Covid-19

We know this is an incredibly difficult time for everyone – including of course our members and the co-op movement more widely. We have produced and collated a range of practical guides and guidance for co‑ops.

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Covid-19 government support for business

The UK and devolved governments have introduced measures to help businesses cope with the disruption caused by COVID‑19, including new grants, tax reliefs and credit facilities.

Covid-19 HR advice

How do we treat parents who can't work due to school issues? How does the Job Support Scheme work? And what about sick pay? Read our Covid-19 HR Frequently Asked Questions. 

Covid-19 governance advice

Coronavirus is impacting on how Co‑operatives UK members can effectively govern their businesses. This guidance page has been developed to give some general governance advice in relation to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Covid-19 useful links

We've compiled a list of webpages and digital resources that might be useful. Please note the links below are not monitored by Co-operatives UK on a daily basis, and we are not responsible for external content.

Covid-19 fighting for co‑ops

The Covid‑19 pandemic has placed extraordinary pressure on co‑op enterprise. That pressure has varied from industry to industry, from business to business. We’ve been working incredibly hard to ensure co‑ops are included in all immediate government…