Return to Plan A – 19 January 2022
England is returning to Plan A coronavirus restrictions:
Working from home guidance ends on 19 January and from 20 January, pupils will no longer have to wear face masks in classrooms. Guidance on the rest of schools is due from the government’s education department.
From 27 January there will be:
- an end of mandatory face masks
- the end of mandatory Covid passes in England
- easing of care home restrictions.
And while there will still be a legal requirement to self-isolate, the prime minister says he does not expect to renew the regulations beyond 24 March when they currently expire.
Visit the GOV.UK website for the latest guidance
Advice and guidelines
Working safely during Covid-19, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Coronavirus infromation for businesses and residents, Westminster City Council
Central hub with advice and guidance for employers, CIPD
FAQ for employers, CIPD
NHS Test and Trace in the workplace, UK Government
Face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions, and how to make your own, UK Government
Introducing the NHS COVID-19 App, NHS Test & Trace
Code of Practice for Commercial Property, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Business and continuity planning, London Growth Hub
Business Support
Find coronavirus financial support for your business, UK Government
Coronavirus: a helping hand for Westminster businesses, Westminster City Council
Check if you can claim back Statutory Sick Pay paid to employees due to coronavirus, UK Government
Apply for a Test and Trace Support Payment, UK Government
How to get statutory sick pay if you’re self-isolating, UK Government
Support if you cannot pay your tax bill on time, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
Transport & Travel
Travel abroad from England during coronavirus, UK Government
Travel to England from another country during coronavirus, UK Government
Using your NHS COVID Pass for travel abroad and at venues and settings in England, UK Government
Find a coronavirus (COVID-19) travel test provider if you’re arriving in the UK, UK Government
Fill in your passenger locator form, UK Government
Keeping you safe on London’s transport network, TfL
Guidance on how to support your team by encouraging them to travel at quieter times, TfL
Cleaning regime and ventilation on public transport, TfL
Guidance on cycle parking for businesses, TfL
Find a Santander docking station, TfL
Cycle parking near Marble Arch and Edgware Road, Bike Data
Walking times between stations on the same line, TfL
Central London journeys that could be quicker to walk, TfL
Cycle to work Scheme – Guidance for employers, TfL
Free cycle training for people who live or work in Westminster, City of Westminster
Local car parks, Marble Arch London BID
Recovery
Book your COVID-19 booster dose, NHS
COVID-19 Response: Autumn and Winter Plan 2021, UK Government
Recovery Plan, Marble Arch London BID
What Does COVID-19 look like in your area?, UK Health Security Agency
Restoring retail confidence checklist, Cushman & Wakefield
Returning to work – Fire safety matters, London Fire Brigade
Security
How to carry out a COVID-19 risk assessment, Health and Safety Executive
Communicating with a face covering – Things to consider for security personnel, CPNI
Look Up, Look Out Briefing Sheet for Staff, Metropolitan Police
Look Up, Look Out A5 Leaflet, Metropolitan Police
Crime prevention tips, Met Police Business Crime Hub
Six top tips for securing your shop, Safer Business Network
Security and staff safety advice for Pharmacies, The Metropolitan Police
Video conferencing – Using services securely, National Cyber Security Centre
Guidance on good personnel security, CPNI
How to protect yourself against Coronavirus scams, National Trading Standards – Scams Team
Advisory: COVID-19 exploited by malicious cyber actors, National Cyber Security Centre
Covid-19 related Fraud Risk, Fraud Advisory Panel
Mandate fraud guidance, Government Counter Fraud Function
Hospitality
Maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors to support NHS Test and Trace, UK Government
Using your NHS COVID Pass for travel abroad and at venues and settings in England, UK Government
VAT: reduced rate for hospitality, holiday accommodation and attractions, UK Government
Covid-19 secure advice and risk assessments for hospitality businesses, UK Hospitality
TfL briefing for leisure and hospitality businesses, TfL
Dealong with a COVID-19 outbreak in a hospitality venue, Night Time Economy Solutions