PPA have written to Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, calling for the adjustments to government schemes intended to mitigate the economic impact of the coronavirus in order to provide greater support for UK publishers.

Last updated, 2nd April 2020

A breakdown of the key features of government schemes relevant to publishers.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP announced the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, which will allow self-employed people facing financial difficulties to receive 80% of their monthly wages, covered by the Government.

Commercial tenants who cannot pay their rent because of coronavirus will be protected from eviction.

As the situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and epidemic develops and rapidly changes the lives of all of us here in the UK, the PPA team are working hard to support our members and help all of us through this crisis.

Today the Chancellor unveiled a raft of new measures to further help businesses and workers who are suffering the economic impact that the Coronavirus is wreaking on our lives and industry. These further built on measures that he announced on Tuesday, and the previous Wednesday in the Budget.

With the number of cases of the coronavirus (Covid-19) continuing to climb, the financial markets are showing signs of strain and some businesses are already feeling the impact of decreased consumer spending in some areas.

UK Trademark Law Firm, Wiggin, provides a summary of the current legal position in relation to dealing with staff who are unable or reluctant to attend work or who ask or are required to work from home.

Chapters include self-isolate, sick pay and good practice steps for employers.

Guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK and protecting older people and vulnerable adults.

Guidance for households with possible coronavirus infections.