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VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme – Online Service Opens

Posted: 23 February 2021

Businesses that deferred VAT payments last year can join the new scheme to pay it in smaller monthly instalments.

NDA Innovation Competition Winners Announced

Posted: 22 February 2021

14 successful companies have been awarded contracts to come up with innovative approaches to remotely sort and segregate radioactive waste.

Prime Minister Sets Out Roadmap to Ease Lockdown Restrictions

Posted: 22 February 2021

The UK government publishes four-step roadmap to ease restrictions across England and provide a route back to a more normal way of life.

Increased Support for Fishing and Shellfish Businesses Announced

Posted: 21 February 2021

The Government has announced enhanced financial support for the seafood industry with cash grants for seafood and aquaculture businesses across the UK.

Controversial EU Vnuk Motor Insurance Law to Be Removed from British Law

Posted: 21 February 2021

British drivers will avoid an estimated £50 a year increase in motor insurance costs as the government confirms it plans to do away with the controversial EU ‘Vnuk’ law, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced today.

Business Support Scheme to Boost UK Space Industry Has Lift Off

Posted: 19 February 2021

A scheme to alert more firms to the possibilities space-related enterprise can bring is set to be launched by the UK Space Agency.

SME Brexit Support Fund to Be Administered by PricewaterhouseCoopers

Posted: 11 February 2021

The SME Brexit Support Fund could give SMEs new to importing or exporting up to £2,000 to help with training or professional advice, if they have up to 500 employees and no more than £100 million annual turnover.

Tougher Measures Introduced for Passengers Arriving from Red List Countries

Posted: 11 February 2021

New enforcement measures for travellers from banned countries will include a "quarantine package", fixed penalty notices and imprisonment for non-compliance.

£23 Million Seafood Disruption Support Scheme Now Open

Posted: 9 February 2021

Seafood exporting businesses across the UK that have been affected by the challenges of adjusting to new requirements for exporting to the EU can apply from today for financial support from the UK Government.

Energy Entrepreneurs Turn Green Dreams Into Reality

Posted: 4 February 2021

Talented energy entrepreneurs have the chance to benefit from a share of £11 million government funding to turn their ideas into real products and services whilst eliminating carbon emissions.

Companies House Pauses Strike Off Processes for One Month

Posted: 27 January 2021

Companies House has temporarily paused voluntary and compulsory strike off processes for one month from 21 January until 21 February 2021.

New Financial Support for UK’s Fishing Exporters Announced

Posted: 19 January 2021

Government announces funding of up to £23 million to support businesses most adversely affected by the COVID pandemic and the challenges of adjusting to new export requirements.

£280 billion

Posted: 18 January 2021

More than 1.4 million government-backed loans have been distributed to UK businesses, which in addition to furlough, the self-employment income support scheme and business grants, formed part of the government’s unprecedented £280 billion support package to protect jobs during the pandemic.

Advice for People Struggling to Pay Bills Due to Coronavirus

Posted: 14 January 2021

Advice for those in difficulty with utility bills, or repayment commitments on credit cards, loans and mortgages, as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19).