Government Initiatives
Big businesses to reduce payment times to small suppliers
50,000 small firms close every year due to late payments.Read more »
Chancellor unveils £4.6bn support package
Firms will be able to receive up to £9,000.Read more »
Exporting SMEs get funding boost
The Government and five banks launch £25m post-Brexit scheme.Read more »
UK economy to contract by 11.3% in 2020
The OBR predicts the economy will grow by 5.5% in 2021.Read more »
BoE injects £150bn into UK economy
Stock of Government bonds will increase to £875 billion.Read more »
Government extends furlough scheme
Extension initially in place until 30 November 2020.
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Chancellor to hold Spending Review in November
Treasury to set out spending plans for 2021/22.Read more »
Firms urged to prepare for Brexit
Government reveals “time is running out” campaign.Read more »
Enhanced payment plans kick in for self-assessment taxpayers
Tax bills of up to £30,000 can be paid in instalments.Read more »
Government extends ban on business evictions
Evictions ban extended until the end of the year.Read more »
