BUSINESS

Bounce Back Loan Scheme Top-Ups Open for Eligible Businesses

Posted: 10 November 2020

From 10 November, participating lenders in the scheme are able to offer smaller businesses across the UK a ‘top-up’ to their existing Bounce Back Loan if they originally borrowed less than the maximum amount available to them.

UK Strengthens Trade Relations with Singapore

Posted: 6 November 2020

The 6th annual UK-Singapore Economic and Business Partnership was held this week to strengthen and deepen the economic relationship between the UK and Singapore.

HMRC Urges VAT-Registered Traders to Act Now to Prepare for 1 January 2021

Posted: 6 November 2020

With fewer than 70 days to go until the transition period with the EU ends, HMRC has sent 250,000 letters and emails to VAT-registered traders urging them to act now to avoid disruption to their business.

Rishi Sunak Announces Furlough Extension and Further Business Support

Posted: 5 November 2020

Here is a full statement on extended furlough, as delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, on 5 November 2020.

UK Internal Market Bill to Protect Northern Ireland Trading Relationships in the UK Market

Posted: 5 November 2020

The new bill is a welcome move for Northern Ireland businesses.

Extended CJRS: How to Calculate Your Employees’ Hours and Wages

Posted: 5 November 2020

This policy paper applies for CJRS claims for periods starting on or after 1 November 2020.

Global Leaders Confirm Their Commitment to Paris Agreement Full Implementation

Posted: 4 November 2020

The UNFCCC and the Governments of the UK, Chile, France and Italy have issued a joint statement on the US Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

Travel Restrictions During Second National Lockdown

Posted: 4 November 2020

The new travel restrictions will be in place from 5 November.

Which Businesses and Venues Must Close from 5 November

Posted: 4 November 2020

To reduce social contact, new government's regulations require some businesses to close and impose restrictions on how some businesses provide goods and services.

Britain Introduces New National Restrictions from 5 November

Posted: 4 November 2020

Information on the new national restrictions, including what they mean for working from home and business closures, and why they are being introduced.

4 million

Posted: 3 November 2020

According to the Home Office, there had been more than 4 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme by the end of October.

How to Change Flexible Furlough Arrangements

Posted: 1 November 2020

Employers need to get a new agreement even they have already given written notice to their employee about furloughing.

Tax Treatment of the Coronavirus Job Retention Grant

Posted: 28 October 2020

HMRC explains how CJRS grants are treated for tax purposes.

Businesses Trading Timber Urged to Prepare for Change

Posted: 23 October 2020

Businesses trading timber between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI) are being urged by the UK Government to take action to ensure they are prepared for the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020.

Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers Revealed

Posted: 21 October 2020

The Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2020 have been announced today, with the British Army securing the number one slot as the best apprenticeship employer in the country.