INDEX: COVID-19 Hub
Last updated, 13th October 2020 (View Archive COVID-Hub Index for all links from March 2020)
Coronavirus
Chancellor Makes Job Support Scheme Announcement
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP today announced an expansion of the Job Support Scheme (JSS) to protect jobs and support UK firms whose premises are legally required to shut for some period over winter as part of local or national restrictions.
Updated Guidance on VAT Tax Deferral
Deferral of VAT payments due to coronavirus.
Government Guidance on Business Events
Chancellor Unveils New Winter Economy Plan
Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP has delivered a statement in the House of Commons on the next stage of the Government’s economic response to COVID-19.
Government Guidance on Conferences and Events
The article was correct at time of publication on 22nd July, however Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on 9th September the government’s intention to review the 1st October events and exhibitions restart date
Prime Minister Announces Plan For Return to Conference and Business Events in October
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced plans for further easing of coronavirus restrictions, with business events and conferences commencing in October.
UK Government provides further halt to business evictions and more support for high street firms
A new code provides support to shops and local firms planning their future recovery with their landlord.
Job Retention Scheme Flexibility Announced
*UPDATED ARTICLE
PPA calls to make the CJRS more flexible to allow part time work and the phasing of the withdrawal of support to avoid a cliff edge this summer have been answered by the government, with the Chancellor announcing new rules.
Job Retention Scheme to be Extended Until End of October
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The Chancellor announced today an extension of the Job Retention Scheme until the end of October. BEIS have also released ‘COVID-19 secure’ guidance for workplaces, developed in consultation with industry, and the APA have issued their own guidelines for advertising production.
PPA Update: How PPA are Supporting Publishers Through COVID-19
As the ongoing pandemic and fallout from COVID-19 continues to impact our businesses and lives, the PPA continues to support the publishing industry, specifically through our lobbying work.
Relaxed Rules to Help Businesses During COVID-19
A list of the rules that have been temporarily relaxed to make it easier for businesses to continue working through the disruption caused by coronavirus (COVID-19).
