With numerous Government schemes open to businesses and individuals to help deal with the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak, there are dozens of key dates to be aware of in the coming months, including: 30 June 2020 End date of the VAT deferral scheme. VAT Payments after this date must […]
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Bounce Back Loans scheme for small businesses
The Chancellor has announced a new loans measure, known as the Bounce Back Loans Scheme (BBLS), which will allow small businesses to borrow up to 25 per cent of their turnover, up to a maximum of £50,000. The BBLS will be 100% backed by a Government guarantee, unlike the Coronavirus […]
Read moreRetail, hospitality and leisure firms set for £10 billion business rates savings
Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sector are expected to save around £10 billion this tax year through business rates relief, official figures have revealed.
Read moreGovernment launches Business Support Finder tool
With an increasing array of Coronavirus business support measures available to different types and sizes of business, the Government has launched a new Support Finder tool to help businesses identify what support packages they could be eligible for. The new tool asks for some basic information about a business, including […]
Read moreGovernment announces Future Fund for fast-growing businesses
The Government has announced a new scheme to help businesses with the impact of Coronavirus. The Future Fund is aimed at rapidly growing businesses that typically rely on equity investment. These businesses are often pre-revenue or pre-profit and have been unable to access existing schemes, such as the Coronavirus Business […]
Read moreExpanded Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) launched
Following an announcement by Chancellor, the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) launched on Monday 20 April 2020 and, in a change of policy, will be open to businesses with turnovers of more than £500 million. Businesses turning over more than £45 million can to apply for facilities of […]
Read moreAccounting for grant payments
Thousands of business hope to make use of the various grant payments being made available by the Government and local authorities in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. However, those in receipt of the new funding will need to make sure it is properly accounted for, which raises the question, how […]
Read moreFour new Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) lenders announced
The Government’s British Business Bank, which oversees the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), has confirmed the addition of four new lenders businesses can approach to access the scheme. The Co-operative Bank, Cynergy Bank, OakNorth Bank and Starling Bank are now able to provide CBILS loans to businesses. The Scheme […]
Read moreThe Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS)
The Government has announced a further scheme to support businesses through the Coronavirus crisis. The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) is aimed at large businesses with annual turnovers of between £45 million and £500 million. These businesses cannot access facilities through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), […]
Read moreGovernment extends Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme to all SMEs
More than £90 million in finance has been approved since the launch of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), it has been revealed.
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