Businesses and the self-employed can use the 'support finder’ tool to help determine what financial support is available: https://www.gov.uk/business-coronavirus-support-finder
Job Retention Scheme
This was been extended until the end of April with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked. More information at:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronaviru…
Job Support Scheme
The start of the new scheme has been postponed until after the Job Retention Scheme (furlough) comes to an end. Businesses that are operating but facing decreased demand will be able to get support for wages through JSS Open. Those businesses that are legally required to close their premises as a direct result of coronavirus restrictions set by one or more of the four governments of the UK can get the support they need through JSS Closed. More information is available at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-job-support-scheme/the-j…
Kickstart Scheme
Provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/kickstart-scheme
Grants and local business support
Business grants are made available via East Hampshire District Council. More information at: www.easthants.gov.uk/covid-19-business-support
Guidance for working safely
Advice and sector-based guidance for employers and businesses: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19
Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
This provides support to the self-employed in the form of two grants, each available for three month periods covering November 2020 to January 2021 and February 2021 to April 2021. More information is available via:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/self-employment-income-suppo…
Tax Relief while working from home
HMRC has created a portal to help people claim tax relief while working from home. More details at:
https://www.gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees/working-at-home
General business information and advice
British Chamber of Commerce: https://www.britishchambers.org.uk/page/coronavirus
BEIS Business Support Helpline: 0300 456 3565
HMRC Helpline: 0800 024 1222
Business Hampshire: https://businesshampshire.co.uk/support/covid-19-support/
Local Enterprise Partnership: https://www.enterprisem3.org.uk/covid-19-and-em3
NFU: https://www.nfuonline.com/news/coronavirus-updates-and-advice/coronavir…