Money laundering supervision payment deferrals and deregistration announced by HM Revenue & Customs
May 2020
Businesses that require money laundering supervision from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) can receive a six-month payment deferral or deregistration where an annual fee is due between 1 May and 30 September 2020, it has been announced.
Maximum Government-backed loan amount for larger businesses increased to £200 million
May 2020
The Government has announced an increase in the maximum amount that larger businesses can borrow under the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) from £50 million to £200 million.
Coronavirus Future Fund opens to applications
May 2020
The Future Fund, which offers convertible loans of between £125,000 and £5 million to innovative companies facing financial difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has opened.
New Coronavirus insolvency legislation proposed
May 2020
The Corporate Governance and Insolvency Bill (the Bill) has been introduced in Parliament to support businesses that are struggling as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Acas launches new guidance on mental health in the workplace during COVID-19
May 2020
Acas has published new guidance to help businesses manage mental health in the workplace during the current pandemic.
COVID-19 – An assessment of safe working arrangements
May 2020
As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, businesses must assess how their work environment and arrangements can be made safe for employees and visitors.
Government expands Access to Work scheme to help disabled employees work from home
May 2020
The Government’s Access to Work scheme has been expanded to include support for disabled staff that need to work from home.
Are you up to date with the Good Work Plan rules?
May 2020
The Government’s Good Work Plan is now in force, with several legislative changes taking effect to strengthen the rights of workers in ‘insecure’ employment.
House moves and viewings can begin again in England
May 2020
The Government has issued new guidance for England that will allow house moves and viewings to begin again from 13 May 2020.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) extended until October
May 2020
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has confirmed that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be extended until the end of October, with no changes until the end of July when employers currently using the scheme will be able to bring back furloughed employees part-time.
