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What is Business Interruption Insurance?

What is Business Interruption Insurance?

Posted 4 years ago


With the coronavirus outbreak having inflicted significant economic damage on businesses throughout the UK, many have resorted to utilising the raft of government support schemes that were introduce..

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Business Banking Resolution Service To Open In November

Business Banking Resolution Service To Open In November

Posted 4 years ago


The Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) will now start to resolve disputes between businesses and participating banks from the middle of November, it has been announced. Designed to settle a..

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Only 43% of Businesses Plan to Claim Furlough Bonus

Only 43% of Businesses Plan to Claim Furlough Bonus

Posted 4 years ago


According to figures released today, almost half of businesses do not intend to claim the £1,000 furlough bonus made available by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.  In its latest Coronavirus Busin..

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The Small Business Leadership Programme: Giving Businesses the Tools to Overcome Covid-19

The Small Business Leadership Programme: Giving Businesses the Tools to Overcome Covid-19

Posted 4 years ago


With the coronavirus crisis forcing businesses to adopt new ways of operating, the Government has announced the launch of £20m to help improve businesses’ management, productivity and pr..

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CEO of Nextfin To Host Webinar on Raising Finance for Your Business

CEO of Nextfin To Host Webinar on Raising Finance for Your Business

Posted 4 years ago


As part of its ongoing support for entrepreneurs, Nextfin will be hosting a free webinar for individuals who are looking to start their own business.  Sacha Bright, CEO of Nextfin the UK's onl..

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Over £13bn Provided to Businesses Through CBILS

Over £13bn Provided to Businesses Through CBILS

Posted 4 years ago


Over £13bn has been provided through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan scheme so far, according to the latest figures from the Treasury.  Nearly 59,000 small and medium-sized bu..

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Fifth of Business Owners Uncertain About Re-opening After Pandemic

Fifth of Business Owners Uncertain About Re-opening After Pandemic

Posted 4 years ago


Nearly one fifth of the UK’s small and medium sized enterprises have expressed uncertainty as to whether they will be able to survive the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, new rese..

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What Is the Recovery Advice for Business Scheme, And How Can I Benefit?

What Is the Recovery Advice for Business Scheme, And How Can I Benefit?

Posted 4 years ago


The Recovery Advice for Business scheme, supported by the government and hosted on the Enterprise Nation website, will give small firms access to free, one-to-one advice with an expert adviser to he..

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Businesses Set To Benefit from £20m Worth of New Government Grants

Businesses Set To Benefit from £20m Worth of New Government Grants

Posted 4 years ago


Small businesses in England are set to benefit from £20 million of new funding in the government’s latest efforts to help firms recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. ..

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What is The Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme, And How Do I Apply?

What is The Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme, And How Do I Apply?

Posted 4 years ago


Introduced as part of the Chancellor’s Spring Budget, employers with fewer than 250 employees can now seek a refund from the government for the cost of providing 2 weeks of coronavirus-related..

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