I am writing to update you that the Prime Minister has set out a timeline for non-essential retail to reopen in June and below I summarise the forthcoming steps. I will also provide an update on how you can claim back Statutory Sick Pay paid to your employees due to COVID-19.

I am writing to inform you that as of yesterday, anyone in the UK over the age of 5 years old with symptoms of COVID-19 can now book a test using the online portal below.

I am writing to inform you that applications open today for Mail Metro Media’s £3 million free advertising fund.

I am writing to provide updates on the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme and the Government’s plan to reopen the housing market – safely.

This afternoon, the Chancellor confirmed that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended by four months until the end of October.

The Government has published eight guides covering a range of different types of work which you will find linked below. It is important to note that many businesses operate more than one type of workplace such as an office, factory and fleet of vehicles.

Today the Prime Minister laid out the Government's plan for how we move forward.

Over the last few weeks I’ve made daily representations to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to secure further support for our dairy farmers to help them through this crisis.
 

After weeks of leading efforts to lobby Government,  I can confirm that the Government intends to launch a new discretionary fund to support small businesses who are not eligible for support through the currently existing schemes. 

My priority over the last few weeks has been helping the thousands of local businesses and residents who have reached out in need of support.