The content on this page is correct as of 04/09/2020 for the latest government advice regarding Coronavirus visit gov.uk/coronavirus in England, gov.wales/coronavirus in Wales, gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19 In Scotland and nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/coronavirus-covid-19 in Northern Ireland. For the latest news from Bira visit Bira.co.uk/news
View the the latest Governement guidance and support for your business during the Coronavirus outbreak. View support for Scotland, Northern Ireland & Wales.
Government links
For members in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland it is advisable to keep updated on the latest government advice from your devolved government websites.
- For Scottish Government updates click here.
- For Welsh Government updates click here.
- For Northern Irish Executive updates click here.
For guidance from the Northern Irish Executive visit https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/ which will continue to work closely with the UK government, Scottish and Welsh government on their response to the coronavirus.
19.05.2020 - Murphy announces further £213m business rates support
https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/news/murphy-announces-further-ps213m-business-rates-support
Finance Minister Conor Murphy announces further £213m business rates support
22.03.2020 – Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has written to the chancellor Rishi Sunak urging him to support all workers impacted by the Covid-19 crisis.
“I very much welcome the announcement of a scheme to subsidise the payroll costs of businesses. This has reassured many people that their jobs and livelihoods will be sustained during this unprecedented health crisis.
“However many workers, including sole traders, the self-employed, people on zero hour contracts, and agency workers fall outside the scope of the scheme. This is causing huge anxiety and I urge you to take urgent action to support them also.”
Continue to check the Northern Irish Executive for the latest information here. https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/campaign/coronavirus-updates-support-your-business
Business Chambers
Chambers of Commerce
The British Chambers of Commerce are also providing support to businesses. You can access the British Chambers of Commerce website here.
You can also contact your local chamber of commerce here.
Business Support groups and organisations
Independent retailers have access to various business support groups, both regionally and on a national scale.
Bira have put together a business support package which can be found here.
You can also join your own community groups and by looking online and on social media.
Another suggestion would be looking at your local Chamber of Commerce for support which can be found here.