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Monday, 08 June 2020
People on paternity and maternity leave who return to work in the coming months will be eligible for the government’s furlough scheme, HM Treasury ann...
Friday, 05 June 2020
The Chancellor today (5 June) announced Richard Hughes as his preferred candidate for the Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)....
Monday, 01 June 2020
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, met some of the traders returning to their market stalls today (1 June) as part of the government’s plan to gradually reo...
Friday, 29 May 2020
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak gave the 29 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Friday, 29 May 2020
The government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected ...
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
Ian Ackerley reappointed as Chief Executive of NS&I for a three year term. ...
Monday, 25 May 2020
Small businesses and employers across the UK who have paid statutory sick pay to staff taking coronavirus-related leave will be able to claim back the...
Friday, 22 May 2020
Homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage due to Coronavirus will be able to extend their mortgage payment holiday for a further three months, or st...
Thursday, 21 May 2020
VAT collected on donated personal protective equipment will be given to charities supporting the NHS and care workers, the government announced today ...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020
The government’s £500 million Future Fund opens for applications today (Wednesday 20 May) with innovative and high-growth British businesses able to s...
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
Joint statement between the UK Government and European Commission following the meeting of the Financial Provisions Specialised Committee on 19 May....
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
Government extends maximum loan size available through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme from £50 million to £200 million....
Friday, 15 May 2020
A statement from HM Treasury regarding the European Commission’s notification of infraction proceedings on the UK’s VAT treatment of certain commodity...
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
The government’s world-leading scheme to support the self-employed has today opened for claims – weeks ahead of schedule....
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
Businesses with supply chains which rely on Trade Credit Insurance and who are experiencing difficulties maintaining cover due to Coronavirus will get...
Monday, 11 May 2020
The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced today (Tuesday 12 May 2020)....
Wednesday, 06 May 2020
More than 69,000 Bounce Back Loans worth over £2 billion have been approved during the first 24 hours of the scheme, the Chancellor has announced. ...
Monday, 04 May 2020
Britain’s small businesses will be able to apply for quick and easy-to access loans of up to £50,000 from today – with the cash expected to land withi...
Friday, 01 May 2020
Lifetime ISA rule changes to help people who want to access their funds early. ...
Thursday, 30 April 2020
From tomorrow (1 May 2020), PPE purchased by care homes, businesses, charities and individuals to protect against Covid-19 will be free from VAT for a...
Thursday, 30 April 2020
Plans to scrap VAT on e-publications fast-tracked and will come into force tomorrow....
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
HM Treasury and HMRC are today (28 April) setting out new timelines for tax policy consultations and other work in the light of the current Covid-19 c...
Monday, 27 April 2020
New 100% government backed loan scheme for small business...
Wednesday, 22 April 2020
The government has announced an unprecedented package of measures to provide the critical support needed by individuals, families and businesses, thro...
Monday, 20 April 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak speaks at press conference with Professor Angela McLean, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser and Yvonne Doyle, Medical Director at ...
Monday, 20 April 2020
UK businesses driving innovation and development will be helped through the coronavirus outbreak with a £1.25 billion government support package, the ...
Sunday, 19 April 2020
The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today, with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages....
Friday, 17 April 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended by one month to reflect continuing social distancing measures....
Wednesday, 15 April 2020
A government-backed loan scheme for large businesses affected by coronavirus has been expanded to cover all viable firms, the Chancellor announced tod...
Wednesday, 15 April 2020
The Chancellor today agreed an economic action plan with global counterparts to tackle the world-wide outbreak of coronavirus. ...
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