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On 21 February 2022 the Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out a plan for living with COVID-19.
From Thursday 24 February 2022:
- The domestic restrictions in England will be removed including the need to self-isolate. Until 1 April the Government advises people who test positive to stay at home.
- Self-isolation support payments will no longer be available.
- Routine contact tracing ends, including venue check-ins on the NHS COVID-19 app.
From 24 March 2022:
- On 24 March, the Government will remove the COVID-19 provisions within the Statutory Sick Pay and Employment and Support Allowance regulations.
From 1 April 2022:
- The requirement for every employer to consider COVID-19 health and safety in their risk assessments will be removed.
We will update this hub with further guidance as it become available.
What is the latest guidance?
With the rapidly changing nature of the COVID-19 outbreak, information and advice from Government can change quickly. The best and most up to date source for guidance and information remains the Government website for your country. Find out more about restrictions in your area by choosing a country below.
Key information
Face coverings: What are the rules for businesses?
Our legal experts answer your frequently asked questions about the rules on face coverings across the UK and what your business should do.
Funding sources for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic
National and local grants and schemes available to small businesses and the self-employed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pay As You Grow and COVID loan repayment support
Resources and helplines you can turn to for advice regarding Pay As You Grow and repaying coronavirus loans if you’re experiencing financial difficulty.
We're Recovery Ready, are you?
As the UK enters the next phase of recovery, we’re here to support you through business recovery and growth. With challenges like the end of furlough, managing cash flow and rising costs on the horizon, our new hub is home to free resources and guides designed to help you thrive and grow.
Visit the hub
Looking after your mental health
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has left a deep and lasting impact on the mental health of millions in our country. Research from Mind revealed more than half of adults and over two thirds of young people said their mental health deteriorated during lockdown. Finding simple ways to manage your mental health and that of your colleagues, friends and employees is vital.
Key resources
Checklist: Looking after your mental health during COVID-19
FSB Care share advice for looking after your mental health and where you can go if you need support.
Checklist: How to support your employees’ mental health
Download our checklist from FSB Care on how you can support the mental health of your employees during COVID-19.
Further resources
Learn new
skills
Find guides and resources to help you build your business skills in our Skills Hub.
Find local support
Free events for all small businesses to help you find support, build your skills and meet other business owners.
Managing Long-COVID
We cover what Long-COVID means for you as a self-employed person or an employer.
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