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Two-thirds of small firms plan to invest in their business this year
The latest SME Barometer from Barclaycard indicates small green shoots of recovery for the UK’s business community, as the nation’s COVID-19 lockdown starts to ease.
First published 29 May 2020 | Last updated 20 Mar 2024
Millions buy local and shift their support to community businesses
First published 27 May 2020
Last updated 27 May 2020
Mortgage payment holiday set to be extended
First published 22 May 2020
Last updated 3 Nov 2020
Majority of small firms ready to reopen with social distancing measures in place
First published 21 May 2020
Last updated 21 May 2020
Hardship Fund announced for small businesses in Northern Ireland
First published 18 May 2020
Last updated 19 May 2020
Local businesses offered advertising campaigns free of charge
First published 13 May 2020
Last updated 15 May 2020
7 reasons why you should shop locally in the post-coronavirus climate
First published 13 May 2020
Last updated 20 Mar 2024
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended until October
First published 12 May 2020
Last updated 29 May 2020
59,000 small company directors sign petition as the #ForgottenLtd movement gains momentum
First published 12 May 2020
Last updated 14 May 2020
One-in-ten Britons plan start-ups during COVID-19 pandemic
First published 11 May 2020
Last updated 20 Mar 2024
Business rates revaluation in England postponed
First published 6 May 2020
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HMRC starts contacting self-employed eligible for COVID-19 support
First published 4 May 2020
Last updated 4 May 2020
Local grant fund top-up to help small businesses in England
First published 4 May 2020
Last updated 4 May 2020
Bounce Back Loan Scheme for small businesses launches
First published 4 May 2020
Last updated 5 May 2020
Struggling sectors may get further furlough extensions
First published 1 May 2020
Last updated 13 May 2020