TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Rules for COVID-19 Testing for HGV Drivers Crossing Border

Posted: 6 January 2021
How HGV drivers get their COVID-19 test before leaving the UK for France using the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel.
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Prime Minister Announces Third National Lockdown

Posted: 4 January 2021
From 00.01 on Wednesday people must stay at home to control the virus, protect the NHS and save lives.
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National lockdown: Stay at Home

Posted: 4 January 2021
Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. Find out what you can and cannot do during the third national lockdown in England.
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African Free Trade Bloc Opens for Business

Posted: 1 January 2021
African countries began officially trading under a new continent-wide free trade area on Friday.
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Furlough Scheme Extended Until End of April

Posted: 17 December 2020
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), which was due to end on 31 October, will now be extended until the end of April.
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UK Points-Based Immigration System Opens

Posted: 1 December 2020
The new global system awards points for skills, having a job offer and speaking English.
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Extended CJRS: How to Calculate Your Employees’ Hours and Wages

Posted: 5 November 2020
This policy paper applies for CJRS claims for periods starting on or after 1 November 2020.
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Travel Restrictions During Second National Lockdown

Posted: 4 November 2020
The new travel restrictions will be in place from 5 November.
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Extended Tax Cuts and Deferrals to Help Struggling Businesses

Posted: 24 September 2020
The temporary 15% VAT cut for the tourism and hospitality sectors will be extended to the end of March next year.
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Cycling Infrastructure Under Further Development All Over England

Posted: 12 August 2020
The growing popularity of cycling has brought change in infrastructure all other England, becoming the main cause for improvement in our society.
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Chancellor's Plan for Jobs to Spur UK’s Recovery from the Pandemic

Posted: 8 July 2020
The plan for jobs is the second part of a three-phase plan to secure the UK’s economic recovery from coronavirus.
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Business Groups Urging to Relax Strict Quarantine Rules

Posted: 11 June 2020
More than 20 of the UK's largest business, education and tourism bodies have urged the government to introduce "travel corridors" with low-risk countries and health screening for visitors to Britain to boost the economy.
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Furlough Scheme Extended Until October

Posted: 13 May 2020
From August, furloughed workers will be able to return to work part-time with employers being asked to pay a percentage towards the salaries of their furloughed staff.
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Final Details of Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme Unveiled

Posted: 21 April 2020
This scheme helps large businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) to access loans of up to £25 million.
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Government Announces a New Scheme for Larger Companies

Posted: 3 April 2020
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has taken further action today to support firms affected by the coronavirus crisis by bolstering business interruption loans for small businesses and announcing a new scheme for larger companies.
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