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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Toolkit

Increased restrictions for Leicester and parts of Leicestershire announced

Residents and businesses in Leicester and its outlying areas are to be asked to continue to follow stricter lockdown restrictions for at least two weeks, and non-essential shops will be closed. This means the city’s bars, restaurants and hairdressers will not open on 4 July as planned, and shops that were allowed to open on 15 June will have to close again from 30 June.

Leicestershire Response

Please follow this link to Leicestershire County Council website that is being regularly updated as details for the new restrictions unfold

City of Leicester Response

Please follow this link to Leicester City Council website that is being regularly updated as details for the new restrictions unfold

Information to help support your business

In response to the Coronavirus crisis, we have developed a range of resources and guidance to ensure businesses feel supported and are prepared to act quickly as the situation unfolds. We are reviewing the latest information daily and updating these pages as information changes. Virtual sessions and webinars on business support can also be seen in the events section.

Speak with a business adviser

Simply complete the form if you would like a business adviser to get in touch with you to offer support and advice in regards to Coronavirus.

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Business Mentor Champions

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.

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Book your one to one online appointment

There are one- to-one online support appointments available with a specialist business resilience adviser in relation to coronavirus. They will offer direction and guidance on how to move forward in this ever-changing and uncertain situation.

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Covid-19 employment and benefits support from DWP

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.

Government videos

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.

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Webinar Support

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.

Skills & Workforce Support Programmes

You'll find a detailed list of workforce support programmes that are available throughout Leicester and Leicestershire.

Health and Wellbeing Support

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

Redundancy and Recruitment Service

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.

Support from Government

The government has compiled a list of all areas of business support currently on offer.

Financial Support

Find out about financial support that is available during the crisis, including the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme, sick pay for employees and other grants you may be eligible for.

Local Authority Support

Your local authority is working hard to support you during this difficult time. You'll find links to all local authority pages and the financial support on offer here. This includes the Discretionary Grant and Small Business Grants.

The Pensions Regulator

Information for employers about automatic enrolment duties, maintaining pension contributions, and how the government’s Job Retention Scheme might impact payroll processes and pension contributions.

Business support from Gov.uk

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...

Sector support

We've collated some useful links here for coronavirus support by sector. Includes transport, manufacturing, creative industries, tourism, biotech, technology, residential care, pharmaceutical and gaming.

Working safely guidance

Comprehensive guidance to help everyone understand how to work safely during the pandemic. Includes advice for construction, factories, labs, offices, restaurants, shops, vehicles and other people's homes.

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HMRC COVID-19 Helpline

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.

Manufacturing PPE

If you are a local manufacturer who can produce PPE to meet local needs you must meet the equipment specifications listed on the Government website before approaching Leicestershire County Council Procurement about becoming a supplier.