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Good evening,
Just a quick update - the government has released its latest guidance "Opening certain businesses and venues in England from 4 July 2020" which contains a list of businesses that can reopen by 4th July with relevant guidances. This list is more comprehensive compared to the list that I have provided yesterday. You can read about it here.
There is, no doubt, significant anxieties from industries that have yet to be allowed to reopen. I understand that reviews are currently underway to ensure that they will be able to operate as soon as possible.
Guidances released so far:
- Further guidance on restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaway services
- Further guidance on close contact service (ie Hair salons)
- Guidance for people who work in hotels and guest accommodation, indoor and outdoor attractions, and business events and consumer shows.
- Hotels and other guest accommodation
TWO METRE RULE REVIEW PUBLISHED
For those who are interested, the government had just published their full review of the two-metre social distancing guidance which you can find here.
ADDRESSING THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN LEFT OUT
Yesterday I said that I would write to the chancellor about those who have been left out of the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme. You can find my letter here.
Take care,
Holly
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- COVID-19 Business Update 11/05/20- Details on today's announcements, how to make your workplace "Covid-Safe"
- COVID-19 Business update 04/05/2020- Bounce back loans available NOW, Council to get discretion for grants, further info for employees
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- COVID-19 Business update 15/04/2020- Date set for furlough scheme (get ready!), more info for the self-employed
- COVID-19 Business update 03/04/2020- Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans, Industry updates
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- COVID-19 Business update 26/03/2020- Self-employed details, letter to Chancellor and Business Secretary
- COVID-19 Business update 24/03/2020- Important guidelines and updates
- COVID-19 Business update 23/03/2020- Lockdown and further information
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- COVID-19 Business update 20/03/2020- URGENT UPDATE
- COVID-19 Business update 18/03/2020- Business Interruption Loan Scheme, Business Rates Holiday, Small Business Grants