Latest Advice on Covid-19
Last Updated 29.05.2020
Penrith BID are working with key stakeholders in the town to ensure there is a full recovery plan in place. Details of this plan, and the associated actions can be found below:
Penrith Recovery Plan | Penrith Recovery Plan Actions
The coronavirus pandemic is firstly a health emergency, but secondly an economic emergency. In order to help ensure our BID levy payers are fully informed, we have created this page to keep businesses up to date with the latest advice and information for businesses.
If Penrith BID can do anything to support your business then please get in touch. We are part of a great business community and we will all work together to get through these challenging times.
Business
Covid-19 Secure Advice by Business Sector
Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
26.05.2020: Guidance for reopening can be found here: https://bit.ly/UpdatedRetailGuidance.
21.05.2020 BEIS working safely webinars
Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme: https://bit.ly/CLBILSUpdate
Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme: https://bit.ly/SSPLaunchDate
Future Fund launch: https://bit.ly/CV19FFLaunch
Fast Start Competition: https://bit.ly/CV19FastStart
15.05.2020: Roadmap Taskforces: https://bit.ly/RoadmapTaskforces
Trade Credit Insurance: https://bit.ly/CV19TradeCreditInsurance
Holiday entitlement and pay: https://bit.ly/HolidayEntitlement
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme: https://bit.ly/SelfEmployedSupport
12.05.2020:
– Phased opening of schools, colleges and nurseries: https://bit.ly/SchoolsReopening
– Travelling safely: https://bit.ly/CV19SafeTravel
– How to carry out a COVID-19 risk assessment: https://bit.ly/CV19RiskAssessments
– Cleaning your workplace safely: https://bit.ly/CleaningWorkplaces
29.04.2020: DfE Skills Toolkit
28.04.2020: Bounce Back Loan Scheme (launches 4th May)
27.04.2020: Rent Collection On Business Premises
20.04.2020: Government Tool to Find Business Support
16.04.2020: Social Distancing in the Workplace – advice from Usdaw
Protecting your Mental Health – advice from Usdaw
Furloughed Employees Legal Direction
The future of Food Retailing – an opinion piece
14.04.2020: Guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, has been updated:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-could-be-covered-by-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
As of yesterday, Cabinet Office have provided further clarifications including:
- Confirmation of what should form the basis for furlough pay for employees furloughed on return from (maternity/paternity/shared parental/ adoption/ sick/ parental bereavement) leave;
- Confirming employees subject to TUPE transfer/ business reorganisation/ payroll consolidation can be furloughed
- Confirming position for contractors in scope of IR35 in the public sector
- More information on what information employers need to claim the grant
- Clarifying circumstances where an employee shouldn’t be furloughed by multiple employers
The OBRs coronavirus analysis – 14th April 2020
08.04.2020: Government Business Support Page
Sector Specific Guidance for Employers on Social Distancing
Guidance for the Charity Sector
06.04.2020: Extended Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
New Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS)
The National Lottery Heritage Fund: Heritage Emergency Fund
03.04.2020: Eden District Council have asked that businesses complete a short online form to confirm eligibility for each business before they release payments. They are responsible for distributing £27m of grant funds and they need to ensure this money goes to the right businesses, so please go to the following link for full details: Link to Apply for Small Business, Retail/Leisure Grant
04.032020: HMRC Webinars
26.03.2020: Self-employment Income Support Scheme
26.03.2020: FAQ Section for Business Support
25.03.2020: How to apply for a three month extension to file accounts
Business rates: expanded retail discount – guidance
24.03.2020: Government Guidance to businesses and premises to close
23.03.2020: Full Press Release from Home Office
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s updated statement 20.03.2020 – full speech
Updated advice from Dodd’s Accountants following Chancellor’s speech on 20.03.20
Eden District Council Support For Business
Main Government coronavirus page
Following the Chancellor’s business support announcement relating to the Covid-19 outbreak, we are keen to ensure that you have access to Gov.uk business information as soon as it is available. The relevant Gov.uk page can be found at: GOVERNMENT ADVICE LINK
Government Guidance for businesses and other venues on social distancing measures
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
acas advice – employee related
Confederation of British Industry Coronavirus Hub
Eden District Council Guidance for Takeaway Service
KPMG Advice on Pandemic Planning as part of a resilience strategy
Bank of England Advice on Financing Facility
30.03.2020: Advice from our insurer, Marsh Commercial regarding Insurance considerations
Financial help for the self-employed
HMRC help line for the self employed and businesses 0300 456 3565
HMRC number (0800 0159 559) for anyone with any tax worries
Tourism Related Businesses
30.03.2020: Government information relating to business closures, including holiday rentals
30.03.2020: Small Business or Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Form from EDC
Other Links
Our friends at Dodd Accountants are updating their website on a daily basis – Dodd Accountants advice for clients
We have also produced some resources for businesses. These are free to download and share. Click the link to go to the page: Resources for Businesses
