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Now more than ever, it’s really important that we reiterate to our business community – and indeed the wider, general public in Oxfordshire – that our economy remains a strong and resilient one. It’s an economy that is well-positioned to react in a measured way to the challenges brought about by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
We will continue to work with Government to ensure that our business community can be supported as best as possible during this challenging period and this includes highlighting the resources that have been made available by Government.
We will continue to signpost our business community to these resources, helping you to make positive decisions during this time.
Latest information:
UPDATE: It was announced by the Prime Minister on 4 January that England would enter a period of national lockdown until further notice.
Find out more on national lockdown measures
Following this latest announcement from the Prime Minister, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced further measures that sees one-off top up grants available for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses (worth up to £9,000 per property) to help businesses through to this spring. In addition, a £594 million discretionary fund will also be made available to support other impacted businesses.
Find out more on the Chancellor's latest announcements
NHS COVID-19 app - details for businesses:
Use this business support tool to understand what Government support is available to you and your business.
CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS SUPPORT TOOL
NHS COVID-19 app - details for businesses:
NHS COVID-19 app - information for organisations
Government financial support schemes:
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme:
Details on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Check if you can claim for your employees' wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
ELIGIBILITY: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Local Restrictions Support Grant (for closed businesses):
Details on the Local Restrictions Support Grant scheme
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS):
Details on self-employment and Universal Credit
Job Retention Bonus Scheme:
Details on the Job Retention Bonus Scheme
Kickstart Scheme:
List of Oxfordshire gateway organisations - last updated 13.10.20
Kickstart Scheme employer guide
Apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant: 30 or more job placements
Apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant: 29 or less job placements
Tips for making a successful Kickstart Scheme application
Help employers apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant (Kickstart gateway)
Deferral of VAT payments due to Coronavirus (COVID-19):
Details of Deferral of VAT payments due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
VAT - reduced rate for hospitality, holiday accommodation and attractions:
Coronavirus Business Interuption Loan Scheme:
Details on the Coronavirus Business Interuption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
Bounce Back Loans Scheme:
Details on the Bounce Back Loans Scheme
Apprenticeship incentivisation:
Details on government support for businesses looking to create apprenticeship programmes
Further measures of note:
Post-16 Provider Relief Scheme
Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
General guidance for businesses:
COVID-19: Working safely during Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19: Safer travel guidance for passengers
COVID-19: Managing risks and risk assessment at work
COVID-19: Cleaning of non-healthcare settings
COVID-19: 'Getting tested' information
COVID-19: Guidance for employers
COVID-19: Guidance for employees
COVID-19: Support for businesses
Innovate UK: COVID-19 business support
The Pensions Regulator: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - what you need to consider
Specific guidance for providers of grassroots sport and gym/leisure facilities:
Guidance for providers of grassroots sport and gym/leisure facilities
Specific guidance for the visitor economy:
Specific guidance for rural businesses:
Funding to support dairy farmers through Coronavirus
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses
Specific guidance for those who run shops, branches, stores or similar environments:
Specific guidance around education and apprenticeships:
Institute for Apprenticeships: List of standards with temporary discretions or flexibilities
Maintaining education and skills training provision: further education providers
Specific guidance for charities:
'Chancellor sets out extra £750 million coronavirus funding for frontline charities'
Specific guidance on social interaction:
COVID-19: Information on entering or returning to the UK
COVID-19: Number of cases and risk in the UK
COVID-19: Guidance for businesses and other venues on social distancing measures
Specific guidance for places of worship:
COVID-19: guidance for the safe use of places of worship during the pandemic
Other Government department resources:
Support for employers from Jobcentre Plus
Jobcentre Plus: 'Be a Work Hero - help keep Britain running'
Further Government information:
Call the Government's business support helpline for further business-specific support:
0800 998 1098
Call the Department for Education Coronavirus helpline for education and children's social care-related queries:
0800 046 8687
Oxfordshire businesses - tell us your views on the current Government support
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses the nation on Coronavirus (4 January 2021):
Health Secretary's press conference as Oxfordshire moves into tier four status (23 December 2020):
Prime Minister's press conference on 5 November move to lockdown (31 October 2020):
Prime Minister's address to the nation on Coronavirus (22 September 2020):
Prime Minister's address to the nation on Coronavirus (10 May 2020):
Prime Minister's address to the nation on Coronavirus (23 March 2020):
Hand washing - how to wash your hands properly:
NHS COVID-19 app - details for businesses: