Lockdown easing delayed to 19 July
Lockdown easing in England delayed until 19 July. Understand what is changing on 21 June and what is not. Business leaders call for corresponding extensions to the business support packages.
Budget 2021
A summary of the headlines from Budget 2021.
Online service for third SEISS grant available from 30 November
The government has announced that the online service for the third SEISS grant is now available. Claims can be made from the date given by HMRC in an email or letter or from within the online service but must be made by 29 January 2021.
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.
Increases in self employed income support announced
Level of income support available to the self-employed through the third SEISS (Self Employment Income Support Scheme) grant increased to 55% and claim date brought forward to 30 November.