Practical insights on the safe reopening of the economy
Insights from business leaders on the practical steps that can be taken to create safe workplaces as we anticipate news on the safe, collaborative and cautious reopening of the economy.
Reopen the economy safely
Reviews the CBI daily webinar and considers their position on gradually restarting the economy safely.
Government support for innovative firms
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced £1.25 billion of government support for innovative firms at the Downing Street Press Conference on 20 April 2020, delivered through the Future Fund and Innovate UK.
HMRC publishes employers step by step guide to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
HMRC has published a step by step guide to making a claim for furloughed employees’ wages under the Coronavirus Job Rentention Scheme.
Job Retention Scheme expected to be operational by 20 April
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is expected to be operational by 20 April, enabling employers to access payments to meet payroll obligations at the end of the month.
Self-Employed Income Support Scheme announced
First details of the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme announced by the Government on 26 March 2020.