Business news
The latest business and financial issues making the headlines.
Business support loans pass £31bn
Lending rose £3.8bn in the last week of May.Changes to entrepreneurs’ relief edge closer
Tax body calls for greater scrutiny from MPs.HMRC launches coronavirus grants crackdown
Grants may be recovered and penalties issued.1 in 10 workers stop pension contributions
COVID-19 forces some to cut their cloth accordingly.Chancellor extends support for the self-employed
Second and final round of payments to open in August.Calls grow to extend support for the self-employed
Bodies issue collective plea as SEISS nears the end.Furlough scheme covers 8.4m workers
A million employers claim £15bn in subsidies.How has COVID-19 affected the housing market?
The future of house prices and demand following the coronavirus pandemic.HMRC relaxes stance on home office equipment
Coronavirus-driven tax exemption in place until 5 April 2021.Fraud victims soar during pandemic
Scams were ‘so convincing they were hard to spot’.