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.
Support for local businesses during second lockdown
Reminder of Local Restrictions Support Grant and Additional Restrictions Grant and status of application processes and contact details for local administering authorities.
Furlough Scheme extended until March and self employed grant increased
Chancellor announces an extension in the CJRS (furlough scheme) to the end of March 2021 and increases the self employment Income Support Scheme level of support grant from 55% to 80% of average monthly trading profits.
Self-isolation on return to the UK
We look at current government guidance on self-isolation on return to the UK and how employers should respond.
The Chancellor explains his plan for jobs
A summary of the Chancellor’s plan for jobs – including Job Retention Bonus, Kickstart Scheme, Green Homes Grant, Stamp Duty Land Tax , VAT for hospitality & tourism sector and “Eat Out to Help Out”.