COVID-19 Update 19th October 2020

• Ask a Minister a Question About Coronavirus

Here is something of an opportunity – the Government is inviting people to ask questions about Coronavirus. What makes it a particularly interesting opportunity is that the government will not be involved in choosing questions – this will be done by an independent polling organisation  –   and the minister answering the questions will not see the questions in advance.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ask-a-minister-a-question-about-coronavirus

• Finding Financial Support

The Government has updated it’s online tool to help employers and the self-employed find out what financial support is available to them and how to access it in light of all the recent changes. This tool can be used by businesses in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and provides information on eligibility for loans, tax relief and cash grants.

https://www.gov.uk/business-coronavirus-support-finder

• Performing Arts Guidance Update

The Primary Guidance for working safely during Coronavirus for the Performing Arts sector has been updated to in terms of assessing risk (Section One) and managing performances (Section 3).

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/performing-arts