Government set to announce extension of Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
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
Businesses return £215 million furlough payments to the Government
According to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), more than £215 million of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) payments have been willingly returned to the Government by UK firms, out of £35.4 billion worth of claims up until 16 August.Continue reading
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
Ban on commercial evictions extended until the end of 2020
The Government has announced that it has extended the ban on commercial evictions until the end of 2020, meaning businesses cannot be evicted by landlords for getting behind on rent payments.Continue reading
Business groups call for digital tools tax relief
Leading business groups have urged the Government to introduce digital tools tax relief to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).Continue reading
National Minimum Wage investigations have drastically increased
National Minimum Wage investigations by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have increased significantly, according to the latest research.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
Payroll set to become ‘even more important’ for businesses
Payroll could become an even more pivotal area for businesses, with the latest research finding that the coronavirus pandemic has made payroll a ‘key concern’ for employers.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
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