We wanted to share the places with you which we are keeping a close eye on for the official information on COVID-19 support for businesses and individuals. Keep checking in as we’ll be updating this regularly with more information as it’s released.

Detail Links to official source information Applies from How to Apply
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-guidance-for-employees  
https://www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay/how-to-claim
Retrospectively from 13 March 2020 Directly with employers. Obtain Isolation note from NHS 111 if you need one hereColumn 4 Value
SSP Relief for Companies
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses 
 
https://www.gov.uk/employers-sick-pay/entitlement
 Retrospectively from 13 March 2020 The government will work with employers over the coming months to set up the repayment mechanism for employers as soon as possible
Business Rates https://www.derby.gov.uk/business/business-rates/business-rates-additional-support/

https://www.derby.gov.uk/business/business-rates/business-rates-additional-support/

 This will apply to your next council tax bill in April 2020. However, local authorities may have to reissue your bill automatically to exclude the business rate charge. They will do this as soon as possible. There is no action for you. To calculate your estimated business rates see here https://www.gov.uk/calculate-your-business-rates
Small Business Grant funding https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses Funding will be provided in early April. If your business is eligible you will be contacted by your local authority –you do not need to apply. Ask your local authority if you have any questions https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/ourpartners/coronavirus-business-interruption-loan-scheme-cbils/  

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses

 Funding available from 23 March 2020 Apply here: https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/ourpartners/coronavirus-business-interruption-loan-scheme-cbils/ 
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme https://www.derby.gov.uk/business/business-rates/business-rates-additional-support/covid-19/support-for-businesses

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses#support-for-businesses-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme

 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to run for at least 3 months from 1 March 2020, but will extend if necessary. Submit information to HMRC about the employees that have been furloughed and their earnings through a new online portal (HMRC will set out further details on the information required)
Time to Pay https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses#support-for-businesses-paying-tax-time-to-pay-service If you have missed a tax payment or you might miss your next payment due to COVID-19 Please call HMRC’s dedicated helpline: 0800 0159 559.
If you’re worried about a future payment, please call us nearer the time.
Deferring VAT https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses#support-for-businesses-through-deferring-vat-and-income-tax-payments 20 March 2020 to 30 June 2020 Automatic offer, no application required. Taxpayers will be given until the end of the 2020/2021 tax year to pay any liabilities accumulated.
Late filing of accounts and companies house documents https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-if-your-company-cannot-file-accounts-with-companies-house-on-time From now, act before the filing deadline. You can apply online or by post https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-more-time-to-file-your-companys-accounts
Business Insurance https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses#insurance 16 March 2020 Speak to your insurers
Deferring Income Tax https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses#support-for-businesses-through-deferring-vat-and-income-tax-payments For Income Tax Self-Assessment, payments due on the 31 July 2020 will be deferred until the 31 January 2021. This is an automatic offer with no applications required.
Mortgage holidays https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/coronavirus-covid-19 Talk to your mortgage provider directly No penalties or interest for late payment will be charged in the deferral period.
Derbyshire County Council Hardship grant https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/health-protection/disease-control/coronavirus/employers-businesses/relief-fund-for-businesses/derbyshire-business-emergency-relief-fund.aspx Open until 17 April Apply online
Universal credit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-announces-workers-support-package TBA https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/how-to-claim
Working tax credit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-announces-workers-support-package TBA https://www.gov.uk/working-tax-credit/how-to-claim