The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is expected to announce the extension of the Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) until the end of November. Continue reading
Category Archives: Covid-19 Loans
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme rejects claims after employer accounting errors
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has warned businesses to get “their data right” or face delays receiving grants under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Continue reading
New local lockdown grant fund to act as business “safety net”
Businesses in England affected by “local lockdowns” are set to receive up to £1,500 per property every three weeks to keep their operation afloat, it has been announced. Continue reading
UK businesses borrow more than £52.6 billion to tackle impact of the pandemic
According to the latest industry research, UK businesses have borrowed more than £52.6 billion in a bid to combat the disruption caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Government launches £2 billion Kickstart employment scheme to create hundreds of thousands of new jobs
The Government has launched the landmark £2 billion Kickstart employment scheme, which is set to create hundreds of thousands of new jobs for young people. Continue reading
SMEs are missing out on £1.5 billion worth of COVID-19 Government support grants
According to the latest research, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are missing out on almost £1.5 billion in coronavirus business support grants, which have gone unclaimed ahead of the deadline on Friday 28 August. Continue reading
COVID-19 – 1.23 million businesses access Government support schemes
More than 1.23 million UK businesses have accessed COVID-19 support schemes backed by the Government, according to the latest figures from HM Treasury. Continue reading
COVID-19 – More than 10,000 SMEs apply for business recovery grants
More than 10,000 small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners have applied for a £10,000 Business Boost grant, as firms look to rebuild and recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
FSB urging businesses not to miss out on emergency Covid-19 funding
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is warning SMEs that any remaining emergency Coronavirus funding will go back to the Treasury at the end of August if it is not claimed. Continue reading
COVID-19: The key dates for your tax diary
There are a number of Government support measures to help businesses through the coronavirus pandemic, as well as various business tax obligations being deferred. However, it can be difficult to keep track of all of the dates, deadlines and requirements, with many being amended, delayed or deferred over the past few months. Continue reading