Government outlines support for pubs, cafes and restaurants
More pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to serve customers outdoors in plans announced by the government. New laws will help businesses get back on their feet and get people back in their jobs safelySimpler licensing process for outdoor seating for pubs, restaurants and...
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Two support packages will give greater job protection to thousands of researchers, scientists and technicians working at UK universities during coronavirus (COVID-19). Research jobs and ground-breaking projects impacted by coronavirus to be protected by 2 new government suppo...
MoreGovernment unveils £200 million package to help innovative businesses bounce back
The Sustainable Innovation Fund will help companies recovering from the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) keep their cutting-edge projects and ideas alive. Almost £200 million boost to help businesses across the UK drive forward cutting-edge new tech and recover from the impa...
More£400 million boost to regional R&D projects across the UK
Over £400 million of funding to back cutting-edge R&D projects across the UK - creating thousands of jobsprojects to develop autonomous and electric vehicles in South Wales and zero-emissions tech in Northern Ireland set to benefitfunding marks the latest step towards reach...
MoreExtension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and flexible furloughing
From ‘flexible furlough’ to working out the amount you can claim – there have been key changes to the Job Retention Scheme. This easy to understand webinar explains it all. This webinar provides an overview of the changes to the scheme, how employers will be affected, f...
MoreProviding apprenticeships during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
This document sets out guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). This is a difficult time for apprentices, employers and providers of apprenticeship training, assessment and extern...
MoreCoronavirus (COVID-19): support for UK businesses trading internationally
This guidance is for UK businesses that export or deliver goods and services abroad and have been impacted by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). DIT can advise on: smooth clearance of products with customs authoritiesintellectual property (IP) and other issues with...
More#OpenforBusiness Campaign
Reopening your shop? We will be sharing your photos all week to celebrate this milestone for businesses big and small across the UK. Take a photo outside your 'OPEN' sign or shop frontPost on social media using #OpenForBusinessTag @beisgovuk #BackingBusiness ...
MoreVirtual Studios- A Creative Enterprise Zone Project
Artists can’t invite you into their studios right now, so instead they’re doing the next best thing—giving you an insight into their work, their process, and what motivates them on Instagram.Between 27 June and 5 July 2020 artists will be using #virtualstudioswest to post ...
MoreClaim a rebate if you paid Coronavirus related sick pay
Do you represent a business with fewer than 250 employees? If you've paid out Coronavirus related sick pay, you may be able to claim a rebate. For more information on eligibility and how to claim visit https://gov.uk/guidance/claim-back-statutory-sick-pay-paid-to-employees-due-t...
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