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Added 14 Sep 2021
The UK Government has set out a COVID-19 plan to tackle forthcoming challenges the colder months may bring on individuals and businesses. We have put together a brief to help businesses understand these latest updates.

Added 16 Nov 2020
In the eighth of the series, we examine the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until 31 March 2021.

Added 25 Sep 2020
In the seventh of the series, we examine the Government's Winter Economy Plan and Jobs Support Scheme, which will replace the furlough scheme from November.

Added 27 May 2020
Details relating to the Government announcement made on 27 May 2020 in respect of NHS Test and Trace Guidance
Added 26 May 2020
In this briefing paper, we explain the practical government guidance for the opening of some retail businesses.
Added 12 May 2020
Black Country Chamber have summed up the guidance in relation to the eight government guides in our easy-to-read briefing paper which covers everything from risk assessments to workplace hygiene and managing customers, visitors and contractors.
Added 11 May 2020
The Black Country Chamber analyse the latest government guidelines announced on Monday 11 May 2020. The guidelines have been introduced by the Government as part of the recovery stage.
Added 17 Apr 2020
In the sixth of the series, we offer guidance on the steps to take and the resources required to make a claim for Furlough Leave.
Added 27 Mar 2020
In the fifth of the series, we highlight the Coronavirus Self-employment Income Support Scheme
Added 24 Mar 2020
In the fourth of the series, we explore, as far we can at present, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Added 17 Mar 2020
The third paper in the series looks at emergency remote working as one of the steps that is expected to be recommended to lessen the spread of coronavirus.
Added 17 Mar 2020
The second paper in the series provides practical advice for businesses to review and improve their workplace hygiene.
Added 17 Mar 2020
The first briefing paper in this series provides a summary on the practical steps businesses should be taking to mitigate the potential impact of coronavirus.

Added 17 Mar 2020
The Budget sets out a plan to support public services, individuals and businesses that may be affected by COVID-19.
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2021 Autumn and Winter COVID-19 Plan
The UK Government has set out a COVID-19 plan to tackle forthcoming challenges the colder months may bring on individuals and businesses. We have put together a brief to help businesses understand these latest updates. |
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Managing the Impact of Coronavirus: The Extension of the Furlough Scheme
In the eighth of the series, we examine the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until 31 March 2021. |
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Managing the Impact of Coronavirus: The Winter Economy Plan Explained
In the seventh of the series, we examine the Government's Winter Economy Plan and Jobs Support Scheme, which will replace the furlough scheme from November. |
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The Road To Recovery: NHS Test and Trace Guidance
Details relating to the Government announcement made on 27 May 2020 in respect of NHS Test and Trace Guidance |
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The Road to Recovery: Guidance for Retail Businesses
In this briefing paper, we explain the practical government guidance for the opening of some retail businesses. |
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Guidance on Working Safely Through COVID-19
Black Country Chamber have summed up the guidance in relation to the eight government guides in our easy-to-read briefing paper which covers everything from risk assessments to workplace hygiene and managing customers, visitors and contractors. |
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The Road to Recovery: A Summary for Business
The Black Country Chamber analyse the latest government guidelines announced on Monday 11 May 2020. The guidelines have been introduced by the Government as part of the recovery stage. |
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Managing the Impact of Coronavirus: Get Ready to Claim Furlough Leave
In the sixth of the series, we offer guidance on the steps to take and the resources required to make a claim for Furlough Leave. |
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Managing the Impact of Coronavirus: Self-Employed Income Support
In the fifth of the series, we highlight the Coronavirus Self-employment Income Support Scheme |
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Managing the Impact of Coronavirus: What is 'Furlough Leave'?
In the fourth of the series, we explore, as far we can at present, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. |
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Managing the Impact of Coronavirus: Emergency Remote Working
The third paper in the series looks at emergency remote working as one of the steps that is expected to be recommended to lessen the spread of coronavirus. |
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Managing the Impact of Coronavirus: Workplace Hygiene
The second paper in the series provides practical advice for businesses to review and improve their workplace hygiene. |
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Managing the Impact of Coronavirus
The first briefing paper in this series provides a summary on the practical steps businesses should be taking to mitigate the potential impact of coronavirus. |
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Budget 2020 Briefing Paper - Coronavirus Support
The Budget sets out a plan to support public services, individuals and businesses that may be affected by COVID-19. |
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