Latest data:
Total tests: 6,240,801 tests have been carried / posted out (+ 197,007)
Positive tests: 291,409 have tested positive – (+ 1266 on previous day)
Loss of life: 41,279 across all settings, (+ 151 on previous day)
Number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk in the UK
The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk level in the UK.
Government daily briefing:
Thursday 11th June – Health Secretary Matt Hancock:
- 85% of those contacted by NHS Test and Trace agreed to self-isolation, with the remaining 15% including those who the service had been unable to reach
- Of 8,117 individuals tested positive for Covid-19, 67% had been reached by Test and Trace
- Health Secretary said performance of contact tracing had exceeded expectations in the early stages of the programme.
Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 11 June 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP and Baroness Dido Harding.
Wednesday 10th June – PM Boris Johnson:
- PM believes all five tests are being met in England: the NHS is being protected, a sustained and consistent fall in the daily death rate, rate of infection decreasing, testing & PPE are in hand and confident that any adjustments won’t result in a second peak
- ‘Support Bubbles’ for single adult households in England with one other household only, including visiting each other’s households, staying overnight without maintaining social distancing from Saturday 13th June
- Safari parks and drive-in cinemas allowed to reopen from Monday 15th June; zoos are also allowed to reopen with outdoor attractions only and maintaining social distancing
- No new easing announcements before 4th July
PM statement at the coronavirus press conference: 10 June 2020
Answers to the most common topics asked about by the public for the coronavirus press conference
Slides, datasets and transcripts to accompany coronavirus press conferences
UK HEADLINES:
BBC: Coronavirus ‘support bubbles’: How do they work and who is in yours?In England from 13 June a single adult living alone (or with children under the age of 18) will be able to form a “support bubble” with one other household (of any size). This means they can act as if they are one household – for instance, they can go into each other’s houses, stay the night and don’t have to maintain social distancing. You can only have one bubble per household – you can’t change the arrangement and add other households. People who are already shielding – with underlying health conditions – will not be able to take part. Some examples of those who would be able to benefit from “bubbling” are:
- A grandparent living alone would be able to form a support bubble with one of their children, which means they could go to see them and interact with their grandchildren
- A single parent could form a support bubble with a parent or friend so they could interact as normal
- Two single people who each live alone could form a support bubble
- A couple who don’t live together could form a bubble if they both live alone or if one of them lives with someone else (in this case the person who they live with wouldn’t be allowed to form another bubble).
If anyone in the bubble gets coronavirus symptoms all of the people in the group will have to self-isolate for 14 days.
BBC: UK economy shrinks record 20.4% in April due to lockdown
The UK’s economy shrank by 20.4% in April – the largest monthly contraction on record – as the country spent its first full month in lockdown.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the “historic” fall affected virtually all areas of activity. The contraction is three times greater than the decline seen during the whole of the 2008 to 2009 economic downturn. But analysts said April was likely to be the worst month, as the government began easing the lockdown in May. The ONS also published figures for the three months from February to April, which showed a decline of 10.4% compared with the previous three-month period.
£63 million for local authorities to assist those struggling to afford food and other essentials
“The extraordinary circumstances of this pandemic have meant real financial difficulty for many households, with people left facing hard choices. To help those who are struggling to afford food and other essentials, today we are announcing an additional £63 million which will be given to and distributed by local authorities to those in need. Local authorities are already doing a brilliant job helping the most vulnerable in their communities and this extra money will enable them to help more families and individuals at this extremely difficult time.”
As the UK gets back to work safely, unemployment is the biggest threat to livelihoods. CBI has laid out ambitious health-first recovery plan fo a jobs-rich, sustainable future for the UK economy
Brexit: UK backtracks on full EU border checks amid coronavirus crisis
After businesses hammered by the pandemic raised fears about their ability to cope when the Brexit transition period ends in December, a government source says it will take a “pragmatic and flexible approach”. That could mean much less rigorous EU border checks on imports than initially planned, at least temporarily. The UK had committed to introducing full import controls on EU goods next January, with Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove calling them “necessary” to keep borders “safe and secure” and to collect the appropriate taxes. But, according to the Financial Times, ministers have abandoned the plans. The source tells BBC News ministers recognise the impact the virus is having on businesses, and so flexibility makes sense “to help business adjust to the changes”.
Local authorities across England receive funding to support new Test and Trace service
Local authorities across England have been allocated a share of £300 million to support the new Test and Trace service
Our plan to rebuild: The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy
The Government’s roadmap for how and when the UK will adjust its response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do
Frequently asked questions on what you can and can’t do during the coronavirus outbreak – updated to reflect announcements on 10 June 2020.
LOCAL / REGIONAL NEWS & UPDATES:
Cheshire East Council set out position on school reopenings
Cheshire East Council have written to schools and parents to clarify the position regarding wider opening of Cheshire East Schools. This follows the release of information on 5 June about the ‘R-value’ for the North West and the announcement by the secretary of state for education on Tuesday (9 June).
Government supports wages of one million across the North West
Since the launch of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), the Government has supported the wages of 1,052,900 jobs in the North West. The CJRS and SEISS were announced by the Chancellor, and are run by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), as part of a package of support measures for businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Businesses have furloughed 828,900 jobs in the North West, up to May 31, since the CJRS was launched on April 20.
Stockport Brewers Robinsons £3m support to licensees
Robinsons Brewery who operate over 240 tenanted and 20 managed pubs in North Wales and the North West of England have today announced their next wave of support for tenants as described by Managing Director (Pubs Division) – William Robinson.
We are all eagerly awaiting the Covid-safe guidance from government to provide us with detailed information regarding the safe re-opening of pubs. As we wait, so we are planning for the next wave of support for pubs here at Robinsons Brewery. The last 12 weeks have tested us all, but our extended pub family has risen to the challenge and kept us, as well as each other going with help, motivation, advice and even central heating repairs! To assist pub emergence, we have announced our latest support in terms of rent payments. I wrote to all our licensees this week outlining the next phase of our pub support which included details of further rent reductions. This brings our planned rent support to over £3m which is an average of around £12,500 per pub since this started. On the 16th of March we cancelled all pub rents, with them recommencing in steps from 4th July. The plan to support our licensees through the next few months includes: a discount of up to 90% for July; up to 60% for August; and 30% for September and October with those who did not receive a government grant paying less than those who did receive one”
Airport Covid-19 relief funds 15 community groups
Hospices, sports clubs and neighbourhood groups are among the 15 organisations award Covid-19 relief grants from the Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund. The fund has welcomed applications from groups within 10 miles of the Airport which are supporting their local communities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund has agreed to award a total of £21,000 in grants to charitable causes.
AGRICULTURE & RURAL AFFAIRS:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses
The latest information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – updated to Latest News section with information about submitting Countryside Stewardship (CS) and Environmental Stewardship (ES) annual claim forms.
COMMUNITY:
Staying alert and safe (social distancing)
The most important thing we can do is to stay alert, control the virus, and in doing so, save lives – updated to reflect latest announcements.
Meeting people from outside your household
How you can see people that you do not live with while protecting yourself and others from coronavirus (COVID-19).
The COVID-19 Emergency Surplus Food Grant was launched in early April in response to the immediate challenges faced by food redistributors as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. It opened with an initial fund of £3.25 million, and was expanded with an additional £1.6 million from the Government in May; taking the total to nearly £5 million.
COVID-19: guidance for the safe use of places of worship during the pandemic
This guidance is designed to assist places of worship to prepare to open for limited permitted activities on 13 June.
CONSTRUCTION:
Productivity rises as almost all major sites back at work
Contractors report that around 97% of infrastructure and construction sites are now operating compared with 93% two weeks ago. According to a survey of firms by trade body Build UK output is now starting to rise slowly as firms get to grips with 2m distancing and safer working practices. Infrastructure sites are now achieving 89% of pre-Covid productivity, up from 85% two weeks ago. Even on more challenging building sites productivity is up to 78% from 74% two weeks ago. Member firms with housing sites confirmed that 93% of their sites in England and Wales are now open, up from 68% a month ago, with output rising from 53% to 78% during that period. In Scotland, the situation is very different as firms wait for the First Minister’s all-clear to open non-essential building sites.
£4.6bn paid out to support wages across the construction industry
The Government has paid out £4.6bn since March to support the wages of construction staff on furlough and self-employed workers laid off in the lockdown. Up to 1.48m construction staff and self-employed workers have received some kind of wages support during the coronavirus outbreak. According to latest Government figures, so far 801,000 self-employed construction workers have received pay-outs from the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, totalling over £2.8bn. Over the same period, more than 150,000 construction firms submitted claims for Government support for 680,000 furloughed staff under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Wates reveals ‘Covid-secure’ construction offices – video demonstration
Wates has revealed preparations to make its offices Covid-secure ahead of staff returning to work. The contractor is applying many site-initiatives to its offices to reassure white-collar workers. Chief Executive David Allen has confirmed offices will not be re-opening before the start of July at the earliest. Specialist teams from Wates Facilities Management have put together a five-step plan to make premises safe with the company’s headquarters in Leatherhead used as an example in a staff video.
ECONOMY:
Coronavirus and household spending
More than one-fifth of usual household spending has not been possible during the lockdown, Office for National Statistics (ONS) analysis reveals. In the financial year ending March 2019, UK households spent an average of £182 per week on activities that have since been largely prevented by government guidelines (such as travel, holidays and meals out). This is equivalent to 22% of a usual weekly budget of £831, money that households could be saving, spending in other areas or using to cover any loss of income. To estimate the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on spending, and the extent to which people might be able to cut back, we have categorised household spending from before the pandemic (based on lockdown measures introduced on 23 March 2020). There is more detail on our categories in the Spending classifications section. Across all households, more than half (53%) of usual spending covers “non-discretionary” items such as food and housing costs. We refer to this as spending on “essentials”.
EDUCATION:
Higher education: reopening buildings and campuses
‘Staff and student wellbeing’ section updated guidance for higher education providers in England on when and how to reopen their campuses and buildings.
Student finance deadline extended to 30 June for full-time, returning students in England and Wales
As universities and colleges are now starting to confirm their teaching arrangements for the forthcoming academic year in response to Covid-19, SLC is extending the deadline for full-time returning students to apply for finance, from 12th June (Wales) and from 19th June (England) to 30th June.
Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
Watch videos and register for the free webinars to learn more about the?support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of?coronavirus – how to calculate a claim through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been updated.
Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus outbreak
A summary of attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March and early years settings since Thursday 16 April – updated data table to include Table 3: Daily attendance in education settings by year group during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Extraordinary regulatory framework: General Qualifications, COVID-19 Conditions and Requirements
This document sets out our regulatory requirements for awarding organisations offering general qualifications during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These conditions come into effect at 09:00 on 11 June 2020 for GQ Qualifications as defined in Condition GQCov1.7: advanced extension award qualifications,
extended project qualifications, GCE (AS or A level) qualifications, GCSE qualifications
What parents and carers need to know about schools and other education settings during the coronavirus outbreak
Information for parents and carers about the wider opening of nurseries, schools and colleges, transport, attendance, free school meals and remote education – updated information about which children do not need to wear face coverings when travelling to school.
EMPLOYERS / BUSINESS / FINANCE:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for local government
Guidance for local councils during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – added links to: Prime Minister hails resilience of shielders as restrictions set to ease; Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport; Ban on evictions extended by 2 months to further protect renters; Whole home testing rolled out to all care homes in England; Government announces contingency measures for this year’s electoral canvass to address coronavirus challenge; NHS volunteers extend support to frontline health and social care staff
UK Statement to the WTO Council for Trade in Goods – Item 7
The UK’s Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, delivered this statement at a meeting of the WTO’s Council for Trade in Goods on 10 June 2020.
Coronavirus and the impact on production and services, UK: April 2020
An analysis of monthly growth for the production and services industries between March 2020 and April 2020, highlighting the impact from the coronavirus (COVID-19).
HMRC coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics
HMRC data about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, and the VAT payments deferral scheme – added links to the publications ‘Self-Employment Income Support Scheme statistics: June 2020’ and ‘Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme statistics: June 2020’ to the page
Figures show UK Government supporting incomes across all nations during coronavirus
The UK Government’s unprecedented package of coronavirus support is protecting incomes across every nation of the United Kingdom, according to statistics published today (Thursday 11 June).
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme statistics: June 2020
The tables in this publication show the number of individuals claiming the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant by 31 May 2020, and the value of these claims.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme statistics: June 2020
This statistical release provides estimates of the number and value of claims made to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to HMRC by 31 May 2020.
£63 million for local authorities to assist those struggling to afford food and other essentials
New funding confirmed for local authorities to help those struggling financially as a result of coronavirus.
HEALTH & HEALTHCARE:
COVID-19: number of outbreaks in care homes – management information
Weekly number and percentage of care homes reporting a suspected or confirmed outbreak of COVID-19 to PHE by local authorities, regions and PHE centres.
National COVID-19 surveillance reports
National COVID-19 surveillance reports, including weekly summary of findings monitored through various COVID-19 surveillance systems – added week 24 report and infographic.
NHS test and trace statistics (England): 28 May to 3 June 2020
Experimental statistics for week 1 of NHS test and trace contact tracing in England – added attachment: ‘NHS test and trace statistics, 28 May to 3 June: data tables’.
COVID-19: laboratory evaluations of serological assays
PHE has undertaken a number of rapid evaluations of commercial serological assays for their suitability for detecting the production of COVID-19 antibodies – updated Evaluation of Roche Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 serology assay for the detection of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.
Deaths involving COVID-19, UK: deaths occurring between 1 March and 30 April 2020
Provisional counts of the number of deaths and age-standardised mortality rates involving the coronavirus (COVID-19) between 1 March and 30 April 2020 in the United Kingdom.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey pilot: England, 12 June 2020
This release provides initial data from the COVID-19 Infection Survey. This survey is being delivered in partnership with the University of Oxford, the University of Manchester and Public Health England.
NHS test and trace: how it works
An overview of the NHS test and trace service, including what happens if you test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) or have had close contact with someone who has tested positive.
COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection
Stay at home guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection updated ‘Guidance for households with grandparents, parents and children living together where someone is at increased risk or has symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection’ to align with Test and Trace regulations.
COVID-19 pandemic hits mental health, especially of the young and of women, and widens inequalities
The COVID-19 episode has had substantial negative impacts on mental health across the population. The biggest impacts have been on the gender and age groups – broadly women and the young – that already had relatively low levels of mental health. Pre-existing inequalities in mental health have therefore been exacerbated by the crisis. The study, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, uses new data collected by the University of Essex at the end of April. The data cover nearly 12,000 people who had been asked questions about their mental health annually over several years and who were asked the same questions again this April. Almost a quarter of respondents reported experiencing at least one mental health problem much more than normal, up from just 10% in the most recent pre-crisis data.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): looking after people who lack mental capacity
Guidance for health and social care staff who are caring for, or treating, a person who lacks the relevant mental capacity – added a new section to the attachment ‘The Mental Capacity Act (2005) (MCA) and deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: additional guidance’. The new section is called ‘The right to appeal if someone is subject to emergency health powers and lacks the relevant mental capacity’.
UK supports overseas territories in coronavirus (COVID-19) battle
Re-purposed military oxygen machines among the package of coronavirus support for British Overseas Territories.
COVID-19: background information
Information on COVID-19 including epidemiology, virology and clinical features – updated global case numbers.
Coronavirus and the social impacts on disabled people in Great Britain: 14 May 2020 to 24 May 2020
Indicators from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on disabled people in Great Britain. This release uses two waves of survey results covering 14 May 2020 to 24 May 2020 and includes indicators broken down by impairment type.
HOSPITALITY:
British Beer & Pub Association call for reduction of two metre social distancing guidance
WHO guidance of one metre for social distancing would help save pubs and jobs. The current position will mean that only a third (12,500) of England’s pubs will be able to re-open, if ever, according to BBPA research. Under one metre social distancing, 75% (28,000) would be able to reopen.
JUDICIARY:
HMCTS weekly management information during coronavirus – March to May 2020
The tables in this publication present more frequent and timely information, during the coronavirus outbreak, on the impact on workload volumes and activity across the court and tribunal system
Courts and tribunals tracker list during coronavirus outbreak
This page holds a tracker list of open, staffed and suspended courts during the coronavirus outbreak. Tracker list updated to include which Crown Courts have been assessed as currently suitable to hold jury trials.
PROPERTY:
RICS: Market improving slowly after lockdown eases
The latest sentiment snapshot produced by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors confirms the trend that the market is still improving after lockdown. RICS’ survey always calculates respondents’ sentiments month-by-month, so for example this latest snapshot released today shows that the net balance for new buyer enquiries moved from a record low of minus 94 per cent in April (when the market was show) to post a reading of minus five per cent in May. Newly agreed sales remained in negative territory (net balance minus 35 per cent) alongside a net balance of minus 20 per cent of contributors reporting new instructions falling in May.
RETAIL:
BBC: Debenhams has said it will close another three stores as the retailer grapples with falling High Street sales made worse by the coronavirus lockdown.Stores at Milton Keynes, Watford and the Metrocentre, Gateshead, will not reopen after lockdown restrictions are eased, meaning about 300 job losses. Debenhams said it had failed to agree new rental terms with the landlord, Intu, itself in financial trouble. It means that since April, the retailer has said 20 stores will not reopen.
Go Outdoor to reopen with CBILS loan
Outdoor adventure company Go Ape will reopen with the support of funding from the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) through Clydesdale Bank. Go Ape was forced to close its 34 sites across the UK on 20 March in line with government guidance. The company’s management team has with the Clydesdale Bank team to restructure its existing banking facilities and apply for the CBILS loan to support working capital.
PROPERTY:
Buyers state job insecurity as the biggest barrier to home ownership (65%) compared to 35% in March 2020), overtaking ‘raising a deposit’ (40%) for the first time in 10 years.
Results also show that house price expectations have fallen into negative territory. Almost half (45%) think that house prices will fall in the next 12 months and just 16% think they will rise. More positively, around half (57%) of homebuyers and 52% of sellers who were active before the pandemic will return to the housing market within 6 months, or did not leave the market during the lockdown period.
TRANSPORT:
Transport use during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
To monitor the use of the transport system during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, DfT provides statistics on transport use by mode, published every Wednesday – added latest data, now including statistics on cycling usage in England. This table now includes statistics going back to 1 March 2020.
Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the drivers’ hours rules: all sectors carriage of goods by road
Confirmation of end date for GB hours temporary relaxation of the GB drivers’ hours rules for drivers carrying goods by road.
TRAVEL:
Taiwan travel during coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information about available flights and routes
Information about available flights and routes and English-language travel agents for British people in Taiwan during the coronavirus restrictions – Taiwan travel information update
Travel advice: coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidance for British people travelling overseas during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic – added link to new guidance on safer air travel in the ‘When you return to the UK’ section
Coronavirus (COVID-19) essential international travel guidance
This page provides guidance on travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office advises against all but essential travel – added link to new guidance on safer air travel during coronavirus
Holiday Lettings sector seeks Government approval of new Covid-19 protocols
Government has earmarked 4 July for a resumption of some tourism businesses, including accommodation, with culture minister Oliver Dowden stating during a government coronavirus briefing last month domestic tourism could be given the green light to resume in July “if it is safe to do so”.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer air travel guidance for passengers
How to travel safely in airports and on aircraft during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Government publishes aviation COVID-19 guidance
Coronavirus guidance for aviation operators and safer air travel guidance for passengers.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer aviation guidance for operators
Safer travel and working principles for airports and aviation operators.
New powers for councils to keep cyclists safe
Local authorities in England will have new powers to use CCTV to issue penalty charge notices to drivers who park or load illegally in mandatory cycle lanes, putting cyclists at risk of a serious accident. Cars parked on cycle lanes pose problems for cyclists, often forcing them into the flow of traffic. With approved camera devices, it will be easier for those local authorities with civil parking enforcement powers to take action against cars illegally parked on mandatory cycle lanes, allowing cyclists to complete their journeys without deviating from their path.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): how to self-isolate when you travel to the UK
Sets out how to self-isolate when you arrive in the UK. You will not be allowed to leave the place you’re staying for the first 14 days you’re in the UK – updated to remove references to on or after 8 June, as that date has now passed. Clarified that separate guidance should be followed if you’re self-isolating in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Useful Links:
Cheshire East Council – Discretionary Fund
Businesses that have been unable to access other forms of Covid-19 support can apply for grants from a £4.68 million fund.
http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/covidDGS
Apply for the coronavirus Future Fund
The Future Fund will provide UK Government loans to UK-based companies ranging from £125,000 to £5 million, subject to at least equal match funding from private investors.
Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme set to launch
Employers will be able to make claims through the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme from 26 May.
Cheshire East Council – Business rates grants
https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/business/business_rates/business-rates-relief/coronavirus-covid-19-help-for-business-rates-customers.aspx
Government – Guidance on Returning to Work safely
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19
Government – Setting out of Road Map to recovery – 11th May 2020
Our plan to rebuild: The UK Government’s 60 page COVID-19 recovery strategy
The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy. The strategy sets out a cautious roadmap to easing existing measures in a safe and measured way, subject to successfully controlling the virus and being able to monitor and react to its spread.
Coronavirus Act 2020: status
A table setting out the status of each measure in the Coronavirus Act 2020.
Government – Financial Support
New 100% government backed loan scheme for small business
Government – Financial Support
CBILS – A guide to whether it may be the best options for a business
Government – Financial Support
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – online claims portal open
Government – Business Support:
Government launches new coronavirus business support finder tool
Government – Business Support Hub:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/business-support
Government – Financial Support: HMRC has published guidance on how it will work out income and profits for the self-employed or those in a partnership who have lost profits due to coronavirus.
Government – Business Support:
https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/
Government – Business Support: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19
Government – Financial Support: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-business-support-grant-funding
Government – Business Support: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses
Bank of England – Financial Support: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/news/2020/march/the-covid-corporate-financing-facility
Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub
Gov.uk: Maintaining Educational Provision: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision
UK Lockdown – Further businesses to close and exceptions: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/874732/230320_-_Revised_guidance_note_-_finalVF
Health – updates from NHS
https://www.england.nhs.uk/news/
Health – Shielding the most vulnerable https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19
Media and Marketing:
Travel: https://media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/coronavirus-travel-information
Recruitment: – DWP and Universal Credit: http://news.dwp.gov.uk/dwplz/lz.aspx?p1=MQsDU1NjQ5MlM2OTA0OjNCNDJBOEZCRTJDOUJEOTc1ODQ0RTRCRDNDNzk4QUNF-&CC=&p=0
Retail: An update form British Retail Consortium https://brc.org.uk/news/corporate-affairs/coronavirus-latest-retailer-activity/
Resources available from Acas:
Redundancy letter templates
Redundancy process map Acas have also contributed to the development of a new return to work toolkit in partnership with SOM, CIPD, BITC and Mind.
Small businesses received £21.3 billion in COVID-19 support from local authority grants 
Two year extension announced for Covid Recovery Loan scheme 
Research finds Covid-19 has not fundamentally changed the UK labour market