Government u-turn on lockdown changes
Lockdown changes – in England – that were due to come into effect on 1 August 2020, have been delayed until at least 15 August. The last-minute announcement by the Prime Minister,
£50 bike repair voucher scheme launched
The government has launched a new scheme – open to anyone in England – with a bike in need of repair. The Fix your Bike Voucher Scheme is a new initiative that has been championed
Local authorities to receive £500m additional support
The government has confirmed allocations for individual councils in England from the £500 million of additional support for Coronavirus-related spending pressures. This
Draft legislation published for Finance Bill 2020-21
The government has published the draft legislation for Finance Bill 2020-21, along with accompanying explanatory notes, tax information and impact notes. The consultation on draft
Sports facilities to open this month
In a surprising move, the government has given permission for sports facilities in England to begin reopening. Initial projections had suggested that gyms would be closed until at
Holiday package refunds
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a COVID-19 taskforce in March 2020 to identify any commercial practices that adversely affect consumers and to take enforcement
Reminder of businesses opening since 4 July 2020
A reminder that since 4 July 2020, many business sectors have been given permission to reopen in England. The businesses are expected to follow COVID-19 secure guidelines.
The
Reminder of businesses not opening 4 July 2020
There are business sectors that have not yet been given permission to reopen in England. There has been no indication given as to when these businesses will be able to
Finance Bill 2020 progress
The government’s Finance Bill 2020 (formally known as Finance Bill 2019-21) has now completed its passage through the House of Commons and the 1st reading at the House of
Financial help for debt advisers
The government has announced that an extra £37.8 million will be made available to support debt advice providers during 2020-21. The distribution of the money will be