Latest Business Support Update From ERYC - 10/8/20
East Riding of Yorkshire Council are pleased to provide their latest Covid-19 business support update, which this week includes information on the Shop Local Week campaign #ShopLocal
Eight reasons to Shop Local this week to help the high street bounce back
Government urges shoppers to visit their local high street and support businesses during Shop Local Week:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/eight-reasons-to-shop-local-this-week-to-help-the-high-street-bounce-back
Claim money back through the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
Find out how to claim the reimbursement for discounts given to diners with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-money-back-through-the-eat-out-to-help-out-scheme
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Hotels and other guest accommodation updated to include guidance on local restrictions for accommodation providers (section 2.5):
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Calculate how much you have to pay your furloughed employees for hours on furlough, how much you can claim for employer NICs and pension contributions and how much you can claim back:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/calculate-how-much-you-can-claim-using-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
Check examples to help you calculate your employee’s wages, National Insurance contributions and pension contributions if you’re claiming through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/find-examples-to-help-you-work-out-80-of-your-employees-wages
Webinars
Find out what support is available and gain expert advice by taking part in the online webinars provided by both local and national organisations:
Humber Business Growth Hub
The Growth Hub has a range of webinar events planned to help businesses through the Covid-19 pandemic.
https://www.growmysme.co.uk/events/
GOV.UK
Watch videos and register for the free webinars to learn more about the support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of coronavirus:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-if-your-business-is-affected-by-coronavirus-covid-19
To keep up-to-date with the latest developments
You may wish to save the links below, which will provide useful information and updates:
East Riding of Yorkshire Council:https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/business/coronavirus-support-for-businesses/
HM Government Business Support: https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/