Coronavirus Help Page
UPDATED: Coronavirus is creating challenges for many people and businesses, so we are bringing together in one place all the resources you might need in the short and longer term.
05 May 2020
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Below is a growing list of resources that are currently available to people and businesses in response to the impact of the Coronavirus.
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It may be worth bookmarking this page so that you can return to it as and when required and to see updates. Also, check out our Coronavirus Knowledge Hub for further advice and guidance.
Business Support Finder
In addition to the links below, the government has launched a Business Support Finder, an interractive tool that will tell you what support you may be entitled to based on your circumstances.
Helpline
Legislation
Coronavirus bill before Parliament
Job Retention Scheme legal framework
House of Commons Library briefings
HMRC fast-tracking applications to make hand sanitising products
Help for businesses and individuals
Government Business Support campaign
Job Retention Scheme - extended to 30 June.
Self-employed income support scheme
Covid-19: Support for businesses
Covid-19: guidance for employers and businesses
HMRC helpline to support businesses
Budget 2020 support for those affected by Covid-19
British Business Bank - business interruption loan guarantee scheme
British Business Bank - Large business interruption loan scheme
British Business Bank - Future Fund
British Business Bank - Bounce Back Loans
Bank of England Covid Corporate Financing Facility
Help and information for individuals and businesses in wales
Working Tax Credits increased from 6 April 2020
Off-payroll working rules delayed until April 2021
Grants and other sources of funding
Local Authorities Discretionary Grant
TechForce19 grants for firms to help people stay at home
Paying your tax bill
If you cannot pay your tax bill
Help with paying your utility bills
Domestic supply of energy help
Help with Tax Credits and reduced hours
Low Incomes Tax Reform Group guidance
Recovery of benefit overpayments suspended
Financial help for the self employed
Employment support allowance for those who are ill
Guide to how UC works for the self employed
Leisure and Tourism, arts
Hospitality workers can apply for a one off grant of £250 (now closed)
Arts Council financial support for artists, creative practitioners and freelancers
Student Finance
Landlords and tenants
Company law
Advice on holding an AGM during the pandemic
Companies House - if you need more time to file your company accounts
Business support groups
The Federation of Small Businesses
Confederation of British Industry
Personal health
Department of Health and Social Care
Free access to online NHS services
Employer provided welfare services tax free
Working from home
Five ways to work well from home
Pomodoro technique for effective working
Free LinkedIn videos on remote working
Education and childcare
A full list of resources that are currently available for schools amid COVID-19 can be found here.
Travel advice
Latest updates on travel restrictions
Scams
Being vigilant about Coronavirus scams
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Should you require help and assistance with your business at this time, please contact your usual Biship Fleming contact in the first instance.
Related insights
Coronavirus – Grant Support for Small Business
Coronavirus financial support for small businesses includes the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund .
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
UPDATED. The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) provides financial support to smaller businesses (SMEs) across the UK.
