Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do

Stay at home

  • Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home)
  • If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people at all times
  • Wash your hands as soon as you get home

Do not meet others, even friends or family.

You can spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms.

Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives.

Guidance and regulation

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  1. Rates and thresholds for employers 2020 to 2021

    Use these rates and thresholds when you operate your payroll or provide expenses and benefits to your employees.

  2. Spain travel advice

    Latest travel advice for Spain including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health

    • Coronavirus

      Cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Spain. The Spanish…

    • Return to the UK

      There remain commercial options to return to the UK from Spain. If you…

    • Safety and security

      Political situation Avoid all demonstrations across Spain and follow the…

    • Terrorism

      Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Spain. UK Counter…

    • Local laws and customs

      Spanish law defines anyone under 18 to be a minor. Any unaccompanied…

    • Entry requirements

      The information on this page covers the most common types of travel and…

    • Health

      At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the latest country-specific…

    • Natural disasters

      Flooding Flash flooding can occur resulting in damage to property,…

    • Money

      The currency in Spain is the Euro. When changing money, you should always…

    • Travel advice help and support

      If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government,…

  3. How HMRC works out total income and trading profits for the Self-employment Income Support Scheme

    Find out how HMRC will work out your income and profits if you're self-employed or a member of a partnership in the UK and have lost profits due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

  4. Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you’re employed and cannot work

    Guidance for people who are employed and cannot work due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

  5. Claim Income Tax relief for your employment expenses (P87)

    Find out how to claim tax relief on money you've spent on things like work uniform and clothing, tools, business travel, professional fees and subscriptions.

  6. What parents and carers need to know about schools and education during the coronavirus outbreak

    Information for parents and carers about educational provision for critical workers, school closures, exams, free school meals and home schooling.

  7. Social distancing in the workplace during coronavirus (COVID-19): sector guidance

    Advice for employers on social distancing during coronavirus (COVID-19).

  8. Coronavirus (COVID-19): business support grant funding - guidance for local authorities

    Guidance for local authorities setting out details of the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund (RHLGF).

  9. Help children aged 2 to 4 to learn at home during coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Advice for parents and carers of children who have not yet started school.

  10. India travel advice

    Latest travel advice for India including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health

  11. Government advice on home moving during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

    This guidance applies to people buying or selling private residential homes which they intend to live in.

  12. Staying at home and away from others (social distancing)

    The single most important action we can all take in fighting coronavirus is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives.

  13. Coronavirus: driving tests

    Driving tests are currently suspended for up to 3 months (from 20 March 2020) due to coronavirus.

  14. Claim back Statutory Sick Pay paid to employees due to coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Find out if you can use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to reclaim employees' coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).

  15. COVID-19: guidance on social distancing and for vulnerable people

    Guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK, including children, and protecting older people and vulnerable people.

  16. Help primary school children continue their education during coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Advice for parents and carers looking after primary school children.

  17. France travel advice

    Latest travel advice for France including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health

  18. Deferral of VAT payments due to coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Temporary changes to the VAT payments due between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020 to help businesses manage their cash flow.

  19. Employer Bulletin: April 2020

    A bi-monthly magazine for employers and agents giving up-to-date information on payroll topics.

  20. Awarding qualifications in summer 2020

    Information for schools, students and parents on how GCSE, AS, A level, vocational and technical qualifications will be graded and awarded in summer 2020.