Government outlines plans for reopening society

Government outlines plans for reopening society

The government outlines the first steps society will take to safely restart the economy and stresses that all steps are conditional on keeping the virus under control. Calls for clear guidance on Covid secure status and phasing of government support required.

Bounce Back Loans introduced by Government

Bounce Back Loans introduced by Government

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a new micro loan scheme of Bounce Back Loans, providing a simple, quick, easy solution for businesses in need of smaller loans. 

Government support for innovative firms

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. 

Less than 50% of grant funding to SMEs distributed so far

Less than 50% of grant funding to SMEs distributed so far

So far SMEs have only received just under 50% of the grant funding allocated by the government through the SMB & RHL grant funds. The average across Derbyshire is 48%. If you have not heard from your Local Authority, get in touch with them.

Make a claim under CJRS

Make a claim under CJRS

You have written agreements from your furloughed workers. They have been furloughed for at least 3 weeks and they were on an RTI submission for your PAYE payroll to HMRC on or before 19 March. Now you want to make a claim under CJRS.