Current situation:
- Some changes planned for 1 August have been postponed: Casinos, bowling alleys, skating rinks and remaining close contact services must remain closed. Indoor performances will not resume. Pilot of larger crowds in sports venues and conference centres will not take place. Wedding receptions of up to 30 people will not be permitted.
- Face coverings are now mandatory on public transport, shops, museums, cinemas, libraries and places of worship.
- On 1 August the government will update its advice on going to work, asking employers to make decisions about how and where their staff can work safely.
- From September, schools, nurseries and colleges will be open for all children and young people on a full-time basis, while universities are also working to reopen as fully as possible.
- From October, the government intends to allow audiences to return to stadiums, while conferences and other business events can recommence.
Recovery:
Recovery Plan, Marble Arch London BID
Check if you should go back into work, UK Government
Working safely tool, UK Government
Working safely during coronavirus – guidance for all workplace settings, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Staying Covid-19 secure in 2020 poster, Health & Safety Executive
Getting back to work: Recommended suppliers, Marble Arch London BID
The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy, UK Government
Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19, WHO
Help and information to keep people safe and healthy at work, Health and Safety Executive
COVID-19: returning to the workplace, CIPD
Advice to retailers hiring additional staff to manage queues, SIA
Social distancing for stores and warehouses, British Retail Consortium
Restoring retail confidence checklist, Cushman & Wakefield
Returning to work – Fire safety matters, London Fire Brigade
Transport:
Stations, lifts, escalators, works and closures, 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
Support:
Business support finder, UK Government – Find out what support is available for your business.
Coronavirus Business Support, UK Government – Find out how to access the support that has been made available, who is eligible, when the schemes open and how to apply
Support for Businesses and Employers, London Growth Hub
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme – FAQs for SMEs, British Business Bank
Job Retention scheme step by step guide for employers, UK Government
Furlough guide, CIPD
Claim for your employee’s wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, UK Government
Check if your employer can use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, UK Government
Business Rates – Expanded Retail Discount 2020/21: Coronavirus Response – Local Authority Guidance, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Support for those affected by COVID-19, HM Treasury
Support for Businesses, UK Government
Support if you cannot pay your tax bill on time, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
Emergency fund established for community and voluntary sector, Mayor of London
Scheme to support the UK’s self-employed, UK Government
Advice and guidelines:
Code of Practice for Commercial Property, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Guidance for queue management with social distancing, Westminster City Council
Off sales guidance for pubs, bars, and restaurants offering a take away service, Metropolitan Police
NHS test and trace guidance for employers and businesses, HM Government
Central hub with advice and guidance for employers, CIPD
FAQ for employers, CIPD
Business and continuity planning, London Growth Hub
How to negotiate a rent holiday, London Growth Hub
Terminating and renegotiating existing commercial contracts, London Growth Hub
Guidance for Employers and Businesses on Coronavirus, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy/Public Health England
Poster for employers and businesses, Public Health England
What you need to know, Public Health Matters
Coronavirus infromation for businesses, residents and how to help, Westminster City Council
Webinars on employment law topics and employment relations, Acas
COVID-10 information leaflet, UK Government
Coronavirus Reference Scenario, Office for Budget Responsibility
Security:
Communicating with a face covering – Things to consider for security personnel, CPNI
Security guidance for reopening, Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters
Look Up, Look Out Briefing Sheet for Staff, Metropolitan Police
Look Up, Look Out A5 Leaflet, Metropolitan Police
Business lockdown checklist, The Retailer
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
A message to businesses in Westminster, from Head of Neighbourhood Policing for Central West Basic Command Unit, Superintendent Mark Lawrence
Hospitality:
Advice for pubs, bars and restaurants on how to safely re-open, Westminster City Council
Reopening the Hospitality Sector – Licensing Update, Westminster City Council
Apply for a pavement licence, Westminster City Council – New pavement licences replace Westminster’s existing fast-track table and chairs licences
Register your establishment for the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, UK Government
Eat Out to Help Out Scheme promotional materials, UK Government
VAT: reduced rate for hospitality, holiday accommodation and attractions, UK Government
Test and trace guidance: Maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors, UK Government
Covid-19 secure advice and risk assessments for hospitality businesses, UK Hospitality
TfL briefing for leisure and hospitality businesses, TfL
Resources and support for the hospitality industry, Code
Why most businesses can’t claim for Coronavirus losses, Big Hospitality
How to deal with your employees during COVID-19, UK Hospitality
Advice for licensed premises in the night time economy, Night Time Economy Solutions
Coronavirus: Essential employee factsheet, Big Hospitality