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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

COVID-19 case numbers are rising rapidly across the whole of the UK and in other countries. We must act now to control the spread of the virus. The single most important action we can all take, in fighting coronavirus, is to stay at home, to protect the NHS and save lives. When we reduce our day-to-dayRead more

At Level 5, the public health risk means that you will be asked to stay at home, with certain exceptions. There will be no gatherings other than small numbers at funerals and weddings. Read more: https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/c36c85-covid-19-coronavirus/ Cover photo: GOV.IERead more

Following an increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, additional restrictions have been introduced for people living in Northern Ireland. These new restrictions have been put in place to help reduce the spread of coronavirus and to help manage the pressures on our health and social care system. This page will be updated with detailed information asRead more