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Special COVID-19 News Update 19 June 2020

As the Pandemic continues the government continually updates its business guidance so please check the articles below for anything that affects you or your business.

One essential reminder in this newsletter is to reinstate your VAT direct debit if you cancelled it as the VAT deferment scheme ends 30 June and it takes three days to reinstate a VAT direct debit (see below).

Above all stay safe!

Businesses Need to Reinstate VAT Direct Debits
Check Which Employees You Can Put on Furlough to Use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
New Rules re the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) - Flexible Furlough
Updated Help and Support if Your Business is Affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Updated Guidance on Which Venues Can Open and Which Business Remain Closed in England
How to Work Safely in Domiciliary Care in England
How to Work Safely in Care Homes
Self-Employed Grant Extended to New Parents
Critical Workers Who Can Access Schools or Educational Settings
Guidance for Prospective Students
Reservists Returning to Civilian Work Eligible for Government Support Schemes
HM Treasury (HMT) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Loan Scheme Statistics
Vulnerable Children National Charities Strategic Relief Fund
OPSS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Business and Local Authorities

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