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Government depts are hosting free webinars

Government departments are hosting a series of free webinars to help businesses understand the support available including:

Tuesday 5 May - Financial support for small businesses during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Wednesday 6 May - COVID-19: Impacts and changes to International Trade
Thursday 7 May - Managing your business during coronavirus: reporting, regulations and tax
Multiple dates - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – How to make a claim
Multiple dates - Coronavirus COVID-19 Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme

> See all Covid-19 news from the Furniture Industry Research Association here.

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