Covid-19 business support - latest updates
We understand the concerns of businesses and self-employed people across the county at this very difficult time. We are here to give advice and support to all County Durham businesses, large and small.
Latest news
Covid-19 Additional Relief Fund (CARF)
Source: Government, published 15 December 2021
The government announced this new fund on 15 December 2021. A local scheme based on the governments guidance (Gov.uk: COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund (CARF)) has been designed and full details can be found on our Covid-19 Additional Relief Fund (CARF) page.
2022/23 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief scheme
Source: Government, published 27 October 2021
As part of the Budget on 27 October 2021 the Chancellor announced the introduction of a new business rates relief scheme for retail, hospitality and leisure properties.
See Rate relief.
New support for businesses linked to Omicron variant
Source: Government, published 21 December 2021
The government has announced new financial support for England. It's expected that around 200,000 businesses in England will be eligible for grants.
See Covid-19 support grants for businesses.
Business Durham Government Support
Source: Business Durham, published 9 March 2021
The government has provided a new round-up of the financial support available to UK businesses.
See Business Durham Government Support.
Government announces updates on a range of support measures for businesses
Source: Business Durham, published 4 March 2021
The government has announced in the budget updates on a range of existing support measures and introduced some new initiatives that will provide help for businesses dealing with the economic impact of the pandemic.
See Business Durham: Covid business support.
Government boost to rapid workplace testing
Source: government, published 7 February 2021
New government drive to increase workplace testing in sectors open during lockdown, to detect Covid-19 in people who are not showing symptoms.See Gov.uk: Government boost to rapid workplace testing.
