Non-essential retail businesses are now expected to be allowed to open from in June The government has now set out a timeline for the reopening of retail businesses. Provided they are able to meet the COVID-19 secure guidelines to protect shoppers and workers, outdoor markets and car showrooms will be able to reopen from 1 June. All other non-essential retail […]
Read moreNew Discretionary Grant Fund As many of you will already know, the Government has set up a discretionary fund to accommodate certain small businesses outside the scope of previously announced grants funds. The Government published guidance for Local Authorities about the new scheme on the 13 May, and sent a letter with Barnet’s allocation of the funding earlier this week. […]
Read moreInformation and support for tenants and landlords During these challenging times we know that tenants and landlords may be worried about making rent or mortgage payments on properties. To make sure tenants are not faced with eviction, the government has put a three month ban on evictions at this time. It is a criminal offence for landlords or […]
Read moreNew business loan scheme open for applications If you run a small or medium-sized business, from today you could benefit from access to finance through the government’s Bounce Back Loans scheme. Loans of between £2,000 and £50,000 are available to businesses negatively impacted by coronavirus. The government will pay any fees or interest for the first 12 months, with loans […]
Read morePlease see here the latest report from the GLA Economics team on the state of the economy in London during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
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