"He doesn't drive unfortunately. (I had thought he could use the spare time to finally learn to drive but no driving instructors are operating!) I've thought through all the possible solutions but I just don't think its feasible. Speaking to other pe…"

"My two guys usually share a van so having made the decision to continue working I've had to insure the one lad on my van that I usually use. Unfortunately he's only 22 and the cost for  one months insurance is £350.00."

"We are operating a one person per vehicle policy.  It's a bit of a logistical nightmare as there usually 3 of us in the big van.  Do you need a valid reason to furlough someone? I've not looked into it yet.
Having said that, half of my wife's office…"

"Thanks Vic. I suppose the heading below - 'Can I go out to help an elderly person' is also somewhat applicable to the current situation. Seeing that has put my mind at rest - somewhat. 😅"

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I’m not worried about the risks to health as I don’t think there are any. (Or should I say that I am very concerned, yet know with the measures I will implement to protect myself and the customer, the risks are so minor as to be nonexistent).…"

"I actually messaged my customers Thursday saying I had stopped but have backtracked today. I am working alone doing garden maintenance only and have furloughed my two staff for safety reasons and due to a big downturn in work.
I was out today and w…"

"Our interpretation is also that van sharing can't happen beacuse of the 2m distance rule. 
It also applies when lifting etc (so uness one person can safely do it, you can't do it at all).
Could the staff member potentially meet you on site (assuming…"

"People must be at least 2m apart at all times. So, my interpretation was van sharing a no-no and think it a perfectly valid reason for furlough."

"that's a startling water feature added this month!"

"I work on my own all 95% of time, i have a local , as in 2 minutes walk away, landscaping job currently. I ran out of cement last Wednesday and decided to call it, customers left it up to me,they stayed in doors, but were happy for me to continue...…"

"Thank you Dan"

"I think this could also be linked to the postponement of the IR35 regulations and Ltd Company rules reagrding taxation.. He has stated that everyone should pay the correct taxation as well......... "

"I had stopped working but just had a couple to do this week by a few that were desperate. 2 have since text me to say they now don't think it's a good idea. I think I'll contact the others and say I think it's best I don't come. 
It's still a bit of…"