Government advice and updates, including the devolved nations, and overseas, e.g. ROI:
National lockdown: Stay at Home (England only)
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of a new national lockdown on 4 January 2021, find a link to the relevant guidance that has been issued by the government here.
Page 2 of the guidance confirms that where in-person attendance is required, and lists construction as one of those work areas, those areas can continue to operate.
Page 22 confirms that builders' merchants can continue to operate and remain open.
How to protect yourself and others
NHS COVID-19 app
Staying alert and safe (social distancing) guidance
Face coverings: when to wear one and how to make your own
Guidance on getting tested for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidance for the public on mental health and wellbeing
How everyone can help stop coronavirus spreading (social distancing)
Staying safe outside your home guidance
Staying at home if you think you have coronavirus (self-isolating)
How to protect extremely vulnerable people (shielding)
UK Government information service on WhatsApp
Take Five to Stop Fraud
Employment and financial support
Guidance for employees
Job Support Scheme
Self-employment Income Support Scheme
Check Employment Status for Tax
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
Universal Credit
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Your rights if your hours are cut or you're laid off
What to do if you cannot pay your tax bill on time
Self-isolating after returning to the UK: your employment rights
Employers, businesses and other organisations
Coronavirus Business Support Hub
The Recovery Advice for Business scheme
Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus
Financial support for businesses
Check if you can claim for your employees' wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Check what you need to do about Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
NHS test and trace: workplace guidance (for England)
How to keep your employees safe
Social distancing in the workplace
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) page on Coronavirus
Applying for more time to file your company’s accounts
Local Growth Hub advice and support for Business
Apply for the coronavirus Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund
Self-isolating after returning to the UK: Guidance for Employers
Information for those residing in the devolved nations regarding COVID-19 and/or construction
Specific information for businesses and employers in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales is available.
Information and updates for those residing overseas in our Centres regarding COVID-19 and/or construction
Travel
The government has advised British citizens against all non-essential travel worldwide.
Information for British citizens travelling abroad
Foreign travel advice for each country
Housing and local services
Planning and inspections in England
School closures and education
Education and childcare
What parents and carers need to know about closures
Who schools stay open for: advice on children of keyworkers
Support for university research and innovation during coronavirus
Apprenticeship programme response
The Education and Skills Funding Agency is taking steps to ensure that, wherever possible, apprentices can continue and complete their apprenticeship and to support providers during this challenging time. New guidance has been published for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Coronavirus: guidance for local government
Webinars
HMRC are delivering a programme of webinars on measures to support employers, employees and the self-employed through this period of disruption. You can watch a video of recorded webinars on the HMRC YouTube channel Coronavirus – (COVID-19): helping employers to support employees.