Breaking News from Irwin Mitchell: Furlough scheme expected to open on 20 April
Wed 8th April 2020
Representatives from HMRC have today told a Parliamentary Select Committee that the online portal being built to process the payments of furloughed staff will be open from Monday 20 April and HMRC will be ready to make payments by Thursday 30 April.
Turnover expected to halve for 70 per cent of micro businesses due to coronavirus, research shows
Wed 8th April 2020
University of Sheffield study reveals vulnerability of micro businesses employing up to nine people each
BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Businesses not yet successfully accessing government loan and grant schemes
Wed 8th April 2020
Results from the second BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that most businesses have not yet successfully accessed the government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and the grants for small businesses.
BCC responds to boost for Coronavirus business support schemes
Fri 3rd April 2020
Welcoming Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement on measures to boost financial support for businesses affected by Coronavirus, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:
BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: First results show heavy toll on UK business communities as majority of firms face cash flow crisis
Thu 2nd April 2020
Results from the BCC’s first Covid-19 Business Impact Tracker paints a concerning, if unsurprising, picture for business communities affected by Coronavirus.
BCC responds to changes to insolvency laws
Mon 30th March 2020
Commenting on Business Secretary Alok Sharma’s announcement on the relaxation of the insolvency rules, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:
Apprenticeships Update – Covid-19 response for businesses from The Sheffield College
Fri 27th March 2020
In response to the impact of COVID-19, the government has released a package of measures to ensure employers, training providers and assessment organisations can continue to support their apprentices through to the completion of their Apprenticeship.
Sheffield Hallam University wins bid to host UPP Foundation’s Civic University Network
Fri 27th March 2020
Sheffield Hallam University has been chosen to be the host of the Civic University Network, following a competitive bidding process.
BCC comments on government support for the self-employed
Fri 27th March 2020
Welcoming measures outlined by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to support the self-employed and sole traders whose businesses have been affected by Coronavirus, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said:
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