Eurofound's COVID-19 EU PolicyWatch collates information on the responses of government and social partners to the crisis, as well as gathering examples of company practices aimed at mitigating the social and economic impacts.
Overview of measures by country
Eurofound has identified 30 measures in United Kingdom in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most cases fall into the category Supporting businesses to stay afloat with 7 cases (23%). The data collection to date started in March 2020, with the next main update scheduled for July 2020.
This overview was prepared by Claire Evans (Warwick University) and Eurofound.
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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15 April 2020 |
Mobilisation of retired health service and other emergency service workers
Mobilisation of a larger workforce |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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12 April 2020 Updated |
Coronavirus business interruption loan scheme for SMEs
Access to finance |
12 April 2020 Updated |
COVID corporate financing facility
Access to finance |
13 April 2020 Updated |
Deferral of VAT payments due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Deferral of payments or liabilities |
13 April 2020 |
Tax deferrals self-assessment July 2020 payment on account
Deferral of payments or liabilities |
Other initiatives or policies |
09 July 2020 Updated |
The Bounce Back Loan Scheme
Access to finance |
09 July 2020 |
The Future Fund Scheme
Access to finance |
11 January 2021 |
Businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure sectors to receive one-off lockdown grants
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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31 March 2020 Updated |
Coronavirus job retention scheme
Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work) |
Other initiatives or policies |
03 October 2020 Updated |
The new Jobs Support Scheme
Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work) |
Company practices |
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01 December 2020 |
Brewdog: Protecting staff, business and community
Change of production/innovation |
01 December 2020 |
Siemens Healthineers: Company supports staff volunteering at the National Health Service
Transfer or redeployment of workers |
Other initiatives or policies |
14 September 2020 |
Confederation of British Industries' online coronavirus hub
Other |
Other initiatives or policies |
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14 September 2020 |
Confederation of British Industry issues business guidance
Other |
Company practices |
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01 December 2020 |
'Better Food': Response to the Pandemic
Well-being of workers |
01 December 2020 |
BAE Systems: Social distancing measures help staff return to work safely
Changes of working hours or work arrangements |
02 December 2020 |
The Mental Health Matters charity: Well-being packages for employees
Well-being of workers |
02 December 2020 |
British Land: Safe commuting in the return to work
Well-being of workers |
Other initiatives or policies |
14 September 2020 |
Teaching unions' coronavirus online information hubs
Well-being of workers |
15 September 2020 |
COVID-19 coronavirus guidance for unions
Well-being of workers |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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31 March 2020 Updated |
Self-employed income support scheme
Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme |
13 April 2020 Updated |
Reclaiming of statutory sick pay by SMEs
Paid sick leave |
14 April 2020 Updated |
Changes to statutory sick pay (SSP)
Paid sick leave |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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14 April 2020 |
Mortgage and rent protective provisions
Keeping a safe home |
16 April 2020 Updated |
Governmental GBP 500 million fund for council tax relief for people in need
Preventing over-indebtedness |
Company practices |
01 December 2020 |
Anglian Water: Giving back to the community during crisis
Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support) |
Other initiatives or policies |
14 September 2020 |
Public sector union Unison launches COVID-19 hardship fund for members
Other |
Non-binding recommendations or other texts |
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14 September 2020 |
The Confederation of British Industries (CBI) examines the opportunities to accelerate progress to net-zero emissions
Other |
Other initiatives or policies |
08 July 2020 Updated |
The Kickstart Initiative and incentivising apprenticeships
Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation |
15 September 2020 |
Trades Union Congress: Policy Recommendations for the post COVID-19 Economic and Social Recovery
Other |
Disclaimer: This information has not been subject to the full Eurofound evaluation, editorial and publication process. All information is preliminary and subject to change.