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COVID-19 – CORONAVIRUS GUIDE TO LOOKING
AFTER YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND BUSINESS
by Sam Hulson of First Equitable
During this very challenging time, we hope you’re staying
safe. The rapidly developing news of the spread of the
coronavirus pandemic and how it is impacting on our
families, friends and businesses is a huge concern for us
all. Understandably, people are worried about the general
economic outlook and to their own personal finances.
We have produced a comprehensive guide covering a range
of important topics from pensions, savings and investments
to protection, property and mortgages to health and well-
being. There is also information about what financial support
is available to help individuals and businesses through the
COVID-19 outbreak and how to look after your well-being.
The Government created new legal powers in the COVID-19
Bill, enabling it to offer whatever further financial support
it thinks necessary to support businesses. On 17 March,
the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced an unprecedented
package of government-backed and guaranteed loans to
support businesses, making available an initial £330 billion of
guarantees – equivalent to 15% of the country’s GDP.
This was on top of a series of measures announced at Budget
2020. The Government announced £30 billion of additional
support for public services, individuals and businesses
experiencing financial difficulties because of COVID-19,
including a new £5 billion COVID-19 Response Fund to
provide any extra resources needed by the NHS and other
public services to tackle the virus.
During this difficult time, it’s understandable to be bored,
frustrated or even feel lonely. You may also feel low, worried or
anxious, or be concerned about your work situation or health
or that of those close to you. Everyone reacts differently to
events and changes in the way that we think, feel and behave.
It’s important that you take care of your mind as well as your
body and to get further support if you need it.
In our comprehensive guide, we also look at how to work more
effectively from home and keep fit and healthy during a period
of self-isolation or lockdown, which is vital for our physical and
mental well-being.
There are 79 pages of content in total and the main topics
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Investments & Pensions
Wealth & Family Protection
Employment & Business
Self-employment
Property & Mortgages
Health & Well-being
Request your free copy
If you would like to receive your free copy of our comprehensive
guide this is available to download via our website or you can
request a copy is delivered directly to your inbox my emailing
me at [email protected].
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