Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Government Guidance Library

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Alongside DCMS, we are pleased to bring together in one place links to all the government schemes and advice for the different parts of the theatre sector, whether you are a theatre, a production company, one of the many companies in the theatre ecology, or an individual who works in the sector. These links should take you to the latest “live” pages on other websites with the latest guidance and help.

Financial support for businesses during Coronavirus

Claim for your employees' wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Check if your employer can use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Job Support Scheme factsheet

Self Employment Income Support Scheme FAQ

Claim a grant through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-employment Income Support Scheme
Self Employment Income Support Scheme grant extension factsheet

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme guidance

CBILS FAQs

Joint HM Treasury and Bank of England Covid Corporate Financing Facility

Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme

Retail and Hospitality Grant Scheme

Business rates holiday for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses

Government confirms £500 million hardship fund will provide council tax relief for vulnerable households
Business Rates Retail Discount Guidance

Theatre Tax Relief

Orchestra Tax Relief

Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief

Deferral of VAT payments due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Support for businesses through deferring Self-Assessment payments on account

Time to Pay service

Commercial Insurance

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for UK businesses trading internationally

COVID-19: guidance for employees, employers and businesses

Guidance on closing businesses

Protection from eviction for commercial tenants

Government support available for landlords and renters reflecting the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Check which expenses are taxable if your employee works from home due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Closing certain businesses and venues

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)

Claim back Statutory Sick Pay paid to employees due to Coronavirus
Statutory Sick Pay - What you'll get

How to claim Universal Credit: step by step

Coronavirus and claiming benefit

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

New Rules on annual leave

COVID-19: guidance on social distancing and for vulnerable people

COVID-19: guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable

Increase to Working Tax Credits - what this means

Coronavirus: How to help safely

Foreign travel advice

WHO Mental Health Guidance

Guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Social distancing in the workplace during Coronavirus (COVID-19): sector guidance

Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for the charity sector

Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for Community Interest Companies (CICs)

COVID-19: guidance for educational settings

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on vulnerable children and young people

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for schools and other educational settings

Guidance for schools, childcare providers, colleges and local authorities in England on maintaining educational provision

Arts Council England

Arts Council Wales

Creative Scotland

Arts Council Northern Ireland

Winter Economy Plan: Loans Schemes Factsheet
Winter Economy Plan: Tax Measures Factsheet

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