A new government backed loan scheme was launched 6 April 2021. A recent news story confirming the details is reproduced below: The scheme, which was announced at budget and runs until 31 December 2021, will be administered by the British Business Bank, with loans available…
Year: 2021
The new Mortgage Guarantee Scheme
The mortgage guarantee scheme that was announced March 2021 is intended as a temporary measure. It will be open for new mortgage applications from April 2021 to December 2022, in line with the government’s view that the current scarcity of high loan-to-value lending is primarily…
National Insurance cut for employers of veterans
A National Insurance contributions holiday for businesses who employ armed forces veterans comes into force 6 April 2021. The policy allows employers to claim National Insurance contributions relief for veterans they have hired during their first year of civilian employment after leaving the armed forces.…
Lockdown rule changes 12 April 2021
On 12 April, the rules that government has required us to follow to combat COVID-19, changed. From that date: non-essential retail will be able to reopen personal care premises such as hairdressers and nail salons will be able to reopen public buildings such as libraries…