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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 theRead more

This guidance explains what face coverings are, their role in reducing the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19), the settings in which they are recommended, and how they should be safely used and stored. This information is based on current scientific evidence and is subject to change Read more: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own Cover photo: GOV.UKRead more

Guidance for people who are self-employed and getting less work or no work because of coronavirus (COVID-19). Claim a grant if you’ve lost income If you’re getting less work or no work because of coronavirus (COVID-19), you might be able to claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme. Check if you can claimRead more

Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave (‘furlough’) due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is being extended until December 2020. The guidance on this page reflects the rules up to and including 31 October 2020. This page will be updated to includeRead more

The government is increasing its support to the self-employed over the coming months and ensuring people get paid faster than previously planned, it was announced today, 2 November. To reflect the recent changes to the furlough scheme, the UK-wide Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will be made more generous – with self-employed individuals receiving 80%Read more

The featured #TLCofthemonth for October 2020 is Domestic Dazzle. “Absolutely amazed at the transformation of my carpets and very pleased with the service all round. These ladies worked wonders and it was a very professional service from start to finish. I sprung another carpet on them last minute and they handled the extra work brilliantly.Read more

As of Thursday 5 November, there will be new restrictions in place for England. In regards to working, the Government have said to not leave or be outside of your home except for specific purposes – i.e. where you cannot work from home (including if your job involves working in other people’s homes). It isRead more

A new and simpler set of national rules will apply once the Wales-wide firebreak lockdown comes to an end at 00:01 on Monday November 9. Some of the new measures are still being finalised following the unexpected announcement over the weekend about a month-long lockdown in England, which will start on Thursday. The new nationalRead more

Find out the COVID protection level for each local area and get information on what you can and cannot do at each level.   Local authority area Protection level Aberdeen City Level 2 Aberdeenshire Level 2 Angus Level 2 Argyll and Bute Level 2 Edinburgh (City of) Level 3 Clackmannanshire Level 3 Comhairle nan EileanRead more