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2020 Spending Review – key points

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Spending Review on 25 November, setting out government plans for the economy and spending. The headlines were that said the government is set to borrow a r…


PM’s latest announcement

The Prime Minister has confirmed that current restrictions will remain in place in England until midnight on 2 December. After that, new strengthened regional tiers will be put in place for loc…


Northern Ireland: Statement on Executive decisions as at 12 November 2020

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have written to the Assembly outlining decisions taken by the Executive on the Covid-19 response.

Cafes may open from 20 November, but licensed premises not …


CJRS – extension of furloughing from 1 November 2020

The Government has now published the guidance for the extended CJRS. The guidance is an updated version of the original guidance, with details of how to claim for periods after 1 …


Changes to Bounce Back Loans

About: The scheme helps small and medium-sized businesses to borrow between £2,000 and up to 25% of their turnover. The maximum loan available is £50,000.

The government guarantees 100% of the…


New rules in Wales from 9 November when firebreak ends

When the firebreak period ends in Wales on 9 November, there will be a new set of national measures, which will replace the previous restrictions.

Businesses that were required to clos…


New national COVID measures for Wales

First Minister Mark Drakeford has set out the new post-firebreak measures in Wales. A new and simpler set of national rules will apply once the Wales-wide firebreak lockdown comes to an…


Job Retention Scheme extended – JSS on hold

Following the announcement that England is to enter a second national lockdown with effect from Thursday 5 November, the Prime Minister confirmed that the Job Retention Scheme – widely known as th…


Scotland publishes proposals for tourism recovery

The Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce has published its recommendations for supporting the sector’s recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The taskforce was charged with looking at what priority rescue measures both …


Wales closes hospitality, leisure and non-essential retail businesses in short, sharp national lockdown

Resume of what is permitted in tiers across the UK

The First Minister for Wales has announced today that, as of this Friday 23 October from 6pm, everyone must stay at home and non-…