Signposting you to Government support

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:

Details on Chancellor's latest set of measures (8 July)

Find out more on the measures announced: 'A Plan for Jobs'

Register your establishment for the 'Eat Out to Help Out's scheme 

Details for providers of grassroots sport and gym/leisure facilities

Find out more on the measures announced  

The visitor economy:

New government guidance supporting the reopening of tourism and visitor attractions on July 4 has been announced. The guidance outlines the processes and facilities that businesses must put in place before reopening on July 4 so that both staff and visitors can be kept safe. 

Guidance for people who work in hotels and guest accommodation, indoor and outdoor attractions, and business events and consumer shows

Track and trace details:

What do to if you believe you have COVID-19 symptoms: 

Quick links to Government support:

SIGN-UP: Latest Government departments' webinars

Current COVID-19 funding opportunities and open calls for businesses

CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS SUPPORT TOOL

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)

ELIGIBILITY: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Bounce Back Loans Scheme

Coronavirus Self-employment Income Support Scheme

Post-16 Provider Relief Scheme

Coronavirus 'Future Fund'

Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme 

How HMRC works out total income and trading profits for the Self-employment Income Support 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

COVID-19: Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)

Self-employment Income Support Scheme FAQs

Innovate UK: COVID-19 business support 

The Pensions Regulator: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - what you need to consider

Specific gudiance 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:

Government guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed  understand how to work safely during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Specific guidance around education and apprenticeships:

Government guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Awarding qualifications in summer 2020

Institute for Apprenticeships: List of standards with temporary discretions or flexibilities 

Guidance and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) in schools and other educational settings for staff, parents and carers, pupils and learners

Guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers, end-point assessment organisations and external quality assurance providers

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'