Government issues promised guidance to Local Authorities regarding the Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund, aimed at helping small and microbusinesses that were not eligible for previous grant funding.
Insights from business leaders on the practical steps that can be taken to create safe workplaces as we anticipate news on the safe, collaborative and cautious reopening of the economy.
Reviews the CBI daily webinar and considers their position on gradually restarting the economy safely.
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced £1.25 billion of government support for innovative firms at the Downing Street Press Conference on 20 April 2020, delivered through the Future Fund and Innovate UK.
HMRC has published a step by step guide to making a claim for furloughed employees’ wages under the Coronavirus Job Rentention Scheme.
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is expected to be operational by 20 April, enabling employers to access payments to meet payroll obligations at the end of the month.