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Employees on paternity and maternity leave who return to work in the coming months will be eligible for the government’s furlough scheme, HM Treasury announced today (9 June). parents on…

Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps The government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by…

The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) provides financial support to larger businesses affected by coronavirus. The scheme helps medium and large sized businesses to access loans and other…

Boris Johnson announced non-essential retailers will reopen 15 June, but is “contingent on progress in the fight against coronavirus”.  To support local high streets and increase footfall a £50 million…

This guidance outlines how holiday entitlement and pay operate during the coronavirus pandemic. It is designed to help employers understand their legal obligations, in terms of workers who: continue to…

If you're an employer, find out if you can use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to reclaim employees' coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). The online service you’ll use…

Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave ('furlough') due to coronavirus (COVID-19). If you’ve already worked out how…

HMRC will begin contacting customers who may be eligible for the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will begin contacting customers who may be eligible…

New 100% government backed loan scheme for small business 28 April 2020: The chancellor has announced a new Bounce Back loan scheme, allowing small businesses hit by the impact of…

With the next VAT deadline date of 7 May fast approaching, we wanted to send a reminder of the process for those who wish to utilise the VAT payment deferral…