Blog

Please Guidance for local authorities setting out details of the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund (RHLGF).

This is an area many of you will not have needed to know about but with many individuals falling into UC and the world of State Benefits (as a result of the Pandemic) we thought we can direct you to where you can find the information you require.

The scheme also covers employees who were made redundant since 28 February 2020, if they are rehired by their employer.

GRANT SUPPORT FACTSHEET Note: Please see the ‘Self-Employment Income Support Calculator’ to check eligibility and calculate the amount of grant available.

Under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, all UK employers with a PAYE scheme will be able to access support to continue paying part of their employees’ salary for those that would otherwise have been laid off during this crisis.

Government updates and further guidance on the main Government supports.

HELP FOR THE SELF EMPLOYED
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced measures to support the self-employed and partnerships.

All UK businesses are eligible. How to access the scheme

HMRC will reimburse 80% of their wages, up to £2,500 per month. This is to safeguard workers from being made redundant. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will cover the cost of wages backdated to 1ST March and is initially open for 3 months but will be extended if necessary.