Government Advice and Information On COVID-19
This page is dedicated to government advice around COVID-19 throughout the United Kingdom. The NFRN are here to help and will provide regular updates and information for members on this page, including measures and government packages to support businesses.
Boost For High Street As Robert Jenrick...
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has today, 30 November 2020, announced that retailers will be able to extend their daily opening hours...
Good News For Retail Despite Tougher COVID Restriction
Although the vast majority of England has been placed in tiers 2 and 3 in the...
Stormont Announces New Vouchers Scheme To Help...
A new scheme providing consumers with vouchers to spend with local retailers is among the latest support announced by the Northern...
COVID-19 Update
All Non-essential shops in England will be allowed to re-open from December 2.
Covid-19 Restrictions In Northern Ireland Extended For...
Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland will be extended for one more week, with a partial reopening of some sectors next Friday,...
£2.2bn In Grants Announced For Covid-Hit Businesses
Business Secretary Alok Sharma has announced that, from today (November 13), a further £2.2 billion will be distributed to local authorities...
Furlough Scheme Extended Until March 2021
The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of March 2021, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today (November 5) announced to...
Scottish Government Launches Face Covering Exemption Card
The Scottish Government has produced a face covering exemption card for those who are unable to wear a face covering.
Nottinghamshire To Move Into Tier 3
Nottingham and surrounding areas will move into the Tier 3 restrictions, it has been confirmed.
Wales: Prohibition On Sale Of Non-Essential Products...
From 6pm on Friday 23rd October 2020, Wales goes into a 16 day lockdown (firebreak).
Rishi Sunak Announces Three New Support Measures...
The government will introduce three new measures to help struggling businesses get through the winter and a second coronavirus spike, The...
Greater Manchester And South Yorkshire To Join...
Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire will move into Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions, it has been confirmed.