New Dairy Response Fund Announced
Dairy Response Fund, administered by the Rural Payments Agency will cover up to 70% of losses during April and May due to falling milk prices and could be worth up to £10,000 for eligible dairy farmers.
Derby City Council Discretionary Grant Fund – apply now
Check your Local Authority website for details of their application process for the Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund. Derby City Council’s fund is open for applications now.
Employers to share costs of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and SEISS extended
Changes to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Flexible Furlough scheme introduced from 1 July, employers to gradually increase their contribution to wage costs beginning with NI and employer pension contribution costs and rising to 20% by October when the scheme will end. Self Employment Income Support Scheme extended, now ending in August, with a single payment of up to £6,570 to cover June, July and August.
We are open for business
Our business very definitely remains open. Here’s an outline of our current working practices, how you can help us with that and reassurance that our help is just as good as its always been. If you need us, don’t hesitate. Get in touch.
Plans to reopen retail from 15 June
Plans to reopen retail in a safe and secure manner providing the Government’s five key tests are met, retailers conduct risk assessments and comply with COVID-19 Secure guidelines for shops and branches.