On 20 May 2020, the Government announced £40 million of government funding to support the UK’s next generation of innovative businesses. The Business Secretary announced that the government is doubling…
Suzi StephensonMay 20, 2020
On 18 May 2020, The Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, responded to a written question regarding the phased re-opening of the UK economy. In…
Suzi StephensonMay 19, 2020
On 19 May 2020, the Government extended the maximum loan size available through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS), from £50 million to £200 million. This increase is…
Suzi StephensonMay 19, 2020
On 14 May 2020, the Government updated their guidance for further education colleges and providers. The guidance has been updated to provide further information on how to plan for wider…
Suzi StephensonMay 15, 2020
On 13 May 2020, the Government launched a £5 million COVID-19 Loneliness Fund, as part of their plan to tackle loneliness during the coronavirus outbreak and period of social distancing.…
Suzi StephensonMay 15, 2020
Eaton Smith Solicitors are offering a free “Tuesday Chat” employment law clinic for TIGA members during the coronavirus pandemic, starting with a 2 hour clinic (9am to 11am) on Tuesday 26…
Suzi StephensonMay 14, 2020
On Thursday 14 May 2020, the Government announced that businesses with supply chains that rely on Trade Credit Insurance, and who are experiencing difficulties maintaining cover due to coronavirus, will…
Suzi StephensonMay 14, 2020
On Wednesday 13 May 2020, the Home Affairs Committee held a virtual session on online harms throughout the coronavirus period, and on the Online Harms White Paper more generally. The…
Suzi StephensonMay 13, 2020
In response to an Urgent Question, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak MP, has announced that the Job Retention Scheme will be extended for four months until the end…
Suzi StephensonMay 12, 2020