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)
Warning that unfair banking is harming small firms
Treasury says confidence among SMEs has fallen.
Water firms ask for bill increases
Proposed rises range from between 24% and 91%.
Insolvency figures rise by 18%
Surge attributed to high borrowing rates and inflation.
Brexit border checks to cost further £4.7bn
Multiple delays and shortages increase financial outlays.
250k construction workers needed by 2028
Skills gap in the construction industry needs to be addressed.
Treasury grants HMRC £51 million to improve helplines
The funds aim to improve the call response rate.