TRAVEL AND TOURISM | MILESTONES

Almost £400m Provided to Keep England’s Buses Running

Posted: 3 April 2020

Greater funding will help keep bus routes running during the coronavirus pandemic.

Vehicle Owners to Be Granted MOT Exemption for 6 Months

Posted: 30 March 2020

Temporary exemption will enable vital services to continue, frontline workers to get to work, and people to get essential food and medicine during the coronavirus outbreak.

Employers to Claim for Temporary Leave Wage Costs for 3 Months

Posted: 26 March 2020

Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave (“furlough”) due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Ban on Evictions for Commercial Tenants to Add Extra Protection During Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted: 24 March 2020

Commercial tenants who cannot pay their rent because of coronavirus will be protected from eviction.

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) Is Now Available Through Participating Lenders

Posted: 23 March 2020

The scheme will help smaller businesses withstand disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19: Support for Businesses

Posted: 17 March 2020

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through the period of disruption caused by the coronavirus.

Government to Introduce Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme

Posted: 17 March 2020

The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme will temporarily replace the Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme.

Coronavirus Can Halve Global Economy Growth, Says OECD

Posted: 2 March 2020

The impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on economic prospects is severe and must be limited by coordinated action.

Small Firms Seek More Flexibility in New Immigration System

Posted: 1 March 2020

Small businesses face challenges in hiring new employees under the new UK's points-based immigration system that will take effect from 1 January 2021.

Coronavirus Outbreak Weighs Heavily on Businesses Around the World

Posted: 27 February 2020

The deadly novel coronavirus that has devastated the Chinese economy is having a ripple effect across the globe.

Medical Conditions People Must Declare When Buying Travel Insurance

Posted: 22 February 2020

Most Brits are unaware of which illnesses they should tell insurers about when buying travel insurance.

New UK Points-Based Immigration System Announced

Posted: 19 February 2020

On 19 February, Home Secretary Priti Patel launched a new points-based immigration system which will open up the UK to the brightest and the best from around the world.

More Europeans Than Ever Are Living and Working Abroad

Posted: 4 February 2020

According to the European Commission's 2019 annual report on intra-EU labour mobility, 4.2% of the total working-age population in the bloc is living in a host Member State.

Britain Leaves EU, Entering 11-Month Transition Period

Posted: 1 February 2020

The UK has entered the transition period due to last until 31 December 2020. During this period, the UK will remain in both the EU customs union and single market.