-employed people with concerns about not being able to pay tax due to coronavirus.

Coronavirus: advice for employers and employees – This guide is from ACAS, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service for employers and employees. It includes important information about workplace rights.

Coronavirus: Business Insurance - further guidance from the ABI – Advice from the Association of British Insurers regarding business insurance and coronavirus.

Coronavirus: 4 tips to ensure COVID-19 doesn’t slow your business down – A helpful article from SAGE for keeping your business going in this uncertain time.

We’ll keep this post updated as more resources become available. Stay safe!