We’ve created this page as a place where we can share any news/updates connected to the announcements in the recent Budget and on best practice on how best to manage the impact of the Coronavirus on you and your business.
If you need anything let us know, if you’d like to book a call with me then please use the link below to do so
NEW – Budget 2021
Government Extends Furlough to March and Increases Self-Employed Support
Economic Support Factsheet – click here to view and download a copy
Local Restriction Support Grants – businesses that have been forced to close due to either the previous Tier 3 or National Lockdown restrictions may be able to claim a grant, links to local authorities administering these are:
Local Restrictions Support Grant – Wirral Council – OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Local Restrictions Support Grant – Liverpool – OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Local Restrictions Support Grant – Cheshire West and Chester – NOT YET OPEN
Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support Announced
Plan for Jobs – the Chancellor increases financial support for businesses and workers
UPDATED – The Job Support Scheme – the current furlough scheme (CJRS) comes to an end on 31 October 2020 and will initially be replaced by an extended CJRS for November before being replaced by the Job Support Scheme (JSS)
Hospitality and Leisure Support Grant – an emergency fund of up to £40million opened on Friday 16 October in a bid to protect Liverpool City Region’s vital hospitality and leisure businesses from the huge economic impact Covid-19 restrictions are having on the sector
Eligible businesses wishing to apply should visit their own Local Authority websites for details and they will be able to apply online when the window opens.
Links below for Wirral Council and Liverpool Council for your ease.
Expanded Job Support Scheme – this scheme has been expanded to firms required to close due to Covid Restrictions
Self Assessment customers to benefit from enhanced payment plans
Winter Economy Plan – Rishi Sunak unveils government’s plan to protect jobs and support businesses over the coming months
Business Recovery Grant – applications open at 10am on Wednesday 16 September 2020
Ministers announce new grants for businesses affected by local lockdowns
Applications for the 2nd Self-Employed Income Support Scheme Grant are now open
£20 million in new grants to boost recovery of small businesses
Summer Economic Update (pdf) – Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented the Summer Economic Update against a backdrop of economic uncertainty caused by coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown
Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
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Find out how to register your restaurant or establishment for the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – the guidance for employers on the coronavirus (COVID-19) Job Retention Scheme has been updated to include details of how the scheme will change from 1 July onwards
Details of the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme announced by the Chancellor on 26 March 2020
Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps
Links to Apply for a Discretionary Business Grants
Link to Use to Claim Your Self-Employed Income Support Scheme Grant
Chancellor extends furlough scheme until October
New 100% government backed loan scheme for small business
Letter from the Chancellor to all lenders about the Bounce Back Loan Scheme
Work out 80% of your employees’ wages to claim through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
I discussed a number of these measures with Luke Kay as a guest on one of his recent podcast and the link to this is below
Details of new £750 million Coronavirus funding for frontline charities
7 duties of a company director
Business Support Grant Funding – details on the eligibility and delivery of the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund (RHLGF)
Example Furlough Leave Agreement
GOV.UK – very latest guidance for businesses, employers and employees
Resources for Self-Employed – Universal Credit & What You May Get
2020 Budget Report (pdf) | Budget report (e-book)
Tough Times Business Checklist
Some useful links for any news/updates on Coronavirus are:
ACAS – help and advice for employers
ACAS – an advisory webinar for employers
British Business Bank – details on the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
GOV.UK – updates on the number of cases and what the government is doing
NHS – updates on what to do if you feel you have any symptoms
IR35 – changes to IR35 regulations have been postponed from April 2020 to April 2021
If you need anything let us know, if you’d like to book a call with me then please use the link below to do so