New national lockdown and changes to business support measures

New national lockdown and changes to business support measures

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson speaking at a press conference on Saturday night, 31 October 2020, confirmed widespread expectations of a second national lockdown in England to help stem the growing resurgence of the coronavirus. The Government was faced with significant concerns that if they…

Self-Employed and Job Retention Scheme Changes

Self-Employed and Job Retention Scheme Changes

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has outlined how the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will operate moving forward to allow for employees to return to work part-time. Following that announcement, self-employed workers got a boost when it was revealed that they will be able to get Government…