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UK economy shrinks less than first feared after second national lockdown, economists reveal

15th January 202115th January 2021 McGills

The UK economy shrunk less than first feared during the second national lockdown, a major report has revealed. Read More

Government set to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2030

18th November 202018th November 2020 McGills

The Government is set to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2030, with hybrid vehicles to follow in 2035. Read More

Government set to unveil legislation enabling ministers to block foreign takeovers of UK companies

11th November 202011th November 2020 McGills

The Government is set to unveil new legislation that will enable ministers to block firms from ‘hostile states’ from completing takeovers of UK companies. Read More

HMRC urges businesses to act ahead of end of transition period to “avoid disruption”

5th November 20205th November 2020 McGills

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has written to over 250,000 VAT-registered businesses urging them to “act now” ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period. Read More

COVID-19: Payment holidays on credit cards, car finance and personal loans extended

4th November 20204th November 2020 McGills

Payment holidays on credit cards, car finance, personal loans and pawned goods have been extended following the Government’s announcement of a second lockdown from Thursday 5 November. Read More

From in-store to online: the rise of start-ups during the coronavirus pandemic

19th October 202019th October 2020 McGills

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of new business start-ups has increased by 5 per cent during the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period in 2019. Read More

British businesses among “most optimistic” in Europe, Covid-19 study suggests

16th October 202016th October 2020 McGills

Businesses in the UK are more optimistic about their post-coronavirus prospects than in almost any other country in Europe, a major study has revealed. Read More

Heritage organisations set to receive £103 million under Culture Recovery Fund

9th October 20209th October 2020 McGills

Some 445 heritage organisations affected by Covid-19 are set to receive more than £103 million in affordable loans and grant funding, it has been revealed. Read More

COVID-19: National Audit Office warns up to 60 per cent of Bounce Back Loans may not be paid back

7th October 20207th October 2020 McGills

The Government’s spending watchdog, the National Audit Office (NAO), has warned that up to 60 per cent of businesses may not pay back the 100 per cent Government-backed Bounce Back Loans Scheme (BBLS) because of fraudulent applications and minimal credit checks. Read More

Government set to announce extension of Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme

23rd September 202023rd September 2020 McGills

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is expected to announce the extension of the Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) until the end of November. Read More

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