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Government outlines support for pubs, cafes and restaurants
More pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to serve customers outdoors in plans announced by the government.
These measures will give an immediate and much needed boost to many businesses, whilst supporting them to successfully reopen over the summer. Find more here.
Pay Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme grants back if you have over-claimed
Find out how to pay all or some of your grant back if you've overclaimed through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. You can:
Find out more here.
Driving lessons, theory tests and driving tests to restart in England
Driving lessons and theory tests will restart on Saturday 4 July 2020 in England, and car driving tests will restart from Wednesday 22 July 2020. Find out more here.
Applying for a moratorium under the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
How to apply for breathing space to consider a rescue plan for your company, under measures to support companies and other types of business in financial difficulty. The directors must file for or apply to court for a moratorium. It will give the company 20 business days to consider rescue options. Find out more here.
Working safely in heritage locations guidance
This guidance is relevant to those who operate or work in heritage attractions. Find out more here.
Vehicles guidance update
The vehicles guidance has been updated to include details on amending the 2m social distancing rule and details on support bubbles. Find out more here.
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