The 6 April start of the new tax year saw important fiscal changes come into effect, including the changes to the deadline for sellers of residential property who are liable…
Business groups, including the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have responded to Chancellor Rishi Sunak's overhaul of…
On 3 April, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced changes to the COVID-19 Business Interruption Loan Scheme following criticism that businesses have struggled to access loans. The Business Interruption Loan Scheme was…
A significant number of UK firms face the prospect of running out of cash within three months, according to a survey carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).…
The seven largest banks in the UK have agreed to the proposal put forward by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) that they suspend dividends and bonuses until the end of…
The government has published details on the COVID-19 support schemes for small businesses and retailers. The Small Business Grant Fund (SBGF) was announced in the 2020 Budget, alongside the Retail,…