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Claim against the £20 million of new grants for small business

£20 million of new funding has just been made available: The Minister of Regional Growth and Local government announced on 30 July 2020 that thousands of smaller businesses in England are set to benefit from £20 million of new government funding to help them recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Small and medium […]

Working safely during covid-19

The government has provided guidance for businesses on how to make workplaces as safe as possible during the CoronaVirus pandemic.  For more information on how your industry/workplace is affected please follow the relevant link below. Specific Guidance Construction and other outdoor work Factories, plants and warehouses Labs and Research Facilities Offices and contact centres Other […]

Grants for the retail, hospitality and leisure businesses and business rates relief

Grants for the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors What is the benefit? A grant (which does not have to be repaid): of up to £10,000 for eligible businesses wiich pay rates on properties up to a rateable value of £15,000 of up to £25,000 for properties with a rateable value between £15,000 and £51,000 Eligibility […]

Claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for self-isolating employees

The government has launched a statutory sick pay relief package for Small and Medium sized Enterprises. Scheme details HMRC will cover up to 2 weeks Statutory Sick Pay Employers with <250 employees will be eligible Employers should maintain records of who is off and when A “Fit note” from a doctor is not required SSP […]