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16 March 2021
Scotland’s First Minister has published a roadmap for easing lockdown.
Read our response.
Read our updated guide to funding sources for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, and check out the Scottish Government’s business advice website.
3 March 2021
The chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak has outlined the budget for 2021 - 22.
Read our updated guide to funding sources for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Financial support for small businesses
Funding sources for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic
National grants and schemes available to small businesses and the self-employed during the COVID-19 pandemic, including updates and new funding announced in the Budget 2021.
FAQ: Supreme Court Business Interruption Insurance Ruling
Our panel of insurance experts discussed the legal and practical implications of the recent Supreme Court judgment for the small business community.
Furlough extension: What you need to know
The furlough scheme has been extended until 30 September 2021, including flexible furlough. Find out how the extension works and what you need to do as an employer.
What do the national roadmaps mean for my business?
Find out what the planned route out of lockdown in England will mean for when your business can open.
The Northern Ireland Roadmap
The Executive's planned pathway out of the current restrictions.
The Welsh Control Plan
Wales' Coronavirus Control Plan for easing lockdown restrictions.
The Scottish Framework
Scotland's strategic framework for easing restrictions in a phased manner.
New ways of working
Face coverings: What are the rules for businesses?
What does the new advice mean for your business? Find out with our guide.
How should your business collect customer details for NHS Test and Trace?
Our guide covers who needs to collect data, how to do it and how to keep it secure.
How to reassure customers your small business is COVID-19 secure
Letting your customers know you are COVID-secure is crucial as businesses slowly start to reopen. Learn how you can fuel customer confidence with our tips and advice.
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.
As we head into an uncertain winter which sees the resumption of working from home for some and restriction on socialising for many across the country, 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.
Resources to support your mental health during COVID-19
Resources to help support the mental health of yourself and others during the COVID-19 pandemic
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.
Tips for working from home
Download our free guide to help you and your employees continue to be productive while working from home.
Our thoughts are with the Queen and the Royal family following the sad news of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
In today’s digital world, cyber security has never been more important for your small business. Our bitesize cyber security guide is full of the latest tips and tricks to help protect your business from cyber threats. fsb.org.uk/cyber.html
FSB's @craigie_b gives the small business perspective in @C2WA new report - 'Future-proofing the Cycle to Work scheme: Unlocking Access for All Workers.' cycletoworkalliance.org.uk/news/cycle-to-…
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