Following the introduction of the new Covid-19 lockdown in England the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced further financial help for businesses that are affected.
Here is a summary of the new measures.
Earlier this evening the Prime Minister announced a new national lockdown for England in response to the dangerously rapid increase in Covid-19 infections. Here is a summary of what you can and cannot do during the new national lockdown.
OVERVIEW This Bulletin covers: THE NEW COVID-19 TIER REGULATIONS FOR ENGLAND When the current ‘lockdown’ ends, new regulations will come in to force at one minute past midnight on Wednesday 2nd December. Different areas/regions of England will be designated as either ‘Tier One’, ‘Tier Two’, or ‘Tier Three’ and different rules will apply to each …
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OVERVIEW On Saturday 31st October the Prime Minister announced that the Government would be seeking Parliamentary approval for the introduction of a four-week ‘lockdown’ in England, starting at 12.01 am on Thursday 5th November 2020 and ending at 11.59 pm on Wednesday 2nd December. Parliament has now approved this, together with further financial support measures …
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Overview This Bulletin covers the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s UK economic update delivered on 22nd October 2020, including additional help for businesses and self-employed people. Introduction Although it is only just over three weeks since the Chancellor announced a number of state funded schemes and interventions to support businesses and individuals who have been adversely …
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OVERVIEW This Bulletin covers the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcements, made this afternoon, for additional financial support for businesses affected by Covid-19 restrictions. INTRODUCTION The key measures are: The Job Support Scheme (JSS) will be expanded to support businesses across the UK that are required to close their premises due to Coronavirus restrictions The Government …
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OVERVIEW This Bulletin covers the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s UK economic update delivered on 24th September 2020, together with new and revised measures running until April 2021. INTRODUCTION During the last six months the UK Government has initiated a number of state-funded schemes and interventions to support businesses and individuals who have been adversely affected …
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Special Edition for the Care Sector INTRODUCTION This Bulletin gives a summary of the Government’s newly published ‘Adult social care: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Winter Plan 2020 to 2021’. The Winter Plan sets out: The Government’s ambitions for the sector and the challenges facing adult social care this winter Key actions for national bodies (Department of Health …
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INTRODUCTION This Bulletin gives a summary of the outcome of the Court case brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to clarify the law regarding claims against insurance policies resulting from the effects of Covid-19. BACKGROUND Many companies and other trading organisations have commercial Business Interruption Insurance (BII), which is designed to give them cover …
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The new ‘Kickstart Scheme’ On Wednesday 2nd September the Government announced the launch of their new £2 billion Kickstart Scheme, which is designed to create thousands of new jobs for young people. The Scheme is open to employers who agree to take on young people aged between 16 and 24 and who are currently in …
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