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.
Read more »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.
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