The UK Government has announced a package of support for the Self- Employed impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak, bringing support to the same level as that for employees. The new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, means those eligible will receive a cash grant worth 80% of their average monthly trading profit over the last three years. The scheme will be open to those with a trading profit of less than £50,000 in 2018-19 or an average...
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The Welsh Government has produced guidance that explains what holiday park owners and operators need to do in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Health Protection (Coronavirus: Closure of Leisure Businesses, Footpaths and Access Land) (Wales) Regulations 2020 came into force at noon on 24 March 2020. They implement the Welsh Government’s policy that holiday parks and caravan sites should close. For further information please visit the Gov.Wales website. Please visit the Business Wales Coronavirus...
As part of a number of measures to support the country during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Working Tax Credits payments will be increased by £1,045 to £3,040 per year from 6 April 2020 until 5 April 2021. The amount a claimant or household will benefit from will depend on their circumstances, including their level of household income. If you claim Working Tax Credits, you don’t have to take any action or contact HMRC - the...
From 25 March 2020, businesses will be able to apply for a 3-month extension for filing their accounts. This joint initiative between the UK government and Companies House will mean businesses can prioritise managing the impact of Coronavirus. As part of the agreed measures, while companies will still have to apply for the 3-month extension to be granted, those citing issues around COVID-19will be automatically and immediately granted an extension. Applications can be made through...
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Government Equalities Office (GEO) and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have, taken the decision to suspend enforcement of the gender pay gap deadlines for this reporting year (2019/20). The decision means there will be no expectation on employers to report their data. For further information please visit the GOV.UK website. Please visit the Business Wales Coronavirus advice for businesses pages for information for your business on dealing...
Commercial tenants who cannot pay their rent because of coronavirus will be protected from eviction, the UK government has announced. Many landlords and tenants are already having conversations and reaching voluntary arrangements about rental payments due shortly but the government recognises businesses struggling with their cashflow due to coronavirus remain worried about eviction. These measures will mean no business will be forced out of their premises if they miss a payment in the next 3...
The UK Government has issued guidance on the closure of all retailers that sell non-essential goods and other non-essential premises, as part of further social distancing measures. Non-essential businesses and premises must now shut. Online retail is still open and encouraged and postal and delivery service will run as normal. Retail and public premises which we expect to remain open must: ensure a distance of two meters between customers and shop assistants let people enter...
Do you have people working from home temporarily as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak? As an employer, you have the same health and safety responsibilities for home workers as for any other workers. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has advice on how you can minimise the risks to their health, which includes information on the following topics: lone working working with display screen equipment (DSE) stress and mental health For further information please...
The UK government is advising British nationals against all non-essential international travel. This exceptional advice has been issued because the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to unprecedented international border closures and other restrictions. International and domestic freight transport (including by air, ship, road and rail, including roll-on/roll-off transports) is classified by UK government as an essential activity in the context of its travel advice. The advice against non-essential travel is not intended to apply to...
NHSX has announced £500,000 of funding for innovators who can offer digital solutions to support those self-isolating because of coronavirus. The programme, TechForce19, is looking for digital solutions that can be deployed quickly, and could include: remote social care support tools for recruiting training and coordinating local volunteers tools for assessing the demand of workforce resources around the country digital services for self-managing mental health and wellbeing Up to £25,000 is available to each company...