Coronavirus
Coronavirus is a worldwide pandemic that is affecting millions of individuals and businesses. These are uncertain and unprecedented times and as the spread of Covid-19 continues, we want to support you, our clients, the best we can. Hopefully a brighter future lies ahead with the roll-out of the vaccine now taking place.
We will be posting updates on this page as soon as the UK Government announces any new measures to tackle the virus and support you and your business.
Latest COVID-19 update
Coronavirus restrictions remain in place. Find out what you can and cannot do.
(COVID-19) Coronavirus restrictions: what you can and cannot do – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Government-backed business loans pass £50bn
1.2 million businesses receive coronavirus support loans.
UK in first technical recession in 11 years
Economy shrinks by 20.4% in Q2 2020.
Employment falls by largest amount since 2009
Over-65s most likely to be affected by job losses.
One in three firms plan redundancies
More job cuts expected by the autumn.
Govt. sets out first homes scheme details
Housing secretary aims to tackle rising house prices.
Economic hit ‘less severe than feared’
Bank of England’s first forecast since the pandemic hit.