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:
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
Restart Grants : A Quick Guide
With the reopening on 12th April for most businesses in Kingston Town Centre, Restart Grants will be key to a... read more →
April 20, 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
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
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