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East of Eden Yoga & Pilates: Moving classes online has kept community spirit alive
Abby McLachlan, Founder of East of Eden Yoga & Pilates shares how they put in place safer working practices to help get their business back up and running following the disruption caused by Coronavirus.
National Grid Electricity System Operator: Keeping the nation’s electricity supply running with safer working measures in place
Business Continuity Manager Cathy Fraser, explains what they have been doing to make sure workers stay safe while ensuring the nation’s electricity supply is kept running.
Uniper: International energy company bolsters pandemic plans to continue operating
Michael Felgate, Plant Manager at Uniper’s Connah’s Quay Power Station explains the steps they have taken to put safety measures in place for those unable to work from home.
It Works Media Ltd leverages the Bounce Back Loan Scheme to support clients and grow business
Steve Pritchard, Managing Director of It Works Media Ltd has accessed the Bounce Back Loan scheme to protect their business during the disruption caused by coronavirus.
McDonald’s: Controlled tests at closed restaurant used to form safer working procedures
McDonald’s UK & Ireland CEO Paul Pomroy, reveals the measures they have taken to slowly reopen some restaurants across the UK with safer working measures in place.
Hall-Fast Industrial Supplies Limited: Family-run industrial suppliers discuss how business support schemes have helped them resolve supply chain issues
Managing Director Malcom Hall discusses how government business support has helped ease their cash flow worries and kept the company afloat.
IKEA: Taking steps to make sure stores can safely reopen
Peter Jelkeby, IKEA’s Country Retail Manager for the UK and Ireland, explains the steps IKEA will be taking to make staff and customers safe.
Recruit 121 Group: Cardiff-based recruitment service used the Job Retention Scheme to protect its employees’ jobs
CEO Che Hookings discusses how the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has allowed him to protect his employees’ jobs.
Billions provided to self-employed through income support scheme
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Funding and support, Self-employed people and sole traders
Jo Rowland, Director of HMRC COVID-19 Response Unit, gives an update on the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) as well as the other support options available.
Cocofina Limited: Organic food exporter turns into an e-commerce business overnight
Owner, Jacob Thundil, discusses how his company’s structure changed overnight into a buzzing e-commerce wholesaler and how they have accessed government support.
Related content and links
Business support on GOV.UK
For the latest up to date information on support for businesses, visit the coronavirus pages on GOV.UK.