COVID-19 – further expansion of access to coronavirus testing 29th April 2020 Today the Government announced that anyone in England with coronavirus symptoms who either must go to work or is over 65 can now be tested. Further information... Local News
COVID-19 - LOAN SCHEME ANNOUNCED 28th April 2020 The Government has today announced a new scheme for those in need of smaller loans. Businesses can apply for the new Bounce Back Loans up to a maximum of £50... Local News
3,720 small businesses in Scarborough Borough Council receive Government coronavirus support 22nd April 2020 The Government has distributed more than £12 billion to local authorities for the small business grants scheme. More than £6 billion has already been paid out... Local News
The Government has launched a new ‘support finder’ tool 21st April 2020 The Government has launched a new ‘support finder’ tool which will help businesses and self-employed people across the UK to quickly and easily determine what... Local News
Support for fishing and aquaculture businesses 21st April 2020 I am delighted to inform that the Government has launched a new £10m Fisheries Response Fund (FRF) for England’s fishing and aquaculture businesses. If you... Local News
Government Response to Sunday Times Insight article 20th April 2020 The Government has provided a comprehensive response to an article in the Sunday Times which contains a series of falsehoods and errors. You can read the full... Westminster News
Help to claim – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 16th April 2020 You can claim for employees: That were employed as of 19 March 2020 and were on your PAYE payroll on or before that date; this means that you will have made an... Local News
Furlough scheme cut-off date extended to 19 March 15th April 2020 Thousands more employees will able to receive support through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) after the eligibility date was extended to 19 March... Westminster News
Claiming grants through the coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-employment Income Support Scheme 14th April 2020 HMRC have updated their information for the Self-employment Income Support Scheme. The latest information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a... Local News