National restrictions began in England from 5 November. Find out about the latest restrictions and what you can and cannot do, and read what the restrictions mean for hotels and other guest accommodation here (applies to England, with links to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland’s guidance). DCMS says this guidance will remain live to “help...
Visit Britain today (19 November) released the latest COVID19 Consumer tracker research – Wave 19 covering the fieldwork period from 9 -13 November. Among the notable findings are: Confidence in taking UK overnight trip in the near-term (Nov/Dec/Jan confident) and over the longer term has dropped. In terms of destination, there has been a shift...
Government is stressing how good ventilation can reduce the risk of coronavirus infection by over 70%. It is important that businesses check that their ventilation systems are clean and working properly. Where businesses do not have ventilation systems, the advice is to either open windows for short, sharp bursts of 10 to 15 minutes regularly throughout...
The Government has updated its guidance on calculating claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). This clarifies the information relating to claim period deadlines and timings, and includes graphics to help visualise the process. Of particular note is that when making a claim: you do not have to wait until the end date of the...
The Tourism Alliance asked DCMS whether hotels and other accommodation providers are able to access the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) (Closed) grant if they remain open to accommodate individuals travelling for work purposes, or other exempt purposes e.g. domestic violence victims. DCMS confirmed that if a hotel or accommodation business is required to close...
Business Secretary, Aloc Sharma MP, has said it is important that businesses are ready for the end of the transition period on 31 December, particularly in relation to Intellectual Property rules. There will be changes to how the Intellectual Property (IP) system and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will operate. These changes will affect: Trade...
The First Minister and deputy First Minister have written to the Assembly outlining decisions taken by the Executive on the Covid-19 response. Cafes may open from 20 November, but licensed premises not until 27 November; there should still be no unnecessary travel and people should continue to work from home if they are able. The text...
The Business Intelligence and Readiness Directorate within BEIS has asked the NCC to publicise the following information in preparation for the End of the Transition Period. The Transition Period ends on Thursday 31st December – there will, they say, be no extension. The UK will no longer be part of the EU Customs Union and...
Government is running a free webinar at 10.30am on Thursday 19 November 2020 on the theme of ‘time is running out, prepare for the end of the transition period’. Speakers from the Department for International Trade will talk on actions businesses need to take to continue trading with EU and non-EU countries from 1 January...
The Government has now published the guidance for the extended CJRS. The guidance is an updated version of the original guidance, with details of how to claim for periods after 1 November 2020. Of particular note is the reference period for calculating claims is prior to 18 March 2020 for people who were employed before...