CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT HUB
Keeping you up to date and supporting your business
As the Coronavirus continues to impact the operations of businesses, learn more about the steps that Chambers and members can implement to minimise impact on local communities and support the UK government’s strategy.
- This information is based on official guidance from the UK government and will be amended as and when we receive updated information.
- If you have any queries please contact us on 01952 208200
Restart, rebuild and renew
We see the journey ahead as having three phases: Restart: a phased reopening of the economy Rebuild: building resilience for firms and households Renew: returning to prosperity and growth BCC will share some principles for each of these three phases over the coming weeks, beginning with Restart. The ideas draw on the experience of […]
Restart Guidance
Staying alert and safe (social distancing) On 11 May, the UK government published its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS. As […]
Official Guidance from UK Government
Official Guidance: On 11 May, the UK government published Our plan to rebuild: The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy. This document describes the progress the UK has made to date in tackling the Coronavirus outbreak and sets out the government’s plans for the next phases of its response. Working safely during Coronavirus The government has also […]
Support available from UK Government
1.Tax Deferral of VAT for 3 months- VAT payments will be deferred for 3 months (until 30 June 2020). This is an automatic offer with no applications required. Taxpayers will be given until the end of the 2020 to 2021 tax year to pay any liabilities that have accumulated during the deferral period. For the self-employed, […]
FAQs on UK government support measures
Business rates holiday for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses What is it? The UK government is temporarily increasing the Business Rates discount to all businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors in England to 100% for 2020-21, irrespective of rateable value. Businesses that received the retail discount in the 2019 to 2020 tax year will […]
General FAQs
How will the value of the pound change as we ease out of lockdown? Businesses of all sizes, sectors and across every community, region and nation have been impacted by Coronavirus. Its effect on the UK economy is also huge. Some industries have been hit harder than others, such as retailers, hospitality, travel and […]
Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker – BCC
Week 8 BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Firms begin to reopen but one in ten cannot implement government guidance safely Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the majority of firms surveyed are in a position to partially restart operations as lockdown restrictions are eased: 83 per cent of respondents report that they know some […]
Coronavirus – Business Support Finder
Coronavirus (COVID-19) support is available to employers and the self-employed. You may be eligible for loans, tax relief and cash grants. Use this business support finder to see what support is available for you and your business. START NOW
Shropshire Chamber Coronavirus Business Survey Results
Survey Results Week 4 – May 4 – 18 Click image to view full results We collated data from 899 interaction with members around the effect Coronavirus has had on their business. Key results include: Over 70% of respondents identified as Micro Businesses (between 1 and 10 staff) 75% of those surveyed operate in Shropshire, […]
Employer and employee support
• Business Planning Companies House: guidance if Coronavirus has affected your company and you need more time to file your accounts. HMRC: tax helpline to help businesses concerned about paying their tax due to Coronavirus. EU drivers hours – Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of EU drivers’ hours rules: drivers supplying supermarkets. Barclays has an existing £14 billion lending fund which launched […]
Coronavirus – Innovate UK funding in response to COVID-19
OVERVIEW £20m de minimis funding available to businesses to fast-track innovation. Full details here. Focus on emerging or increasing needs of society or industries during the pandemic Delivering realistic and significant benefits for society or an industry that has been severely impacted and/or permanently disrupted Proposals must focus on a clear need, and the innovation […]
Coronavirus – International Trade
Globalisation has quickly reached almost every corner of the world and businesses are trading and communicating with each other in ways which would have never been possible in the decades before now. As businesses continue to trade throughout the global crisis The Chamber of Commerce’s network is committed to support businesses and help them to […]
Virtual Networking, Webinars and Learning to support you
We will continue to create and share our virtual calendar with you weekly and you can also check here for updates. June • 2nd June Using Zoom for Live Interviews/podcasts FREE Workshop 9.45 – 11am 1 hour 15 mins International Routes to Market: Auditing existing routes, mitigating risk, and opening new channels 10am – 12pm […]
Coronavirus – Mental Health Support
• 1. What you need to know The coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak is going to have an impact on everyone’s daily lives, as the government and the NHS take necessary steps to manage the outbreak, reduce transmission and treat those who need medical attention. It may be difficult, but by following guidance on social distancing, or staying at […]
BCC – Virtual Events
Coronavirus – update from Italy on the impact on business and trade with the UK Thursday 4 June 8.30am – 9.30am (UK time) UK and International Chambers only Please note that registration closes 1 hour before the start time Join Tom Noad, President and Aaron Pugliesi, Secretary General & CEO of the […]
Coronavirus – Useful Resources
GOV.UK Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK government response COVID-19: guidance for employers and businesses Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for employees, employers and businesses Business rates: expanded retail discount – guidance Coronavirus support for employees, benefit claimants and businesses Coronavirus bussiness support ACAS Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for employers and employees