Policy background
Covid-19 has affected businesses across the economy. Many businesses have had to cease trading for several months, and others have had to significantly modify their operations. As the economy starts to re-open, the Government wants to support recovery, help businesses adjust to new ways of working and create new jobs. This Act introduces a number of urgent measures to help businesses succeed in these new and challenging conditions over the coming months, and to remove short-term obstacles that could get in their way. Almost all measures are temporary, with some limited exceptions.