We are now in Tier 2 restrictions and we have new sets of grants to administer to local businesses. The first is the LRSG Closed December which is exclusively for pubs and bars who do not serve table meals and
Tier 2 business grants
Claim for wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Claim for 80% of your employee’s wages plus any employer National Insurance and pension contributions, if you have put them on furlough because of coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wages-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
Small Business Grant Fund by West Suffolk Council
We have paid out over £13.4m so far to just over 1200 West Suffolk businesses eligible for the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality grants.
HMRC COVID-19 Update
On 26th March the Chancellor announced a new Self-employment Income Support Scheme to support self-employed people who have been adversely affected by COVID-19. GOV.UK has further details about who is eligible for the scheme and how it will work. Self-employed
Companies receive 3-month extension to file accounts during COVID-19
Please see https://www.gov.uk/government/news/companies-to-receive-3-month-extension-period-to-file-accounts-during-covid-19
Support local businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic
Adding some light to what feels like a dark time, the Jockey Club are keen to reach out to local businesses to see how they can support in assisting the vulnerable and elderly. Using the Discover Newmarket buses, Jockey Club staff would
West Suffolk Council Support for Businesses
West Suffolk Council is working in partnership to prioritise help to businesses and individuals at this difficult time. Please see https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-support-for-business.cfm
Chancellor sets out package of temporary and targeted measures to support public services, individuals and businesses
On 11 March 2020, the Chancellor set out a package of temporary and targeted measures to support public services, individuals and businesses through the economic disruption caused by COVID-19. The Chancellor’s budget support information is important for dance individuals and