A new online service has been announced to launch allowing small businesses to claim a rebate for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments to staff affected by the coronavirus. Following the government's announcement in March's budget that small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) would be reimbursed … [Read more...]
News for: Coronavirus Business Updates
May 15th – Coronavirus News Updates
Latest Data Testing: 2,219,281 tests have now taken place + 126,064 on yesterday Positive tests: 233,151 people have tested positive + 3,446 on previous day Loss of life: 33,614 people have died across all settings, +428 more deaths since the previous day’s figures Government Daily … [Read more...]
May 13th – Coronavirus News Updates
Latest data: Testing: 2,007,146 tests have now taken place + 85,293 yesterday Positive tests: 226,463 people have tested positive + 3,403 on previous day Loss of life: 32,692 people have died across all settings, 627 more deaths since the previous day’s figures Government Daily … [Read more...]
5 Considerations for employers before a return to work after Lockdown
Following the Prime Minister's recent announcement that sectors such as manufacturing and construction should return to work after the coronavirus lockdown, Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels has set out five considerations for employers to protect their staff. Employment Law and HR Associate at the … [Read more...]
May 6th – Coronavirus Latest Updates:
Latest data: Testing: 1,383,842 tests for the virus have been carried out Positive tests: 194,990 people have tested positive Loss of life: 29,427 people have died across all settings, 693 more deaths since the previous day’s figures Government Daily Briefings Tuesday 5th May UK … [Read more...]
Government launch top-up to local business grant funds scheme
A top-up fund has been set up for certain small businesses previously outside the scope of the local business grant funds scheme to access support during the coronavirus outbreak. The £617 million fund will support small businesses with ongoing fixed property-related costs outside of the business … [Read more...]
Bounce Back Loans launched with 100% government backed guarantee
Small businesses can now benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing Bounce Back Loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders. The first 12 months of the loan will be both interest free and with no repayments as part of the government's package of support for businesses … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Furlough leave explained
As part of the government’s support package during the coronavirus pandemic, businesses have been given the option to put staff on furlough leave as part of its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Charlie Wood, Solicitor at Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels LLP, explains the key things you need to know … [Read more...]
May 1st – Coronavirus latest updates:
Latest data: Testing: 901,905 tests for the virus have been carried out UK Cases: 171,253 have tested positive, + 6,032 on previous day Loss of life: 26,771 people have died in hospital, care homes and community, + 674 on previous day Government Daily Briefing Thursday 30th … [Read more...]
April 29th – Coronavirus Latest Updates
Latest data: Testing: 763,387 people have now been tested for the virus UK Cases: 161,145 have tested positive, + 4,309 on previous day Loss of life: In hospital, 21,678 people have died + 586 on previous day Government Daily Briefings Tuesday 28th April Delivered by Health … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council to hold first ‘virtual’ cabinet meeting
Cheshire East Council has announced its cabinet is to meet via a virtual meeting in order to continue business during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Council will meet online for the first time on 5th May to ensure council business progresses, despite social distancing restrictions and the council's … [Read more...]
24th April: Coronavirus Latest Update
Latest data: Testing: 583,496 people have now been tested for the virus UK Cases: 138,078 133,495 have tested positive, + 4,583 on previous day Loss of life: In hospital, 18,738 people have died + 638 on previous day Government Daily Briefing Thursday 23rd April The Secretary of … [Read more...]