Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Toolkit

We have nine leading business mentors offering free support and expertise. Simply talk to a business adviser who can kick-start your relationship with them.

A full range of business support measures have been made available to UK businesses and employees.

Includes:
– business rates holiday and cash grants for retail, hospitality and tourism sectors
– job retention scheme
-statutory sick pay rebate
– small business grant funding
– income tax deferral for self-employed and more…

Find out about financial support for businesses including grants from your local authority, Bounce Back Loans, Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans and more.

A new website has been launched to provide information on employment and benefits support with advice on housing, furlough, sick pay and self-employment, alongside advice and FAQs for employers, those already claiming and those making a new claim.

There are a series of Youtube government videos and free webinars to help you deal with the economic impact of Covid-19. Take a look now.

Here you will find a wide range of webinars taking place over the next few weeks offering support and expertise on essential topics. Click the link to find out more and choose webinars in the Type of Event filter.

The following resources provide advice and information to help businesses, the self-employed and employees look after their health and wellbeing.

A new scheme has launched offering information for all businesses and employers across Leicester and Leicestershire, who are having to make changes to their workforce due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Businesses and self-employed people in financial distress with outstanding tax liabilities may be eligible for support with their tax affairs. They can contact HMRC’s new dedicated COVID-19 helpline for advice and support.