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From HM Treasury (HMT)
  • Government unlocks £150 million from dormant accounts for coronavirus response

    Culture Secretary accelerates release of funding in further boost for charities and social enterprises across the country

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Future Fund launches today

    The government’s £500 million Future Fund opens for applications today (Wednesday 20 May) with innovative and high-growth British businesses able to secure investment to help them through the Coronavirus outbreak.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Larger businesses to benefit from loans of up to £200 million

    Government extends maximum loan size available through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme from £50 million to £200 million.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Global Tariff backs UK businesses and consumers

    The Government has announced the UK’s new MFN tariff regime, the UK Global Tariff (UKGT).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme set to launch

    Employers will be able to make claims through the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme from 26 May.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government to support businesses through Trade Credit Insurance guarantee

    Businesses with supply chains which rely on Trade Credit Insurance and who are experiencing difficulties maintaining cover due to Coronavirus will get support from the government, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, John Glen has announced.…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Bank of England consent to transfer of authorisation to issue Northern Irish banknotes

    A letter from the Bank of England providing consent for the Royal Bank of Scotland plc to transfer the existing statutory authority to issue commercial banknotes in Northern Ireland from Ulster Bank Limited to National Westminster Bank plc.

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  • New Bounce Back Loans to launch today

    Britain’s small businesses will be able to apply for quick and easy-to access loans of up to £50,000 from today – with the cash expected to land within days.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Lifetime ISA rules changed to help people whose incomes are affected by Coronavirus

    Lifetime ISA rule changes to help people who want to access their funds early.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government pledges £16 million to rescue Rugby League

    The Rugby Football League (RFL) will receive a £16 million cash injection to safeguard the immediate future of the sport for the communities it serves, the Government has announced.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • VAT scrapped on E-publications

    Plans to scrap VAT on e-publications fast-tracked and will come into force tomorrow.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Covid-19: Update on tax policy documents

    HM Treasury and HMRC are today (28 April) setting out new timelines for tax policy consultations and other work in the light of the current Covid-19 crisis.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Small businesses boosted by bounce back loans

    New 100% government backed loan scheme for small business

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Chancellor’s statement to Parliament

    Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today (27 April) updated the House of Commons on the Government’s economic response to Coronavirus.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Emergency fund of up to £10.5 million to support lifeline transport links to the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly

    Government funds will maintain vital transport links to the mainland.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Letter to Home Office (23 April 2020)

    The letter provides clarity on temporary pensions tax changes for those with a protected pension age returning to take on roles to support the government’s response to Covid-19

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Letter to front line staff providing essential banking services

    Letter from the Economic Secretary, John Glen, to front line staff working to provide essential banking services.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government launches new coronavirus business support finder tool

    A new ‘support finder’ tool will help businesses and self-employed people across the UK to quickly and easily determine what financial support is available to them during the coronavirus pandemic.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Financial support for England’s fishing businesses unveiled

    £10 million fund for England’s fishing and aquaculture sectors has been announced.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Chancellor's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 20 April 2020

    Chancellor Rishi Sunak speaks at press conference with Professor Angela McLean, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser and Yvonne Doyle, Medical Director at Public Health England.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government