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Job Retention Scheme for those who changed job in March

Here is further information if you changed job in March or went self employed in March or quit a job in March and have no support. If you've changed jobs during March, meaning your current employer cannot furlough you under the Job Retention Scheme (where you can get 80% of salary paid by Governmen

Updated Support for Businesses

This evening, the Chancellor made further announcements on the package of targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19. The package of measures to support businesses now includes: a Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme defe

Further details on exams and grades announced

The department for Education has just issued further details on the arrangements for exams and grades following the announcement  that exams have been cancelled to fight the spread of coronavirus. Information can be found here.

Schools closing from Monday

Today, the Government has announced that schools will be closed from Monday but will still be allowing attendance from children of key workers to ensure public services can continue to operate.

Updated Travel Advice

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) now advises British people against all non-essential travel worldwide. This advice takes effect immediately and applies initially for a period of 30 days.

Additional Support to Protect Businesses Through Coronavirus

Today the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced further measures to support businesses through this unprecedented time. At the Budget last week, the Chancellor set out the first stage of the government's response to tackle Coronavirus with a £30 billion package of support for people and businesses wit

Coronavirus update - Prime Minister's statement in full

This afternoon, the Prime Minister made a statement providing an update on the Government's measures to combat Coronavirus, minimise suffering and save lives. Full details of the Prime Minister's statement are available here: