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05/11/2020

Furlough scheme extended until end of March

The move follows days of wrangling over the scope and duration of the wage scheme.

22/10/2020

New government Covid scheme to pay up to half of wages

Chancellor Rishi Sunak increases support for firms and workers as lockdown restrictions spread.

24/09/2020

UK chancellor announces new Job Support Scheme

The six-month scheme will see the government pay part of workers' wages who have lost hours.

21/08/2020

UK government debt hits £2tn for first time

The government now owes more than the entire value of the UK economy for the first time in 60 years.

19/08/2020

UK inflation rose in July https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53833653

UK SMEs the coronavirus and the personal cost to business owners is high by personal guarantees for business loans

18/08/2020

Household finances fall greater in August than July

Consumers reduce spending as incomes are hit by Covid-related cuts

17/08/2020

The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) has opened for applications for the second and final grant

If you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) find out if you can use this scheme to claim a grant.

13/07/2020

A government-backed scheme to offer free online advice to help small businesses bounce back from the COVID-19 has been launched https://www.enterprisenation.com/freesupport/

Access free support from experts and help your business recover from the impact of Coronavirus.

08/07/2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver the Summer Economic Update today, in which he will announce measures to help boost the UK economy following the coronavirus lockdown. This will include a £2bn "kickstart scheme" to create more jobs for young people

16/06/2020

HMRC updates guidance for self-employed coronavirus scheme https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-different-circumstances-affect-the-self-employment-income-support-scheme -affected-examples

If you're self-employed or member of a partnership find out how your circumstances can affect your eligibility for the scheme.

11/06/2020

Government extends furlough scheme for parents on statutory leave

Claim for 80% of your employee’s wages plus any employer National Insurance and pension contributions, if you have put them on furlough because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

29/05/2020

Chancellor set to outline furlough scheme changes https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52851225