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Government increases support for self-employed
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Government launches leadership programmes to help small businesses grow
The government has today announced a £20 million investment programme to improve small business leadership and

“Usual hours” For Flexible Furlough claims
Although it is not a change announced by the Chancellor on 8 July we thought that

Kickstart Scheme for new 16 to 24 Year Olds
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Temporary 5% VAT rate for food, accommodation and attractions now in place
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Registrations for the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme now open
Restaurants and other establishments serving food for on-premises consumption can now sign up to a new

UK government throws hospitality sector a £4 billion lifeline
The UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced cuts to VAT worth over £4 billion to support

Summer Economic Update 2020 – Highlights
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Recapitalisation Group – Interim update
This interim update, published today, 8 July 2020, from the Recapitalisation Group, chaired by TheCityUK Leadership