Mindful Monday Moments
Mindfulness practices can help us to increase our ability to regulate emotions, decrease stress, anxiety and depression. Mindfulness is for everyone, and it can also help us to focus our attention, as well as to observe our thoughts and feelings without judgment. The AKHB team has developed an English Playlist and a Gujarati Playlist of mindfulness exercises. Bookmark these, and enjoy an exercise when you are feeling overwhelmed. A new edition is released weekly.
This week’s episode is called ‘Leaves on a Stream’. To participate in Gujarati click here. For English, click here.

Bollyfit Class, Tuesday 20th April
Bollyfit is a home workout which is inspired by bollywood dance. Led by Aliya Meghjee, this class will focus on taking Bollywood dance styles into a fun, invigorating 40 minute workout, a sure way to boost your physical and mental health. Join us tomorrow via Zoom by clicking here. 

Space Camp 2020 Team
Are you interested in Space? Are you keen to train like an astronaut? AKEB invites you to join the ‘Space Camp 2020 Team’ and represent the UK in the virtual international challenge ‘Mission X’. Complete Mission X through the do-at-home scientific experiments and physical activities developed by the European Space Agency to build your strength, endurance, coordination and scientific reasoning – just like an astronaut!
Who: Most suited to 8-12 year olds, however anyone who is interested in space can participate
Where: In your home
When: From now until September
How: We will send you all the information you need to join the team
To register, email spacecamp@iiuk.org before 17 May.

Job Retention Scheme Updates for Employees and Employers
Update for Employees: The Government has updated the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance to extend eligibility for furloughing of staff.  This means employers can now claim for furloughed employees that were employed and on their PAYE payroll on or before 19th March 2020, rather than the previous cut-off date of 28th February 2020. Here is more information from the Government.
Updates for Employers: The online portal is due to open today, Monday 20th April 2020. Payments will be made within six working days.​ Download the Step-by-step guide produced by HMRC. 
There is a BEIS Business Support Helpline for any queries: 0300 456 3565.

Webinar - COVID-19 Implications for Residential Landlords
This is a must see webinar for Residential Landlords. It covers the implications of the crisis on renting, selling and financing a buy-to-let property, as well as Government measures to assist Landlords and Tenants. Watch episode #5 here.
We apologise if some of you yesterday had difficulty accessing Part #4 of the Managing Through Disruption series titled the Impact on Self-Employed Professionals. Watch episode #4 here.

AKHB’s Guide to Staying Healthy During Coronavirus
At this time of uncertainty and disruption to daily living, you may feel like things are slipping out of control. The AKHB has put together a guide on staying healthy during the coronavirus outbreak, backed by NHS resources and advice. We have categorised ‘Staying Healthy’ into three broad categories: Physical health, mental health and wellness and diet. For any further support please contact the AKHB or the Coronavirus support line.