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New Bounce Back Loans Scheme for SMEs to Be Launched Next Monday

Posted: 27 April 2020

Small businesses will be able to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 and access the cash within days.

Extra Month to Claim for Farm Payments

Posted: 27 April 2020

Farmers and land managers now have until 15 June to apply for BPS payments and to claim funding for their environmental and woodland work under other schemes.

Final Details of Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme Unveiled

Posted: 21 April 2020

This scheme helps large businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) to access loans of up to £25 million.

Companies House Will Temporarily Pause Strike Off Process

Posted: 19 April 2020

The changes announced on 16 April will help businesses avoid being struck off the Companies House register.

Chancellor Extends Furlough Scheme to End of June

Posted: 17 April 2020

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended by one month to reflect continuing social distancing measures.

Claim a Grant Through COVID-19 Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

Posted: 14 April 2020

Use this scheme if you're self-employed or a member of a partnership in the UK and have lost income due to coronavirus.

4 Months to Respond to Trade Mark Examination Reports Now, Says IPO

Posted: 14 April 2020

Following the unprecedented disruption caused by Coronavirus and the closure of Intellectual Property Office (IPO) buildings, there are some alterations to the services the government agency is providing at present.

Government Announces a New Scheme for Larger Companies

Posted: 3 April 2020

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has taken further action today to support firms affected by the coronavirus crisis by bolstering business interruption loans for small businesses and announcing a new scheme for larger companies.

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.

UK Universal Credit Benefit Applications Skyrocket

Posted: 1 April 2020

Benefit applications have exceeded a normal UK level by 10 times as people are losing jobs under coronavirus lockdown.

National Minimum and Living Wage Increases Come into Effect

Posted: 1 April 2020

The 2020 National Living Wage comes into effect today (Wednesday 1 April), a 6.2% increase on the previous rate.

Vehicle Owners to Be Granted MOT Exemption for 6 Months

Posted: 30 March 2020

Temporary exemption will enable vital services to continue, frontline workers to get to work, and people to get essential food and medicine during the coronavirus outbreak.

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).

Companies Given 3-Month Extension Period to File Accounts During COVID-19

Posted: 25 March 2020

Businesses will be given an additional 3 months to file accounts with Companies House to help companies avoid penalties as they deal with the impact of COVID-19.