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Financial assistance for self-employed workers

Boris Johnson has placed the UK on a police-enforced lockdown, as part of drastic new measures to bring the coronavirus outbreak under control. This means people can only leave their homes for very limited reasons, with police given the power to enforce this. The news followed an announcement that the

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Coronavirus closure of non-essential shops

The NHS announced that more than 8,000 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK, with the global number of infected topping 400,000. With Europe the epicentre of the pandemic, we consider the impact on businesses across the UK and the support available to them. Closure of non-essential shops

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Coronavirus: Stay home and stay safe

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that more than 300,000 cases of coronavirus recorded worldwide, an increase of 100,000 in just four days. As the NHS announces the total number of UK deaths has reached 335, the government has announced further action to limit the spread of coronavirus. Closure

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What does a £350bn stimulus package for businesses look like?

The coronavirus outbreak which began in China, has now infected more than 200,000 people across the world. The rapid spread of the virus has left businesses counting costs, as the economic fallout stretches across the UK. A £350bn stimulus package On Tuesday, the chancellor Rishi Sunak announced support for struggling

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£330bn new business budget for Covid-19

The chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a new package of financial support to support the economy during the coronavirus outbreak. The original budget which was announced less than a week ago is already out of date, with the UK entering an entirely new world as the coronavirus outbreak spreads. The

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A £30bn package for SMEs. How will the Chancellor’s latest budget help?

Rishi Sunak has delivered his first budget, announcing the government’s spending plans and taxes for the year ahead. A huge £30bn package has been established to help UK businesses through the challenging times ahead. To help you understand the key points, we take a look at what it means for

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Coronavirus what’s the impact on the economy?

As coronavirus cases begin to spread, the world economy is beginning to feel the pressure. Corporate giants such as HSBC and Apple have warned that the outbreak is likely to hit their profits, with other industries also expecting to feel the pressure. As authorities battle to contain this new virus,

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Brexit day, what happens next?

January 31st is quickly approaching, which means Brexit day is just around the corner. The past 3 years have been filled with uncertainty surrounding the UK’s official withdrawal from the European Union (EU), but now that the date is here what happens next? What exactly is Brexit? In 2016 the

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What do we think to a Four-Day Week?

This week, John McDonnell announced at the Labour Conference his vision for Britain to work the shortest hours in Europe within a decade if the Labour party come to power. What is being proposed? Labour are proposing a 32 hours (or four day) working week, with no reduction in pay

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Octopus Energy Merger Talks with Co-op Energy

Octopus Energy looks to acquire Co-op Energy

London based Octopus Energy are looking to get their tentacles on Co-op Energy, with reported merger talks taking place. Octopus Energy is rapidly growing with more than 800,000 domestic and business energy customers. According to The Sunday Times, these talks could result in Octopus Energy acquiring “some or all” of

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