As the furlough scheme comes to an end, the latest figures have revealed that almost 12 million workers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland have been supported by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) since its launch last year.
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Record numbers return to work ahead of closure of furlough scheme
The number of people returning to work from furlough has reached its highest level since the start of the pandemic in March, the latest figures have revealed.
Read moreNew guidance for partnerships claiming fifth SEISS grant
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has clarified its guidance for members of partnerships claiming the fifth Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant.
Read moreGovernment launches £750 million Live Events Reinsurance Scheme in wake of coronavirus pandemic
A Government-backed insurance scheme will support the events and hospitality sector recover in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it has been revealed.
Read moreCoronavirus loan schemes relieved cash flow concerns for “millions” of British businesses, latest figures reveal
Businesses borrowed almost £80 billion in emergency loans and finance facilities throughout the coronavirus pandemic, a major study has revealed.
Read moreFederation of Small Businesses calls for more help for SMEs as financial support winds down
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) calls on the Government to offer more economic support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as coronavirus-related limits continue and fewer financial packages are being handed out.
Read moreNew figures highlight success of coronavirus support schemes
Some 2.8 million people took advantage of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) in the last year, the latest figures have revealed.
Read moreOne in five small businesses not entitled to financial support, FSB reveals
As many as one in five small businesses and sole traders are not entitled to financial support under the Government’s coronavirus support package, it has been revealed.
Read moreGovernment urged to extend COVID business support measures
The Government is being urged to extend emergency coronavirus support in the upcoming Budget with a recent study warning that businesses face a £50 billion shortfall when the support measures end in April 2021.
Read moreBusiness owners put billions of pounds on the line to secure early CBILS loans, figures reveal
Business owners who took out an early coronavirus loan have more than £1.2 billion of personal guarantees on the line, a major study has revealed.
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