Covid-19 Update
National
Doctors, nurses and paramedics with visas due to expire before 1 October 2020 will have them automatically extended for one year.
New guidance on recreational general aviation has been published.
Industry leaders have issued an urgent plea for British people to work on farms.
The Government have published a joint statement outlining plans to support disabled people, their carers and their families.
HSBC has launched a portal for Business Interruption Loan Scheme applicaions. All arrangement and prepayment fees will be waived and no personal guarantees required for for loans up to £250,000.
Local
The County Council’s new Helpline – Hantshelp4vulnerable – is operational and can be contacted on 0333 370 4000. Open 7 days (9am-5pm). More information is set out on the helping Hampshire residents most in need webpage.
Good to know
The limit for tap-and-go contactless payments in the UK has been raised from £30 to £45 from yesterday.
The British Legion’s contact centre remains open to support the Armed Forces community - 0808 802 8080. Open 7 days (8am-8pm) or at [email protected].