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Employers to Claim for Temporary Leave Wage Costs for 3 Months

Posted: 26 March 2020

Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave (“furlough”) due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) Is Now Available Through Participating Lenders

Posted: 23 March 2020

The scheme will help smaller businesses withstand disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

31 Million Taxpayers to Get April Tax Cut

Posted: 21 March 2020

31 million people to benefit from a tax cut, as National Insurance contributions thresholds to rise to £9,500 per year.

Pubs and Restaurants May Operate as Takeaways During Coronavirus Outbreak

Posted: 18 March 2020

Planning rules will be relaxed so pubs and restaurants can operate as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19: Support for Businesses

Posted: 17 March 2020

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through the period of disruption caused by the coronavirus.

Government to Introduce Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme

Posted: 17 March 2020

The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme will temporarily replace the Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme.

Banking Industry Summit Leaders Consider Broader Support for Small Businesses Affected by Coronavirus

Posted: 14 March 2020

Bankers met yesterday to discuss coordinated action to support SMEs during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus Guidance for Employers and Businesses

Posted: 11 March 2020

Information on healthcare advice for employers and support for businesses.

Businesses May Apply for Filing Period Extension due to Coronavirus

Posted: 11 March 2020

If Coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected your company and you need more time to file your accounts, you should act before your filing deadline.

These Steps Will Help Protect Staff's Health and Safety During Coronavirus Pandemic, Says Acas

Posted: 11 March 2020

Acas has published new advice to help employers and their staff understand their rights when it comes to handling the impact of coronavirus at work.

Budget 2020: the Chancellor’s Speech in Full

Posted: 11 March 2020

Here's the Budget 2020 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

Best and Worst UK Banks Revealed - Which? Money

Posted: 7 March 2020

Which? recommended providers include First Direct, Starling Bank, Nationwide Building Society, and M&S Bank.

Scrapping Entrepreneurs’ Relief Will Destroy Retirements, Say Small Firms

Posted: 2 March 2020

Entrepreneurs often see their business as the retirement plan, the FSB said.

Small Firms Seek More Flexibility in New Immigration System

Posted: 1 March 2020

Small businesses face challenges in hiring new employees under the new UK's points-based immigration system that will take effect from 1 January 2021.