The government’s plan for managing COVID-19 through the end of 2020 and into the start of 2021.

Read more: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/937529/COVID-19_Winter_Plan.pdf
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While the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the UK, tradespeople, including Green Homes Grant installers, have been advised they are still able to work in and around people’s homes under the national restrictions from 5 November.

While many other industries have been forced to stop working, our industry’s main priority is to ensure that all businesses have the right tools to perform their jobs in accordance with government guidelines.

But staying safe is a joint responsibility. That’s why we’ve launched the Work Safe Safe Work initiative, which helps businesses let their customers know what to do before, while and after tradespeople are working in and around their homes.

By informing customers of the Work Safe Safe Work downloadable guide, businesses are giving them the confidence that as an industry, we are adhering to the strict guidelines to reduce the spread of the virus, meaning tradespeople can continue working during and after lockdown.

By working together, we can keep everyone safe.

Read more: https://www.worksafesafework.info/
Source: TrustMark

Summary

How important is ventilation and how does it keep you safe from COVID-19? WHO’s Dr Maria Neira explains in Science in 5.

Watch/listen in full here: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/media-resources/science-in-5/episode-10---ventilation-covid-19

Source: https://www.who.int/

Workers across the United Kingdom will benefit from increased support with a five-month extension of the furlough scheme into Spring 2021, the Chancellor announced today, 5 November.

• businesses and people across the UK given certainty over winter months with further support announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak
• the furlough scheme will now be extended until the end of March – protecting millions of jobs across all nations
• the next self-employed income support grant will also increase from 55% to 80% of average profits - up to £7,500

Read more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-extends-furlough-to-march-and-increases-self-employed-support
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