We know organisations and businesses are experiencing their most challenging circumstances ever due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
To help you in these difficult times, we are rounding up the latest national and local government updates. For links to the latest resources for businesses, employees and personal safety, scroll to the bottom of the page.
Latest news and updates:
Budget summary: what it means for businesses
In this week's budget, it was essential that we heard announcements that supported the economic recovery of town centres and... read more →
March 4, 2021
Lockdown easing: Key dates and information
Yesterday the Prime Minister published a new four step plan to end England’s lockdown. A summary of the key steps and dates can... read more →
February 23, 2021
Update on grant payments & further business support
With a range of Kingston council grants out there covering different business types and periods of local restrictions, we've been receiving questions... read more →
January 22, 2021
New lockdown grants and further financial support for businesses
The news of rising numbers of COVID infections across the country and increased restrictions are a sobering start to the... read more →
January 5, 2021
Kingston moves to Tier 4 restrictions as of Sunday 20 December
Over the weekend, you will have seen the further devastating news announced by the government that Kingston has moved to... read more →
December 21, 2020
Kingston to move to Tier 3 restrictions from Wednesday 16 December
The government has confirmed today that London, including Kingston, will move to Tier 3 level restrictions at 00.01 Wednesday 16... read more →
December 14, 2020
Key information & Resources
Information for businesses
- COVID-19: support for businesses | GOV.UK
- Working safely during Coronavirus | GOV.UK
- Information for Kingston businesses | Kingston Council
- Job Retention Scheme | GOV.UK
- Kickstart Scheme | GOV.UK
- COVID-19: Advice and guidance for small businesses and the self-employed | FSB
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for employers and employees | Acas
- Information for hospitality businesses | UK Hospitality
- Information for retail businesses | British Retail Consortium