Information on the new national restrictions, including what they mean for working from home and business closures, why they are being introduced and the financial support available can be found by clicking on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november?fbclid=IwAR1uP_6fTGtGe_O1FTelpBnHpKQ06fUtbuZ08fMd-TmF71YGlAVnMLzDVV8 The Job Retention Scheme (Furlough Scheme) will remain open until December, with employees receiving 80% of their current […]
To support individuals and businesses to deal with the challenges created by coronavirus (COVID-19) during this winter (2020 to 2021), the government is providing additional support to help employers retain their employees through the Job Support Scheme (JSS) . This was first announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 24th September 2020. Whilst some […]
What the Government has put in place: Check to make sure you are claiming everything that you can by using the Coronavirus Support Finder: https://www.gov.uk/business-coronavirus-support-finder Small Business Grant Fund (SBGF) The Small Business Grant Fund ends on 28 August. North Somerset Council will only process applications they receive up to 16 August, in order that […]
Business support package in England COVID-19 What the Government has put in place: £350 billion support package announced across the UK. (£330 billion as loans) Increased support available through tax credits and universal credits. At 14th April there had been 1.4 million new claims. Seven times the normal level. https://www.gov.uk/business-coronavirus-support-finder Retail, hospitality and leisure Grant […]
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