Coronavirus (COVID 19): insights, advice and support for businesses

The coronavirus pandemic is causing disruption and uncertainty across the globe and many businesses are facing unprecedented challenges. As the Government continues to announce support and advice, we will continue to provide useful insights on critical areas, including reliefs for business, funding and business continuity, to ensure that you are kept up to date.

Latest update - 1 April 2020

Charities: The Charity Commission has updated their guidance to include information about changing charitable objects and sources of support from other organisations – contact us for more information.
Business support: the Government has updated the guidance on business support grant funding, with clarification on eligibility of charities and reporting requirements – contact us for further guidance.
Insolvency: companies undergoing a rescue or restructure process will be able to continue trading, and wrongful trading provisions for company directors will be suspended – contact us for advice.
AGMs: the Chartered Governance Institute have published guidance for listed companies on holding AGMs and managing associated risks in light of stay-at-home measures – contact us for advice.
Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS): those who are self-employed, or a member of a partnership, can apply for a grant worth 80 per cent of their monthly profits, up to a maximum of £2,500 a month. Find out more.
Job Retention Scheme (JRS): employers can designate those who would otherwise have been laid off as being on leave of absence or ‘furloughed’. This scheme operates instead of redundancy or lay off. Find out more.
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP): SMEs can reclaim the SSP paid for sickness absences due to the coronavirus. Find out more.

Your people considerations

From people management, to payroll and employment taxes, discover the key considerations that you need to take for your employees amidst the global health crisis.

Relief and support for businesses

The Government announced considerable measures to help during this global health crisis. Discover the support available, and practical steps you can take now.

Scenario planning and stress testing

Stress testing and scenario planning are crucial amidst the coronavirus health crisis; explore some of the steps you should take.

Supply chain management

Supply chains are facing significant pressure and so it is critical for organisations to be proactive in their continuity plans.

Using technology to support your business

Don't overlook the measures you will need to implement to ensure that networks and cyber defences can cope with the increase in working from home.

Featured announcements

Ensure you're up to date with the key announcements and notices that you need to be aware of amidst the coronavirus health crisis.

Education

We summarise the steps you can take to mitigate the issues caused by coronavirus.

Manufacturing

A summary of the resources and Government support available to the real estate sector.

Media

Businesses in the creative sector can generate cash by claiming creative sector tax relief.

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