Category: Covid-19 For Businesses

OxLEP Business is leading the delivery of Cherwell District Council’s Cherwell Business Adaptation Fund (CBAF), which is funded through the Government’s Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) round two, which provides local councils with grant funding to support businesses impacted by Coronavirus restrictions. Applications open to businesses based in Cherwell who have been impacted by the Covid-19… Continue reading Cherwell Business Adaptation Fund

Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England that have been impacted by Omicron are now able to access grants of up to £6,000 as a one-off support payment from their local authority. Grants will be awarded per premises depending on rateable value.  Other businesses that have been affected, such as those that supply the hospitality… Continue reading Covid Support Grants

Government Call for Evidence:Proposal for mandatory COVID certification in a Plan B scenario The government invites responses to the detail on the proposed certification regime which could be introduced as part of Plan B. This opportunity for engagement will enable the government to take into account relevant comments and views, and make any warranted revisions.… Continue reading Government Call For Evidence on Covid Vaccination Passports

HMRC have issued updated guidance, containing more information about the fifth SEISS Grant which will be available from late July 21 www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme If you’re eligible based on your tax returns, HMRC will contact you in mid-July to give you a date that you can make your claim from. It will be given to you either… Continue reading Further Detail Issued About Fifth SEISS Grant

In July, the UK Government will pay 70% of employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,187.50. In August and September, this will reduce to 60% of employees’ usual wages up to a cap of £1,875. Employers will need to pay the 10% difference in July, and 20% in… Continue reading Changes to the CJRS from July

A fifth grant covering May 2021 to September 2021 will be open to claims from late July 2021. The grant is taxable and will be paid out in a single instalment. Guidance for claiming the grant will be available by the end of June 2021. 1. Who can claim To be eligible for the grant you… Continue reading Self-Employment Income Support Scheme fifth grant

SEISS Grant Four applications will be opening soon, with those eligible receiving contact from HMRC with the date they can claim, starting from 22nd to 29th April Who can claim To be eligible for the fourth grant you must be a self-employed individual or a member of a partnership. You cannot claim the grant if… Continue reading SEISS Grant Four – Applications Opening Soon

Restart Grants were announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in his budget last month – a one off cash grant of up to £18,000 for hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym businesses in England. The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses in reopening safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Grants are available from 1 April 2021. Eligible… Continue reading Restart Grants Now Available for Eligible Businesses

Register to order free rapid lateral flow coronavirus tests for your employees You can order free rapid lateral flow tests to test your employees twice a week in the workplace. You must register on or before 31 March 2021. Do not use this service if you or your employees have symptoms. Anyone with symptoms should order… Continue reading Registration Deadline 31st March 2021 for Employers to Order Free Employee Coronavirus Tests