by Kathryn Morey | Feb 8, 2021 | Covid, News
Businesses that took out government-backed Bounce Back Loans to get through Covid-19 will now have greater flexibility to repay their loans, the government announced today (8 February). Bounce Back Loan borrowers will now have the option to tailor payments according...
by Kathryn Morey | Feb 8, 2021 | Covid, News
Workplace Covid testing is now being offered to more businesses for staff who cannot work from home during lockdown. Businesses with more than 50 employees are now able to access lateral flow tests, which can produce results in less than 30 minutes. Around one in...
by Kathryn Morey | Jan 15, 2021 | Covid, News
The BCC is calling on the Government to provide more financial support to businesses across the UK facing a bleak future from the debilitating squeeze of coronavirus restrictions. Cash strapped businesses need measures to support cash flow such as extending and...
by Kathryn Morey | Jan 11, 2021 | Covid, News
Island businesses eligible for government grant support under the latest national lockdown can now apply via the council’s website. Under the national lockdown there are rolling payments and top up grants for eligible ratepaying businesses in certain categories. Some...
by Kathryn Morey | Jan 5, 2021 | Covid, News
Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the Chancellor has announced. Chancellor announces one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth up to £9,000 per property to help...
by Kathryn Morey | Jan 4, 2021 | Covid, News
The Prime Minister has announced a national lockdown and instructed people to stay at home to control the virus, protect the NHS and save lives. The decision follows a rapid rise in infections, hospital admissions and case rates across the country, and our hospitals...