National 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’...
Read MoreLocal restrictions coming in place from 2 December
The Government recently announced changes to the local restrictions coming up from the 2 December. Detailed changes will be announced on Thursday 26 November 2020. Why the government is introducing tiers It is right to...
Read MoreSelf-isolating? You might be eligible for £500 payment scheme.
£500 payment scheme for people who must self-isolate Test and trace support payments are part of a new legal duty for people to self-isolate, which came into force on 28 September, and ensures that those...
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