UKHOSPITALITY COVID-19 DAILY UPDATE
richardscamans • 7 May 2020
UKHospitality update
> UKHospitality is the single voice for the hospitality industry. In
> addition to our powerful lobby, we provide expert knowledge and
> industry updates to ensure our members have the right information and
> tools to support the running of their businesses. Working closely with
> Government to ensure the decisions made support the industry.
>
> With the emergence of the Coronavirus we are providing our members
> with tailored updates through this time of uncertainty to ensure that
> they are kept informed of any developments that may affect them. As we
> champion the hospitality industry, and the severity of the situation,
> we are extending our updates to non-members. We want to ensure that
> all hospitality businesses are kept up to date and informed as the
> outbreak continues. Access to practical one on one guidance and
> tailored advice on other subjects will remain restricted to members
> only.
>
> If you would like to learn more about how we support the hospitality
> sector contact a member of our team membership@ukhospitality.org.uk
>
> UKHOSPITALITY
>
> DAILY GOVERNMENT PRESS BRIEFING
>
> * Matt Hancock led today’s Government briefing alongside John
> Newton and Jonathan Van-Tam, the briefing focussed on a health and
> testing update, you can watch the full briefing here.
> * The Government confirmed that it had been in consultation over the
> weekend on new guidelines for businesses to ensure a safe working
> environment. These are only related to business activities currently
> allowed during lockdown or while the current legal restrictions on
> opening remain in place. The Government is due to review the lockdown
> by 7 May and the PM will make a statement later this week outlining
> the broad route map for easing restrictions going forward.
>
> GOVERNMENT UPDATES
>
> all businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. These are loans are
> processed online and are on a self certification basis and provide up
> to £50,000 to businesses not currently in receipt of CBILs or CLBILs
> support.
> * A £14 million support fund for licensed zoos and aquariums
> affected by coronavirus has been announced and businesses can make an
> application for support
> * HMRC will begin contacting customers who may be eligible for
> the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). The
> claims service will open on 13 May, the claims process will be
> very simple, and those eligible will have the money paid into their
> bank account by 25 May, or within six working days of completing
> a claim.
> * Tax credits customers will continue to receive payments even if
> working fewer hours due to COVID-19
> * The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has released a document
> advising how they processes people’s data if they apply for an
> emergency loan for living costs
whilst they are abroad, waiting to
> return to the UK.
> >
> INDUSTRY UPDATES
>
> * Passengers on Eurostar services between London and mainland Europe
> must wear a face covering from 4 May. The train operator said a
> face covering should be worn at all stations and on-board, in line
> with guidelines announced by the French and Belgian governments.
> * World Routes has been postponed with new dates now confirmed -
> 14-16 November in Milan.
> * TUI China has resumed business operations, offering domestic
> tours for holidaymakers in China.
>
> SITUATION UPDATE 4 MAY 2020
>
> * There have been steady declines in the number of people in
> hospital and in critical care beds. There is a slow and consistent
> decline in the 7 day rolling average of deaths.
> * To see the number of cases of COVID-19 in England and the UK visit
> the UK COVID-19 dashboard - https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/
> * To see the number of cases globally see the World Health
> Organisation dashboard - https://covid19.who.int/
Links:
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[1] https://www.youtube.com/user/Number10gov/videos
[2]
https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/ourpartners/coronavirus-business-interruption-loan-schemes/bounce-back-loans/
[3]
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/14-million-financial-support-for-englands-zoos-unveiled
[4]
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/self-employed-invited-to-get-ready-to-make-their-claims-for-coronavirus-covid-19-support
[5]
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tax-credits-customers-will-continue-to-receive-payments-even-if-working-fewer-hours-due-to-covid-19
[6]
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fco-privacy-notice-coronavirus-covid-19-emergency-loan-for-british-nationals-abroad-for-living-costs
[7]
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/charter-flight-from-jamaica-for-british-travellers-seeking-to-return-to-the-uk
[8]
https://www.eurostar.com/uk-en/travel-info/service-information/coronavirus-and-eurostar-service
[9]
https://www.routesonline.com/events/212/world-routes-2020/world-routes-2020-postponed/
[10]
https://www.tuigroup.com/en-en/media/press-releases/2020/2020-05-03-tui-china-resumes-business
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