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:
Reflections on Reopening 2021
On 12th April 2021 (week 15), the government's roadmap out of lockdown kicked off, with the reopening of outdoor hospitality... read more →
July 13, 2021
Restart Grants : A Quick Guide
Restart Grants have been key to a lot of businesses in helping them get on their feet. However, it has... read more →
June 14, 2021
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (Fifth Grant)
The government have announced the fifth iteration of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme for those who are self-employed or a... read more →
June 14, 2021
Update on Reopening: positive signs from the first week
Those of you that are regularly in town will have noticed how busy it has been! Helped by the relatively... read more →
April 21, 2021
How to make your workplace Covid-secure
The press has recently reported that many businesses are working hard to make their businesses Covid-secure, but some are... read more →
April 1, 2021
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
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