Useful Links For Business Support During Coronavirus
Please find below a list of useful links for business support being offered during Coronavirus:
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant:
Applications for the Self Employment Income Support Scheme Grant (SEISS) opened on 13th May 2020. This grant scheme is for the self-employed i.e. sole traders and partnerships and those eligible will receive a government grant worth up to £7,500 with funds expected to be in bank accounts by 25th May 2020.
If you are self-employed then you must apply for this grant your accountant will not be able to claim on your behalf.
To find out if you are eligible, how much you’ll get and how to claim please click on the link below:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme
Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund:
The government has now set out guidance for local authorities and we will provide an update when we have further information about the delivery of the grant.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme:
Check if you can claim for wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and find out how to claim:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy:
You can find out more about the government’s roadmap for how and when the UK will adjust its response in the COVID-19 recovery strategy:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/our-plan-to-rebuild-the-uk-governments-covid-19-recovery-strategy
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19):
Guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19
COVID-19: guidance for employees, employers and businesses:
Guidance for employees, employers and businesses in providing advice about coronavirus (COVID-19):
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19): charter for safe working practice:
The Charter has been launched to enable housebuilders to make a common commitment to operate in line with government safe working guidance. Signatories to the Charter have publicly committed to safe working practices in accordance with government and Construction Leadership Council guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-charter-for-safe-working-practice
To keep up-to-date with the latest developmentsin your local area:
East Riding of Yorkshire Council:https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/business/coronavirus-support-for-businesses/
Humber Business Growth Hub: https://www.humbergrowthhub.org/covid-19/
HM Government Business Support: https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/