Tag: Rishi Sunak
Business rates holidays ‘totally out of step with current economy’, argues retail campaigner
Vivienne King is CEO of Shopkeepers’ Campaign, part of the British Property Federation, which is fighting for the reform of business rates in the UK
BUDGET 2021: Chancellor announces recovery loans, business rates relief and furlough scheme
The UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday revealed the Government's Budget for 2021, including a host of extensions to existing coronavirus business support schemes as...
Furlough scheme extended until September
Speaking ahead of his statement in the Commons today, Rishi Sunak acknowledged that the scheme had been a ‘lifeline’ to many during the pandemic and said it ‘is only right we continue to help business and individuals’
BUDGET 2021: Jewellers to be eligible for up to £18k ‘restart grant’ under new...
The UK Government will reportedly set aside £5 billion for a 'restart grant' fund for businesses to tide them over until the full repeal...
Government expected to extend furlough scheme until summer
After comments by business minister Paul Scully about incoming announcements about the Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to extend the furlough scheme
Jewellers eligible for grants of at least £4,000 per shop as third lockdown bites
This will see many retail businesses receive up to £9,000 per property in order to help them through a difficult Q1
BREAKING NEWS: Chancellor confirms furlough scheme still to end next month
In doing so he launched a wage subsidy package which he said will support employees working in “viable” jobs.