The UK Government has announced that it will be easier for bus and lorry drivers to renew their expiring driving licences and has temporarily relaxed the requirement for bus and lorry drivers to provide a doctor’s medical report in order to renew their licence. Under the scheme, drivers will be able to receive a temporary 1-year licence, providing they do not have any medical conditions that affect their driving and their current licence expires in...
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The Welsh Government is changing the core requirement for people not to leave the place where they live to a requirement not to leave or remain away from that place. This will help clarify that people who leave their home with a reasonable excuse – such as going out to shop for food, for healthcare or for work – cannot remain outside to do other things. Other guidance updated on 24 April 2020 includes: Coronavirus...
A new online service, which will match employers with jobseekers looking for agricultural, land and veterinary work during the COVID-19 outbreak has been launched. During the coronavirus pandemic it is vital that key rural and land-based businesses - including farms and businesses with animal welfare obligations are able to access key workers and can continue operating. LANTRA are creating a skills matching service which will put businesses and potential employees with relevant skills and experience...
More people are working from home, looking after children and spending time online since the coronavirus outbreak. The UK Government has produced guidance about staying safe online, which includes: Stay connected Stay safe Check the facts Take a break Advice for parents and carers Useful links For further information please visit the GOV.UK website.
The Department for International Trade has revised arrangements for processing licence applications during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Notice to exporters 2020/10: processing licence applications during coronavirus. Find out more here . Notice to exporters 2020/09: Export Control Joint Unit updates guidance on compliance checks for open licences during coronavirus. Find out more here.
Fraudsters are exploiting the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in order to carry out fraud and cybercrime. Police have reported an increase in coronavirus related scams. The UK Government have issued an alert to help charities minimise the risk of becoming a victim of such frauds and cyber-attacks. All charities, but especially those providing services and supporting local communities during the coronavirus crisis, could be targeted by fraudsters. Procurement fraud There are a number of ways...
Businesses will be given additional support to help them meet their legal responsibilities. Companies House will temporarily pause the strike off process to prevent companies being dissolved. This will give businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak the time they need to update their records and help them avoid being struck off the register. In addition, companies issued with a late filing penalty due to COVID-19 will have appeals treated sympathetically. For further information please visit...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) support is available to employers and the self-employed; you may be eligible for loans, tax relief and cash grants. A new ‘support finder’ tool launched by the UK Government will help businesses and self-employed people across the UK determine what financial support is available to them during the coronavirus pandemic. A simple questionnaire takes business owners under a minute to complete and will signpost them to relevant government financial support, the support finder...
Are you a food business with surplus food? FareShare distribute surplus food to charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes. Diverting your surplus food to frontline charities is much easier than you think. For further information please visit the FareShare website. The Trussell Trust is a nationwide network of food banks and provide emergency food and support to people in poverty. From donating food, volunteering...
iTown is a free app for towns, villages and high streets across the UK. Support your local business and order the items you need for collection or delivery to your door. Full details of how both businesses and consumers can register for the iTown app can be found at www.itown.net