The guidance states that facemasks do not need to be worn in any “other premises, or part of premises, which are being used wholly or mainly by people eating or drinking.” This means that if a business has a café that is combined with a shop, then the main purpose of that part of the...
Despite the easing of almost all restrictions, the primary guidance for businesses in various sectors regarding rules and restrictions, and safe working practices is still “live” and has been updated. The updated areas are as follows: Guest accommodation: Most sections of the guidance have been updated to improve readability, with minor changes to information in...
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a new public Covid campaign called Stop Covid hanging around. The campaign consists of: An explainer film demonstrates impact of ventilation on reducing COVID-19 levels Advice to open windows for 10 minutes each hour when socialising indoors – this could apply e.g. to staff rooms....
The National Economic Crime Centre is warning businesses of the dangers of payment diversion fraud, also known as business email compromise, which can leave victims tens of thousands of pounds out of pocket. It involves criminals impersonating others, creating or amending invoices and diverting payments to bank accounts under their own control. The NECC says:...
HSE has stated that its inspectors across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch during a month-long inspection initiative, starting on Monday 4 October 2021. This year inspections will focus on respiratory risks and occupational lung disease, looking at the control measures businesses have in place to protect...
The Cabinet Office is holding a series of Keeping Communities Safe During Winter webinars on Zoom to support the Autumn and Winter COVID Plan. The next one takes place on Thursday 21 October 2021 at 3.00 pm and, as well as providing an overview of the most up-to-date Government guidance, it will focus on engaging...
Regulations have been laid that now require people to show an NHS COVID pass to enter large events and high risk establishments, such as nightclubs, from 11 October. People must show the NHS COVID pass to prove they are either fully vaccinated or have a recent negative Lateral Flow Test to attend: nightclubs indoor non-seated...
The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published a short consultation on mandatory COVID certification. The government’s Autumn and Winter COVID plan contains Plan A and a Plan B – Plan B being the fall-back position if the number of COVID cases spikes. In the plan, if this happens, the Government proposes to...
With more and more businesses returning staff to HQ/offices, the Department for Transport (DfT) has updated the ‘Facemask’ section of their guidance to the public on how to undertake travel safely. The updated section now reads: You should wear face coverings in crowded and enclosed areas where you come into contact with people you do...
A new multilingual allergen resource for food businesses in Wales, England and Northern Ireland is now freely available and hosted on the CTSI (Trading Standards) website. The materials have been made available as Natasha’s Law is about to come into force. The new law, due to be enacted in Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland...