Ministers at the Department of Housing, Communities & Local Government have issued an update on their work in recent days in response to COVID-19, and to answer some of the most frequent questions they have received.

Holiday Parks

The Chancellor has announced details of a scheme to support the UK’s self-employed affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Those self-employed will receive a direct cash grant of 80% of their profits, up to £2,500 per month for at least three months to protect them and their business.

The response of local communities to measures imposed to manage the spread of coronavirus is inspiring and extremely welcome. As the weeks of self-isolation draw out my grave concern is for people who face extreme loneliness.

Dear Colleague,

Briefing supplied by the Chancellor on 25th March 2020. 

SELF-EMPLOYED

Could you help support someone near you?

The nation is looking for up to 250,000 volunteers to help up to 1.5 million people who have been asked to shield themselves from coronavirus because of underlying health conditions.

Derek Thomas (St Ives) (Con)

Good Evening,

The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone.

All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer.

The UK Government has now taken further messages to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

From tonight, people should not leave their homes other than for:

The Government last night issued further advice regarding essential and non-essential travel:

This guidance is for people planning to visit second homes or holiday premises during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.