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The government is introducing a new Job Retention Bonus (JRB) to provide additional support to employers who keep on their furloughed employees in meaningful employment, after the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends on 31 October 2020. The JRB is a one-off payment to employers of £1,000 for every employee who they previously claimed for...

Northern lockdown – new restrictions: The official guidance to accompany the Northern Lockdown announced on 30 July has been published – read more. The majority of tourism businesses in the affected areas, which include parts of Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire, are allowed to remain open. Businesses that have to close are the following...

Businesses are being asked to help raise awareness of the Government’s guidance for tourists who fall ill whilst on holiday in England. Parks should direct customers to the advice displayed on the VisitEngland website. This includes answers to questions such as: What to do if you develop Covid-19 symptoms whilst on holiday What holidaymakers must...

Labour leader, Keir Starmer MP, has called for targeted support for domestic tourism jobs, as Labour analysis shows tourist hotspots are being disproportionately affected by the growing unemployment crisis. Ahead of a visit to Falmouth in Cornwall to meet local businesses, Starmer praised the UK’s world-class tourism destinations but warns that tourist towns are “falling...

Government has issued new guidance for businesses and organisations on how to recognise, contain and report incidents of coronavirus (COVID-19). COVID-19 early outbreak management information has been created to make sure that people who run businesses or organisations: know how to recognise and report an incident of coronavirus (COVID-19) are aware of measures local health...

Coronavirus restrictions will ease further in England under plans for a “significant return to normality” by Christmas, Boris Johnson announced in a press conference on 17 July. Advice for employers will change from 1 August. Companies will have more discretion to bring staff back to workplaces if safe. Employers should “talk to their workers about what steps...

On 14th July The Secretary of State, Robert Jenrick announced that extending caravan parks operation in England ‘beyond the usual summer season will be invaluable to parks as the sector begins to recover. We are aware that current planning conditions may limit their open season. The temporary relaxation of these planning restrictions can play a...

VisitEngland commissioned a weekly tracking survey to understand domestic intent to take short breaks and holidays, with particular focus around the current barriers and concerns around travel and how these will evolve over time. Results from week 7 show caravanning and camping remain potentially the most popular type of accommodation in the summer. Perceptions of...

The Secretary of State at DCMS, Oliver Dowden MP, has confirmed outdoor pools and recreational facilities In England can reopen on 11 July. As well as outdoor gyms, swimming pools and water parks, outdoor performances and recreational sport may resume. Indoor gyms/leisure facilities and swimming pools may reopen from 25 July, with appropriate measures such...

The Eat Out to Help Out scheme aims to incentivise customers to eat in restaurants or other eating establishment by giving them a discount which the business can then claim back from the government. The scheme is UK wide and customers will be able to see who is taking part on GOV.UK. Government has now...