Final furlough figures published before end of scheme

Posted on September 13, 2021 Posted in - Blog, Business, Covid-19, Covid-19 - Businesses, Covid-19 Employment, Covid-19 Job Retention Scheme & Furloughing, Covid-19 Loans, Employees, Employment, Employment and payroll, Grants and Deferrals

As the furlough scheme comes to an end, the latest figures have revealed that almost 12 million workers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland have been supported by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) since its launch last year. Read more…

New guidance for partnerships claiming fifth SEISS grant

Posted on August 27, 2021 Posted in - Blog, Business, Business Advice, Business Blog, Business News, Covid-19, Covid-19 - Businesses, Covid-19 - Grants, Covid-19 Loans, Covid-19 Self Employed, Government Funding, Grants, Grants and Deferrals, Latest Business News, Latest News, self-employed

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has clarified its guidance for members of partnerships claiming the fifth Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant.

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Economic boost as record borrowing levels slashed

Posted on August 25, 2021 Posted in - Blog, Business, Business Advice, Business Blog, Business News, business rates and loans, Covid-19, Covid-19 - Businesses, Covid-19 Economy, Economy, Latest Business News, Latest News, News, SME, SMEs, SMEs / Business

There was more good news on the economy as we emerged from lockdown, with official figures showing UK borrowing had been slashed in July, compared with the same period last year.

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