PUBLIC SERVICES

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.
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15% of GDP
Posted: 17 March 2020
The UK government's rescue package to businesses worth £330bn amounts to 15% of gross domestic product (GDP).
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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.
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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.
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Companies House Goes Online
Posted: 17 March 2020
Companies House has robust plans in place to maintain services for customers and protect the welfare of employees during the coronavirus outbreak.
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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.
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WHO Declares Europe the Epicenter of the Pandemic
Posted: 13 March 2020
A new COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund has been launched today to coordinate the response to the deadly coronavirus.
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Coronavirus Guidance for Employers and Businesses
Posted: 11 March 2020
Information on healthcare advice for employers and support for businesses.
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Budget 2020: the Chancellor’s Speech in Full
Posted: 11 March 2020
Here's the Budget 2020 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
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Monetary Policy Easing Rolled Out as Coronavirus Hits Asian Manufacturing
Posted: 3 March 2020
After China factory index hit record low on coronavirus, finance ministers and central bank governors from the leading western nations pledged to use "all appropriate policy tools" to maintain the stability of the financial system.
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Coronavirus Can Halve Global Economy Growth, Says OECD
Posted: 2 March 2020
The impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on economic prospects is severe and must be limited by coordinated action.
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Coronavirus Outbreak Weighs Heavily on Businesses Around the World
Posted: 27 February 2020
The deadly novel coronavirus that has devastated the Chinese economy is having a ripple effect across the globe.
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Major Package of Support for Storm-Hit Areas
Posted: 19 February 2020
Government announces thousands of pounds of support including grants, council tax relief and business rate relief for people and businesses in areas affected by flooding.
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Britain to Continue Contributing to EU Budget
Posted: 9 February 2020
The UK quit the European Union on 31 January 2020, but till the end of the year the country will continue to contribute to the EU budget.
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Britain Leaves EU, Entering 11-Month Transition Period
Posted: 1 February 2020
The UK has entered the transition period due to last until 31 December 2020. During this period, the UK will remain in both the EU customs union and single market.
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