• Cash support for food redistribution available during the coronavirus outbreak to prevent food waste.
• Update on deferring VAT payments because of coronavirus.
• Updated guidance on access to green spaces and how they should be used has been published.
• UK businesses can apply for a share of £20 million in a fast-track competition run by Innovate UK to develop new ways of working for those sectors most impacted by COVID-19, including hospitality.
• The Local Government Association and the Tourism Alliance have identified some tourism businesses that are not explicitly mentioned in the business rates relief guidance, but it is felt that they fall into the intended category. Councils are being asked to give consideration for inclusion in their local schemes.
• The National Lottery Heritage Fund has put together a £50 million fund to support the heritage sector as an immediate response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
• UK Government’s Business Support website has a list of upcoming webinar events from government and non-government partners. 
• Sport England has announced a support package of £195 million including a new £20 million Community Emergency Fund, which is open now for local club and community organisations to bid for grants between £300 and £10,000. 
• Arts Council England has re-purposed their investment strands to be able to offer individuals and organisations working in the cultural sector new financial support in response to the crisis, totalling £160 million. Find out more here.
• Charities Aid Foundation has opened up a Coronavirus Emergency Fund offering grants of up to £10,000
• The Department for Business, Enterprise and Industrial Strategy is encouraging businesses across England to contact their local Growth Hub for free, impartial advice and support. Find your local Growth Hub here >
• The National Lottery Heritage Fund has put together a £50million fund to support the heritage sector as an immediate response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
• The Government has announced that from 1 April high street businesses will benefit from £22 billion in grants and the business rates package.
• The Government has published guidance for businesses on the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund.

The Government is asking businesses if they can offer coronavirus (COVID-19) support, including:

hotel rooms, transport and logistics, for moving goods or people; medical testing equipment, medical equipment design, protective equipment for healthcare workers, such as masks, gowns and sanitiser; manufacturing equipment; warehouse or office space, for medical use or storage; expertise or support on IT, manufacturing, construction, project management, procurement, engineering or communications; social care or childcare.
Businesses can share the areas they can offer support through the online portal.