Updated 2nd April 2020, 17:32. For the latest medical advice, visit NHS.uk/Coronavirus.
On the left hand side of this page (or at the bottom, if you're on a mobile device) you can see a number of links which set out the support for businesses and individuals, as well as more information on the Coronavirus outbreak.
Live Updates:
Updates to the Coronavirus Business Loan Scheme
16:04, 03/04/2019
Today, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced updates to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme. The changes include:
- current loan scheme extended so more small businesses can benefit
- lenders banned from requesting personal guarantees on loans under £250,000
- new scheme announced to bolster support for larger firms not currently eligible for loans
A plan for 100,000 coronavirus tests a day
22:00, 02/04/2019
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced a plan for 100,000 coronavirus tests a day by the end of this month.
Professor John Newton the Director of Health Improvement for Public Health England, has been appointed to help deliver the new plans and bring together industry, universities, NHS and government behind the ambitious testing targets.
Clap for our carers
20:15, 02/04/2019
Thank you to all our @NHSuk staff + key workers for all you are doing to help fight #coronavirus. 💙#ClapForOurCarers pic.twitter.com/y27VytoAKg
— Guy Opperman (@GuyOpperman) April 2, 2020
Support for people who have just moved jobs
19:07, 01/04/2020
If you left your job after 28th Feburary, have been left with no work because of coronavirus, and are not claiming furlough, you can now be re-employed by your previous employer. They can put you on furlough leave, so you will be paid 80% of your previous salary, or £2,500 a month.
Click here for more information.
British Citizens Abroad
12:01, 31/03/2020
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has announced a new partnership between government and airlines to fly home stranded British travellers, with up to £75m funding.
Train Ticket Refunds
21:37, 29/03/2020
Today, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced refunds for advanced train tickets purchased, as well as season ticket holder refunds for time unused.
Contact your train operator for more details.
Supporting the self-employed
22:49, 26/03/2020
Today, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a new package of support for the self-employed.
The government will pay self-employed people, who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus, a taxable grant worth 80% of their average monthly profits over the last 3 years, up to £2,500 per month. The scheme will be open for at least three months, and extended if necessary.