September 16th – Coronavirus News Updates

Latest UK data:

Positive tests: 374,228 have tested positive (+ 3,105 new cases)

Loss of life: *41,664 across all settings (+ 27 in last 24 hours)

Cases in Cheshire East: 2,574 confirmed since start of the pandemic, + 57 in the last 7 days

*Daily reported COVID deaths are now measured across the UK as deaths that occurred within 28 days of the first laboratory-confirmed positive COVID test

The R number and growth rate in the UK
The latest reproduction number (R) and growth rate of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK. The R number range for the UK is 0.9-1.1 and the growth rate range is -1% to +2% per day as of 4 September 2020.

Coronavirus cases in the UK: daily updated statistics
The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests, cases and deaths in the UK. The way deaths are reported is based on a 28-day limit between the date of a positive lab-confirmed test and date of death.

National COVID-19 surveillance reports
National COVID-19 surveillance reports, including weekly summary of findings monitored through various COVID-19 surveillance systems.

UK HEADLINES:

BBC: Young people hit as UK unemployment rate rises
The UK unemployment rate has risen to its highest level for two years, official figures show. The unemployment rate grew to 4.1% in the three months to July, compared with 3.9% previously. Young people were particularly hard hit, with those aged 16 to 24 suffering the biggest drop in employment compared with other age groups. Firms continue to remove staff from payrolls as they prepare for the end of the government’s furlough scheme. There were 156,000 fewer young people in employment in the three months to July compared to the previous quarter, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.

BBC: Eat Out to Help Out scheme drives UK inflation to 5 year low
Cheaper restaurant meals due to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme saw prices rise at their slowest rate in five years. The UK’s inflation rate, which tracks the prices of goods and services, fell to 0.2% in August, from 1% in July. Low inflation – the rate at which prices of everyday goods and services rise – is good for consumers and borrowers, but can be bad for savers. That is because while it makes things cheaper, it also affects the interest rates set by banks and other firms.

Testing demand puts a strain on available resource
The coronavirus testing system has been struggling under the strain of increased demand in recent weeks. NHS Providers, which represents hospital trusts in England, says staff are having to self-isolate rather than work because they cannot get tests for themselves or family members. Schools are being hit by similar problems due to a lack of testing which could lead to partial closures. Parents are also being forced to keep children at home for days while waiting to get a test.

Largest testing programme for coronavirus reinforces need for vigilance
The third report from the country’s largest study on coronavirus rates of infection has been published today showing that cases are increasing steadily across the country.

England and Wales’ contact-tracing app gets launch date
A new Covid-19 contact-tracing app will be launched across England and Wales on 24 September, the government has announced.

Social gatherings of more than six people have become illegal in England
As the government attempts to halt a rise in coronavirus cases, versions of the “rule of six” – explained in detail – are now in place right across the UK and were designed to provide clarity on what is and isn’t allowed.

Apply for a grant through the Kickstart Scheme
If you are an employer looking to create jobs placements for young people, apply for funding as part of the Kickstart Scheme

LOCAL / REGIONAL NEWS & UPDATES:

Macclesfield Silk Museum set to reopen
After almost six months closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Nantwich Museum and Macclesfield’s Silk Museum will reopen to the public this week.

Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Commission to build a better future after pandemic in Cheshire and Warrington
The new commission will steer councils to deliver improvements in four key areas: Economic Growth, Health, Sustainability and Inclusivity.

‘Smart materials’ brought to Cheshire businesses in £4.4 million programme
GISMO gives Cheshire and Warrington SMEs fully-funded access to the experts at Lancaster University to provide them with cutting-edge ideas and solutions to their materials challenges.

Cybersecurity funding announced for healthcare SMEs
The National Cyber Security Center has identified the health sector of being at greater risk of attack, particularly in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

North-west’s nuclear industry jobs figures robust despite pandemic
The Nuclear Industry Association’s (NIA) latest jobs figures show the number employed in the industry in the North-west remained steady despite Covid-19. The North West remains the leading hub of the nuclear industry, with more than 24,000 people employed in highly skilled disciplines including decommissioning, fuel cycle research, generation and reactor design.

Manchester Airport shares latest updates to services
Following the changes to Portugal at the weekend, Manchester Airport is sharing the latest advice and update to its passengers.

Covid-19 test production facility opens in Manchester – 44 new jobs have been created
Molecular diagnostics specialists Hologic has opened a new Covid-19 testing facility in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester. A £6m investment has allowed it to produce millions of Covid-19 tests while maintaining its production of crucial diagnostics across women’s health and infectious diseases. UK health innovation minister Lord Bethel officially opened the facility via video conference at the weekend.

Local COVID-19 outbreaks: lessons learnt and good practice
The report of Dame Mary Ney’s rapid stocktake of lessons learnt from the Leicester City/Leicestershire experience of responding to a local surge in COVID-19 cases.

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.

BUSINESS & FINANCE:

Insolvencies fall ahead of anticipated autumn avalanche
The number of business insolvencies remained low in August after reaching a post-lockdown peak in July, according to government figures released yesterday (September 15). They show that there were 961 business insolvencies in August in England and Wales, down by 19% on the previous month, and 43% on the same month last year. R3, the trade body for the insolvency and restructuring profession, says the decrease is likely to be due to the Government support for businesses and reduced enforcement activity by HMRC.

Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure. Vehicles – added priority actions to take to protect staff and customers.

Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure. Performing arts – Added priority actions to take to protect staff and customers.

Closing certain businesses and venues in England
Guidance on the closure of certain businesses and venues as part of further social distancing measures, and on the further easing of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions in July and August 2020.
Guidance updated to reflect changes in rules about social contact, and requirements for certain businesses and venues to collect data for test and trace.

Calculate how much you can claim using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Calculate how much you have to pay your furloughed employees for hours on furlough, how much you can claim for employer NICs and pension contributions and how much you can claim back. New subsection ‘Work out your employee’s usual hours and furloughed hours’ to tell employers how to calculate the number of working and furloughed hours for an employee that comes off furlough or flexible furlough partway through a claim period. Employers using this calculation do not need to amend previous claims

Find examples to help you calculate your employees’ wages
Check examples to help you calculate your employee’s wages, National Insurance contributions and pension contributions if you’re claiming through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. A sentence added to example 3.3 to clarify that employers should calculate the amount they are claiming for each employee based only on days the employee was on furlough – even if they have to claim through the service for a longer period align their claims. Employers using this calculation do not need to amend any previous claims.

Steps to take before calculating your claim using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
New subsection ‘Work out your employee’s usual hours and furloughed hours’ to tell employers how to calculate the number of working and furloughed hours for an employee that comes off furlough or flexible furlough partway through a claim period. Employers using this calculation do not need to amend previous claims.

Pay Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme grants back
Find out how to pay all or some of your grant back if you’ve overclaimed, or if you do not need the grant and want to make a voluntary repayment. This guide has also been updated with links to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme repayment service.

Check if you can claim back Statutory Sick Pay paid to employees due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
If you’re an employer, find out if you can use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to claim back employees’ coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). From 26 August 2020 you can claim for employees who have been notified by the NHS to self-isolate before surgery.

Apply for a grant through the Kickstart Scheme
If you are an employer looking to create jobs placements for young people, apply for funding as part of the Kickstart Scheme

COMMUNITY:

More domestic abuse charities to benefit from government funding boost
A further 25 charities will receive a share of £1 million boost as part of the government’s £10 million emergency fund.

Domestic abuse safe accommodation: COVID-19 emergency support fund
This prospectus provides prospective bidders with information on how to apply for funding and how the assessment process will work – added list of successful bidders for the final stage.

COVID-19: reducing transmission – what you can do to help
Advice on how you can help reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).

COVID-19: guidance for the public on mental health and wellbeing
Advice and information on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – updated guidance on number of people allowed to meet.

COVID-19: guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
Advice for parents and carers on looking after the mental health and wellbeing of children or young people during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – updated guidance on number of people allowed to meet.

COVID-19: guidance for the safe use of places of worship and special religious services and gatherings during the pandemic
This guidance is designed to enable the safe reopening of places of worship for a broader range of activities and includes a checklist for special religious services and gatherings – added High Holy Day services and gatherings COVID-19 checklist.

Going to a court or tribunal during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Use this guide if you’ve been asked to attend a hearing in person at a court or tribunal during the coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19: Guidance for small marriages and civil partnerships
Guidance for people planning to get married or form a civil partnership in England – updated guidance on maintaining social distancing between different households and mandatory test and trace requirements.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for people receiving direct payments
The document ‘Guidance for commissioners, people receiving direct payments and care providers’ has been changed to ‘Guidance for local authorities and clinical commissioning groups in the delivery of direct payments and personal health budgets.’ This guidance is no longer aimed at people receiving direct payments (as separate guidance has been issued on this), and now is aimed at commissioners and local government only. The easy read version of ‘Guidance for commissioners, people receiving direct payments and care providers’ has also been removed.

CONSTRUCTION:

Investment and opportunities abound for infrastructure sector
Greater government investment is forecast to be a key driver behind the industry’s recovery over the next two years, and the forthcoming Spending Review is expected to provide additional funding for key areas of infrastructure construction.

Affordable housing activity picked up during 2019, and while the pandemic caused an interruption in starts this year, renewed growth is anticipated from 2021.

In contrast, student accommodation work faltered during 2019 and a further contraction in student accommodation work is expected this year, with only a limited recovery in this sub-sector during 2021 and 2022.

Henry Boot puts social housing contractor acquired last year into liquidation.
Henry Boot acquired a majority stake in Starfish Commercial last August. But the business has now been placed into creditors’ voluntary liquidation after not performing in line with expectations.

Galliford Try forecasts return to profit
is forecasting a return to profit this year after being hit by a pre-exceptional loss of £60m. As a result of the Covid-19 shutdown revenue slid by over a fifth to £1.1bn in the year to June. But with a strong forward order book, chief executive Bill Hocking said he expected Galliford Try to return to profit this year. He forecast margins would be back in the 1.4%-1.6% range before central costs of £10m.

Redrow optimistic despite ‘profound impact’ of coronavirus pandemic
Listed housebuilding giant Redrow Homes has shed light on the “profound impact” the Covid-19 pandemic has had on its performance. For the 52 weeks to 28 June 2020, the group reported revenues of £1.34bn compared to £2.11bn for the 52 weeks to 30 June 2019. Pre-tax profits also plummeted from £406m to £140m, while legal completions fell from 6,443 to 4,032. However, executive chairman John Tutte remained upbeat with the company sitting on a record order book.

EDUCATION:

Package of support for students who have to defer their studies
Details on a range of opportunities to gain new skills, undertake work placements, additional learning and career development support.

Education plans from September 2020
Guidance for education providers about Ofsted’s phased return to inspection – Ofsted’s inspection of providers on the Childcare Register will resume from 16 September.

Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March and early years settings since Thursday 16 April – Added ‘Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: 23 March to 10 September 2020’.

Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: 23 March to 10 September 2020
A summary of attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March and early years settings since Thursday 16 April 2020.

HEALTH CARE & WELLBEING:

UK Government invests in Covid research at St Andrews University
UK Government funded project at St Andrews University to test different surfaces and coatings for their effectiveness in killing the Covid-19 virus.

PHE data series on deaths in people with COVID-19: technical summary
A summary of the PHE data series on deaths in people with COVID-19, outlining what the changes mean and how the data compare to other COVID-19 death data series – updated related deaths time series spreadsheet with latest figures.

NHS Test and Trace (England) and coronavirus testing (UK) statistics: 27 August to 2 September 2020
Experimental statistics for weeks 1 to 14 of NHS Test and Trace contact tracing in England and coronavirus testing (UK).

COVID-19: background information
Information on COVID-19 including epidemiology, virology and clinical features – updated global case numbers.

COVID-19 infection rises: letter to care providers from Director of Adult Social Care Delivery
Stuart Miller has written to care providers to highlight rising infection rates and request action on testing and PPE in all care settings.

National COVID-19 surveillance reports
National COVID-19 surveillance reports, including weekly summary of findings monitored through various COVID-19 surveillance systems – added week 37 report, infographic, contain framework and data tables.

NHS Test and Trace statistics (England): methodology
How the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) puts together the contact-tracing data in its weekly reports – updated how testing capacity is defined and calculated.

Coronavirus antibody home test kit: taking a blood sample
Guidance and video to help you do your antibody test correctly, post your sample and get your results.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): antibody testing
Information about the government’s coronavirus antibody testing programme. Antibody tests are to check whether a person has had the virus – updated to reflect the launch of the new antibody testing service, which is currently restricted to care home workers in England and Wales.

PPE deliveries (England): 7 September to 13 September 2020
Experimental statistics showing the latest number of personal protective equipment (PPE) items distributed for use by health and social care services in England.

Medical devices given exceptional use authorisations during the COVID-19 pandemic
List of manufacturers and their medical devices which have been granted an exemption by the MHRA. The list also includes manufacturers whose exemption expired or was cancelled. This information will be listed for 2 months after expiry or cancellation

HOSPITALITY / LEISURE:

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on the phased return of sport and recreation
Guidance for the public, providers of outdoor sport facilities, elite athletes, personal trainers and coaches on the phased return of sport and recreation – sports added to the team sports guidance list.

Daily Visitors to DCMS Sponsored Museums and Galleries
These experimental statistics show the number of daily visits to DCMS sponsored museums and galleries. For final visitor figures, refer to the monthly report.

Taking Part 2019/20: statistical release
The Taking Part Survey has run since 2005 and is the key evidence source for DCMS.

Taking Part Web Panel Data: Engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic
Estimates of cultural, digital and sporting engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic – added a report – which summarises the three waves of findings from May to July.

JUDICIARY:

Keeping court and tribunal buildings safe, secure and clean
This page provides details about security, cleaning and social-distancing arrangements in court and tribunal buildings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): courts and tribunals planning and preparation
This page provides advice and guidance for all court and tribunal users during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and will be updated when new advice is available. Additional guidance for regular court users and witnesses providing evidence during coronavirus document updated.

Courts and tribunals tracker list during coronavirus outbreak
This page held a tracker list of open, staffed and suspended courts during the coronavirus outbreak includes a full list of Crown Courts that have resumed jury trials updated

HMCTS weekly operational summary on courts and tribunals during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
This page provides a weekly summary of the HM Courts and Tribunals Service operational position during the coronavirus pandemic – update for week commencing 14 September 2020 published.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:

Scientific evidence supporting the government response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Evidence considered by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) – added 10 new papers and 24 short-term forecast reports.

MILITARY:

Extra funding for service charities as veterans’ support is stepped up
Today the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) and the MOD have announced that 100 UK Armed Forces charities will benefit from nearly £6-million of extra funding to support serving personnel, veterans and their families during the coronavirus pandemic.

PROPERTY:

Most agents positive about sector but worried about virus
A survey of 350 lettings agents suggests the large majority feel positive about the rental market despite the challenges of new laws, increased regulation and the pandemic. Just over half of respondents to the Goodlord survey also say they feel “very positive” about the future of their own agency. Meanwhile 84 per cent of respondents say they are confident their own businesses have the financial resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future, with only three per cent of respondents saying they are either un-confident or didn’t know.

Summer holiday season slows property market
The property market experienced a slowdown last month as a result of more people going on summer holidays, according to the latest data from Agency Express. Its latest Property Activity Index paints an alternative picture to other recent reports which suggest that demand and supply continued to surge last month. The number of new listings with For Sale boards dropped by 8.3% compared to July, while the number of Sold boards fell by over 5% on a monthly basis.

Covid-19 will force change in PRS – Private Rental Sector
Lockdown measures have left the UK’s residential rental sector struggling to deal with a period of unpaid rents, occupancy voids, and considerable operational difficulties. And with the pandemic far from over, such issues will continue to persist. Moreover, given that up to 90% of the UK’s private rented sector (PRS) is made up of single-property landlords, the sector will need to mature, adapt, and strengthen in order to overcome the pandemic. Yet, rather than dwell on the negatives, we must consider how the market can change for the better, and fast-track changes in PRS that benefit investors, landlords, and tenants in the wake of the virus. Property Investor Today

RETAIL:

Ocado and M&S joint venture builds on online shopping momentum with 52% growth The joint venture between Ocado and M&S has grown by more than half as demand for online groceries continues to increase. Ocado Retail has made retail revenues of £587.3m in the 13 weeks ending August 30 – a 52 per cent year-on-year increase compared with the same period in 2019. The firm has also seen a rise in order numbers of 9.6 per cent – a levelling out from peaks earlier in the year – which the firm attributes to the normalisation of online shopping patterns.

TRANSPORT:

Talented transport tech start-ups to receive funding boost of over £1 million
Latest round of T-TRIG funding is open to entrepreneurs and innovators looking to create a better transport system.

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 daily for the return to school period.

TRAVEL:

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 – added example of exceptional circumstance which may permit you to leave your place of self-isolation: if you have a health condition or a disability that would be seriously exacerbated if you were not able to leave your accommodation (and its outdoor areas) where you are self-isolating to take exercise.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): travel corridors
List of countries, territories and regions from where you can travel to England and may not have to self-isolate. French Polynesia, Hungary, Portugal and Réunion removed from the travel corridors list at 4am Saturday 12 September 2020. Sweden added to the list at 4am Saturday 12 September.

Jet2 suspends Portugal travel programme
All holidays departing up to and including 26 September have been cancelled, following the move announced by transport secretary Grant Shapps on Thursday (10 September). Jet2’s package holidays programme to Madeira will continue as planned.

TTG tackle mental health in the travel sector
Since the start of the Covid crisis, the travel industry has seen the loss of tens of thousands of jobs while many more are at risk of redundancy. As TTGhas regularly reported, the mental health toll of all this on the sector has been catastrophic.
Join us on Friday 18 September from 10:00 to hear from a range of experts, who will examine the impact of this crisis on travel professionals’ mental health, including the below topics:

Travel in times of crisis – the Centre for Crisis Psychology will outline the pressures that Covid-19 has placed on the industry and how individuals and employers can look after their wellbeing amid the ongoing crisis
Refusing to suffer in silence – meet three travel professionals who have created support groups for colleagues to make sure nobody is suffering alone
Supporting staff and building resilience – with budgets stretched to breaking point and employees under immense strain, how can brands ensure they have the right strategy in place to support their people?

This seminar is a part of the new TTG+ membership programme, meaning you can tune in for as little as £1* instead of the usual £5. Once you’ve signed up to TTG+, you’ll need to register separately for this event by clicking here.

Useful Links:

Claim money back through the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
Find out how to claim the reimbursement for discounts given to diners with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme. The Eat Out to Help Out Scheme closed on 31 August 2020 – the page updated with removal of registration links.

Kickstart Scheme
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds.

Kickstart Scheme employer resources
If you’ve been offered Kickstart Scheme funding, you can use these resources to show your support for the scheme.

Kickstart Scheme employer contacts
List of regional contacts for employers applying for a grant through the Kickstart Scheme.

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 – guidance updated in line with new regulations coming into force on 4 July

Business Survey:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dcms-coronavirus-impact-business-survey/dcms-business-survey-headline-measures

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.

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 – 11^th 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:

Prolific North are publishing daily updates on their blog as to how Covid-19 is impacting on the marketing, media and technology industries

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.