The government’s landmark Eat Out to Help Out scheme will start at the beginning of August and run throughout the month. The scheme was announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in his Summer Economic Update. It will provide a 50% reduction for sit-down meals in participating cafes, restaurants and pubs across …
NIESR calls for furlough scheme to be kept open
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) has called for the government to keep the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) open for longer. The CJRS is being wound down after helping support 11 million people through the crisis, and will come to an end in October. The NIESR …
UK economy ‘still stuck in first gear’
The UK’s economy is ‘still stuck in first gear’, with many businesses operating at half their pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) capacity, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The BCC’s Coronavirus Impact Tracker found that over half of businesses were suffering from reduced demand. In fact, customer demand and possible future …
FRC urges companies to provide high-quality disclosures on impact of coronavirus
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has urged companies to provide more detailed disclosures on the impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) has had on their firm. In a new review, the FRC stated that although companies provided sufficient information to enable individuals to understand the impact COVID-19 has had on their performance, …
Claims deadline approaching for first phase of furlough scheme
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims for periods ending on or before 30 June 2020 must be made by 31 July 2020, HMRC has reminded employers. Employers and agents must submit all CJRS claims for periods ending on or before 30 June 2020 by 31 July 2020. After this date …
Business groups cautious on easing of lockdown restrictions
Businesses groups have given a cautious response to the easing of lockdown restrictions in England announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson last week. Josh Hardie, Deputy Director General at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), said: ‘Businesses know the return to offices must not risk an infection spike. Firms can be …
IFS warns taxes will rise as result of coronavirus lockdown
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned that the government will need to raise taxes in order to pay for the economic support measures announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the Summer Economic Update. The cost of the Chancellor’s economic support measures has risen to £190 billion, according to …