BUSINESS

Global Travel Taskforce Proposes Framework to Safely Reopen International Travel

Posted: 9 April 2021

Recommendations include the launch of a new traffic light system and 'green watchlist', and the introduction of travel certification.

Recovery Loan Scheme Launches Today

Posted: 6 April 2021

The new Recovery Loan Scheme will ensure businesses continue to benefit from Government-guaranteed finance throughout 2021.

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme Opens for Applications

Posted: 6 April 2021

New scheme launches to provide £6.1 million over the next 12 months to support England’s seafood sector, coastal communities and marine environment.

Around 50,000 Businesses Close Due to Late Payments Every Year

Posted: 6 April 2021

Some businesses wait several months before paying their suppliers, severely impacting the bottom line of many small businesses.

Calls for Flexible Working to Be Normalised

Posted: 6 April 2021

It may be in the interest of employers and employees to make flexible working a standard option.

Covid Testing Will Be Available to Everyone in England

Posted: 5 April 2021

Everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing from 9 April.

Government-Backed Loans Supported Thousands of Businesses During Pandemic

Posted: 3 April 2021

Government-backed finance helped thousands of businesses protect jobs and livelihoods during the coronavirus pandemic.

1.6 million

Posted: 3 April 2021

More than 1.6 million firms benefited from government-backed loans to keep them trading and protect jobs and livelihoods during the coronavirus pandemic.

New Restart Grants Scheme to Provide Funding of up to £18,000 to Eligible Businesses

Posted: 1 April 2021

A fresh wave of grant funding launched as councils are called on to do their bit to continue supporting businesses.

National Living Wage Extended to Younger Workers

Posted: 1 April 2021

The age threshold for the National Living Wage changes from 25 to 23 as the rate increases on 1 April.

Workplace Testing Programme Expands to Free Rapid Home Testing

Posted: 28 March 2021

All employers will now be able to offer their employees free, rapid and regular testing that can be taken at home.

Extended Opening Hours to Continue When Non-Essential Retail Returns

Posted: 26 March 2021

Longer opening hours in England will help people return to our high streets safely when non-essential shops re-open from 12 April at the earliest.

UK Moves Towards a Greener Shipping Future

Posted: 26 March 2021

Government invests £20 million to develop innovative zero emission vessels and clean port infrastructure.

Automatic Filing Extensions Due to Come to an End

Posted: 25 March 2021

The automatic extensions granted by the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act will come to an end for filing deadlines that fall after 5 April 2021.