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The Winter Economy Plan: The Key Points

On the 24th September 2020, Rishi Sunak announced several new schemes to support businesses and workers across the UK as part of his Winter Economy Plan. 

Over the course of this post, we’ll take a close look at the details of each of the new schemes, but we’ve also provided a brief rundown of the main highlights below.

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The Complete Guide to Director’s Loans

This WKM guide explains what director’s loans are and when you might want to consider making one. It goes on to outline how this type of loan works in practice, exploring the tax implications associated with a director’s loan as well as the repayment process. 

New government grant for small businesses: The Small Business Grant Fund (SBGF)

Yesterday the Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government announced that there would be £20 million in new funding to help businesses across England get back on track due to COVID-19.

Small to medium-sized business in England can receive the Small Business Grant Fund (SBGF) of between £1000-£5000 to be spent on professional services fees to help get business back on track.

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Update

On the 29th May 2020, the Chancellor announced more details about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (also referred to as the furlough scheme). This post outlines the changes that will be put into place starting from the 1st July 2020, as well as further changes that are planned for the coming months.

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HMRC Self-Employment Income Support Opens on 13th May

The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) opens on the 13th of May 2020. This new scheme is designed to provide income support for self-employed workers who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read on to find out if you’re eligible, how much you could claim, and how to apply.

Coronavirus: Support For The Self-Employed

The outbreak of coronavirus COVID 19 is having a significant impact on self-employed people across Derby, Nottingham and the wider United Kingdom.

The UK Government has announced some measures to support the self-employed at this time. You can find a list of support that is currently available below, with links to official government resources. 

Coronavirus: Small Business Grants, Loans & Advice

The outbreak of coronavirus COVID 19 is having a significant impact on businesses across Derby, Nottingham and the wider East Midlands area due to the disruption caused by social distancing measures.
The UK Government has announced several funding options to support businesses at this difficult time. You can find a list of available business loans and grants below, with links to official government resources.