Record annual slump for UK economy in 2020
COVID-19 prompts UK GDP to fall by 9.9%.
Govt. unveils £20m SME Brexit support fund
The grants are worth up to £2,000.
CBI calls for further COVID-19 support
Failing to extend existing support will “stunt economic recovery”.
1 in 3 house sales collapse as stamp duty deadline looms
29% of proposed purchases fell through in January.
FSB: Govt. must extend business rates relief to 2022
The organisation is urging for the threshold to be changed.
Firms get more time to repay bounce-back loans
Repayments can be spread over ten years, rather than six.
COVID-19 business lending passes £71bn
Around 1.4m firms have accessed BBLs since May 2020.
1.8 million taxpayers still to file self-assessment returns
Over 10.7 million people submitted their 2019/20 return by the deadline.
Get ready for the VAT reverse charge
New rules set to take effect for construction from 1 March 2021.
Spring Budget 2021: what will it include?
Will Chancellor Rishi Sunak raise taxes or maintain the status quo?
CBI calls for post-lockdown roadmap
The business group identified six elements to help firms prepare.
Govt. announces £1,000 cash boost to help firms take on trainees
The cash boost will be made available from 31 July 2021.