On Monday 12 October 2020, the UK Government announced a new three-tier alert level system was being brought in across England, to be enforced from 12:01am on Wednesday 14 October. It is expected that Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will follow a similar but tailored version of the same system.
Read local Covid-19 guidance for UK businesses and workers
Local Covid-19 alert levels set out information for local authorities, residents and workers about what to do and how to manage the outbreak in their area.
- Read further information about these local Covid-19 alert levels in England
- See current guidance for Scotland’s coronavirus response
- Find current guidance for Wales’ Covid-19 response
- View current guidance for Northern Ireland’s coronavirus response
Find out which Covid-19 alert tier your local authority or business sits in
If you’re unsure which tier your local authority sits in, you can find this on the UK Government website.
How Towergate supports your business during the Covid-19 pandemic
We understand that this continues to be an uncertain and worrying time for individuals and businesses across the UK and we are committed to supporting you.
If you are unsure whether the restrictions will have an impact on your insurance cover, including whether levels of cover need to be amended, increased or reduced as a result of any changes you’ve had to make, please speak to your usual Towergate Insurance Brokers adviser who will be able to help, or email TIB@towergate.co.uk.
Likewise, if you are facing temporary financial difficulties, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your options. Cancelling or reducing your policy cover is often not the right approach to take, despite the temptation to save cost, as you may find yourself underinsured should an incident occur now or in the future. We are here to help and support you.
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- Business Continuity Planning
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See the full Covid-19 guidance hub
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The information contained in this bulletin is based on sources that we believe are reliable and should be understood as general risk management and insurance information only. It is not intended to be taken as advice with respect to any specific or individual situation and cannot be relied upon as such. If you wish to discuss your specific requirements, please do not hesitate to contact your usual Towergate Insurance Brokers adviser.
