Business rates relief and reform
Business rates relief and reform may well be on the cards. Expect an extension to business rates relief in the Budget on 3 March and indications of the path business rate reform might take.
Chancellor delays repayments on Bounce Back Loans
Bounce Back Loan repayments can be delayed further as Chancellor extends Pay as You Grow options.
Business impact of Coronavirus
Latest Business Impact of Coronavirus Survey (BICS) shows short term pressures on businesses and mixed effects on turnover. CBI calls for long term national economic vision and strategy.
The Cashflow Cliff-Hanger
Wayne Thomas, partner at Bates Weston, looks at the cashflow pressures that are mounting for businesses.
Plans to protect jobs
The Chancellor has outlined his plans to protect the jobs and livelihoods of millions, as the country continues to try and manage the virus. Here is our summary.
Plans to reopen retail from 15 June
Plans to reopen retail in a safe and secure manner providing the Government’s five key tests are met, retailers conduct risk assessments and comply with COVID-19 Secure guidelines for shops and branches.