Government has issued new guidance for businesses and organisations on how to recognise, contain and report incidents of coronavirus (COVID-19). COVID-19 early outbreak management information has been created to make sure that people who run businesses or organisations: know how to recognise and report an incident of coronavirus (COVID-19) are aware of measures local health...
From Friday 24 July, it will be mandatory for people to wear a face covering whilst in retail outlets (e.g. indoor dealerships/sales offices) in England. Face coverings in shops are already mandatory in Scotland. It is suggested retailers display signage at the entrance to the store to remind visitors of this policy and consider having...
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme aims to incentivise customers to eat in restaurants or other eating establishment by giving them a discount which the business can then claim back from the government. The scheme is UK wide and customers will be able to see who is taking part on GOV.UK. Government has now...
The Recovery Advice for Business scheme, supported by the government and hosted on the Enterprise Nation website will give small firms access to free, one-to-one advice with an expert adviser to help them through the coronavirus pandemic and to prepare for long-term recovery. The platform is now live. Advice offered will include specialist assistance from...
Scottish caravan parks may open from 3 July and Welsh parks from 11 July Scotland – the Scottish Parliament has published a new route map for reopening, which includes the following milestones: 3 July – travel distance limit relaxed, self-catering accommodation and second homes (without shared facilities) permitted to open 6 July – outdoor hospitality...
The Business and Planning Bill was published on 25 June. It sets out changes to legislation aimed at supporting business recovery. The key features of the Bill include: reducing the consultation period for applications for pavement licences to from 28 calendar days to 5 working days setting a lower application fee for a pavement and...
Tourism businesses can now apply for a free UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to reassure customers your business adheres to Government and public health guidance. It has been developed by VisitEngland with the national tourist organisations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, to help you work towards re-opening, and start welcoming customers. The ‘We’re...
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced indicative dates for moving through the remainder of Phase 2 and early Phase 3, on the condition that health and safety criteria are met. The amended timeline, released on 24 June, is as follows: 29 June – indoor (non-office) workplaces including factories and warehouses, may reopen with relevant guidance...
DriveTech is offering online essential driver training guide to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new online course is available free to any business operator, for when ‘other than normal business drivers’ are being called into essential action. The course can be accesses from the Driving for Better Business website.
VisitBritain and VisitEngland have put together a new series of business recovery webinars to help you get back on track following the coronavirus pandemic. They have set up a free webinar programme with insight and advice from industry experts – including speakers from Foresight Factory, Green Tourism, Get your Guide, City Nation Place, RHS, Evan...