With the recent government announcements regarding COVID-19, we understand that you require the latest information in order to make sound business decisions. Our website includes information on the package of temporary, targeted measures to support businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19. The package includes:

  • extended access to Statutory Sick Pay
  • Business Rate Relief for small businesses and pubs
  • grant funding of £10,000 for small firms in receipt of Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) and Rural Rates Relief
  • a temporary Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme to support businesses in accessing bank lending and overdrafts
  • expanded access to HMRC's Time to Pay scheme.

More information on these measures can be found on our website.

We understand that this is an ever-changing situation, and we will endeavour to keep you up to date on the latest announcements.

The latest government guidance can be found by accessing the GOV.UK coronavirus webpage.


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