A summary of help for businesses & individuals affected by the Coronavirus

This is our summary page with useful links and info to help those affected by the Coronavirus. HMRC Coronavirus Helpline 0800 0159 559 / 0800 024 1222 The Business Support helpline 0300 456 3565 Our summary of Help for businesses including info on the Job Retention Scheme, VAT payment deferrals, deferrals for filing statutory accounts, applying for finance under the CBILS and grants. … Read More

Coronavirus – insolvency rules relaxed

More flexible insolvency rules to help businesses affected by the coronavirus Under new insolvency rules announced by Business Secretary Alok Sharma, businesses will be allowed greater flexibility throughout the coronavirus crisis to continue trading. The measures are designed to give the affected company breathing space, whilst ensuring creditors get the best returns but the company still has access to supplies … Read More

Covid-19 – help for the self employed

Helpline for the self employed: 0800 024 1222 Financial help for the self employed and individuals affected by Covid-19 is now available and comprehensive guidance is found on the GOV website. The Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) is in the form of taxable grants for the self employed and summarised as follows: For the FIRST grant: HMRC will pay a grant … Read More

Budget 2020 – Support for those affected by the coronavirus

Temporary measures to support the UK through the coronavirus Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a series of temporary measures to support individuals and businesses during the coronavirus outbreak, stating that whilst the effects may be significant, the government believed they were only temporary. Help for businesses SME employers with fewer than 250 staff will be refunded up to 14 days of … Read More