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So as of this week, the UK is in lockdown. The message from Boris Johnson was loud and clear - "stay safe, stay home". In terms of safeguarding our health, this strategy cannot be questioned. If we adhere to social distancing, the virus cannot spread as effectively. But when it comes to running a business, no matter how great or how small, the results of social distancing are potentially catastrophic.
On Monday 23rd March 2020, (excepting those deemed to be 'key workers' and 'key services') the UK business community was essentially ordered to shut up shop. While the rationale for this cannot be questioned, we now find ourselves asking "for how long?"
Emerging are details of financial support for employees and businesses but what about timescales? What we need now are some proper 'guestimates' from our Political Leaders as to when we can expect to be out of this crisis and begin to operate our businesses again.
What we are calling for now is the "Exit Strategy". We are doing our bit. We are following these restrictions and supporting our government without question. Now it's time for them to offer us some certainty and prioritise stabilising our economy.
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