Many of our members are having difficulties with finance at the moment. The Business Interruption Loans schemes are difficult to navigate and offering high-interest rates above 8%. Some businesses are being offered standard commercial loans from the bank instead. The … Continued
Together with Concert Networks, we have produced a short video full of helpful tips and advice if you are new to working from home.
The increase in the National Minimum Wage and Living Wage came into effect on 1st April. If you have employees’ currently on Furlough, these new rates must be applied to their pay. The government will continue to cover 80% of the … Continued
Our legal partner rradar have produced a comprehensive Q&A guide which should help answer any employment questions you may have. Q: What do I pay someone who is off sick with Coronavirus? Q: Do I need to pay them … Continued
Income Tax For Income Tax Self-Assessment, payments due on the 31 July 2020 may be deferred until 31 January 2021. You are eligible if you are due to pay your second self-assessment payment on account on 31 July. You do … Continued
The Chancellor recently announced the government support package for the self-employed. 1. Self-employed people will be able to apply for a taxable grant worth 80% of their average profits, up to a maximum of £2,500 a month. 2. The … Continued
Commercial tenants are being protected from eviction if they cannot pay their rent. More information is available on the .gov website. The amendment to the Coronavirus Bill on commercial leases will apply to England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It applies … Continued
What is the Business Support Campaign? The Government created this campaign to help business during the Coronavirus pandemic and it supports the Forums own communications and business toolkit, it is a useful resource for forum members at this difficult time … Continued