Updated information on Travel
COVID-19 travel guidance Under current UK COVID-19 restrictions, you must stay at home. You must not leave home or travel, including internationally, unless you have a legally permitted reason to do so. Check the rules that apply...
Read MoreCoronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine plan
In recent weeks, the Government rolled-out the COVID-19 vaccine as part of the national vaccination plan. The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus. Who can get...
Read MoreNational Lockdown- what you need to know
Due to coronavirus cases growing rapidly across the country, the Government decided to introduce further restrictions resulting in national lockdown starting on 5th January 2021. Leaving home You must not leave, or be outside of...
Read MoreFurlough scheme extended until April 2021
The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021 with the government continuing to contribute 80% towards wages – giving businesses and employees across the UK certainty into the New Year, the...
Read MoreCentral Employment support Newcastle East Foodbank
Amidst the chaos of 2020, demand for food banks has risen sharply. The Trussell Trust has estimated a 61% increase in demand over the winter months; handing out 6 emergency food parcels per minute. Here...
Read MoreNewcastle in Tier 3 from 2 December
Newcastle upon Tyne has been placed in Tier 3 ‘very High alert’ after recent review of all areas by the Government. Here’s what you can and cannot do until 23 December when new ‘Christmas period’...
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