Coronavirus
The measures to handle or financial impacts of COVID-19.
Govt. introduces £750m live events insurance scheme
It will cover costs in the event of cancellation.
Read more »Applications for ‘fifth-and-final’ SEISS grant open
Self-employed taxpayers have until 30 September 2021 to submit their claims.
Read more »Mortgage borrowing hits highest-ever monthly level
Borrowing stood at £17.9 billion in June 2021.
Read more »Hospitality sees promising recovery in spring
Business confidence in the sector remains low, however.
Read more »Bank of England warns of insolvency crisis among SMEs
Insolvency timings will coincide with end to Government support.
Read more »14.5 million jobs supported since pandemic onset
Critics argue millions have been “excluded” from support.
Read more »COVID-19 loans hit total value of £80 billion
BBLS applications accounted for the majority of claims.
Read more »Post-pandemic job exodus could cost businesses up to £17 billion
The cost equates to £10,076 per business.
Read more »Employers start contributing to furlough payments
The furlough scheme begins winding down.
Read more »Furlough scheme begins winding down as scheduled
Chancellor Rishi Sunak rejects extension pleas as COVID-19 restrictions extend.
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