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Almost £400m Provided to Keep England’s Buses Running

Posted: 3 April 2020

Greater funding will help keep bus routes running during the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Coronavirus Guidance for Employers and Businesses

Posted: 11 March 2020

Information on healthcare advice for employers and support for businesses.

Budget 2020: the Chancellor’s Speech in Full

Posted: 11 March 2020

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

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.