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)
Banks lift mortgage rates
Rise due to expected BoE rate cut delays.
Government borrowing higher than forecast
Borrowing for the year £6.6 billion higher than expected.
Interest rates may increase renewable energy costs
£29 billion could be added to energy bills by 2050.
UK video game developers receive funding boost
£3m awarded to help UK game developers scale.
Unemployment rises as job market falters
Unemployment rate rose to highest level in 6 months.
Inflation drops to lowest rate in two years
Down to 3.2% in March, from 3.4% in February.