
Coronavirus
The measures to handle or financial impacts of COVID-19.
Coronavirus loans’ bill passes £22bn
£14bn paid out in first two weeks of bounce-back loans.
HMRC relaxes stance on home office equipment
Reimbursing employee costs waived for 2020/21.
COVID-19 puts economy into ‘significant recession’
GDP slumps 5.8% in March, and 2% in Q1 2020.
Employers’ guidance on reopening workplaces
Government states “workplaces must be safe and COVID-secure”.
Protecting yourself against COVID-19 phishing scams
Increased internet use in lockdown leads to rise in email scams.
Relief as furlough scheme extends to October
Chancellor praised for listening to concerns.
Govt. clarifies guidance on returning to work
New guides for eight different lines of work.
Businesses want clarity before returning to work
Plans to ease restrictions “need more detail”.