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Nov 10 2020

How we’ve been supporting our clients, Sandy Smith Golf

Categories: COVID-19Leisure

The leisure industry has been heavily impacted by COVID-19, with many having to close their doors during some of their most lucrative months. At EQ, we have worked closely with our clients to provide relevant support and advice to ensure they are able to welcome back their own customers as soon as it is safe more

Nov 5 2020

Deadline extended for Government backed loans

Categories: COVID-19

Along with the extensions announced for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self Employment Income Support Scheme, the Treasury have also confirmed that they will be extending the deadlines for all government backed loans. These will include the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS), the Bounce Back more

Nov 3 2020

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant extension

Categories: COVID-19

Update: Since this article was published the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced an increase to 80% of average trading profits, up to £7,500 for the grant covering November to January. You can read more here. Further details have been released on the extension of the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) which was mentioned in the Winter more

Nov 2 2020

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended until December

Categories: COVID-19EQ AccountingPayroll

Update: Since this article was published the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced a further extension to the CJRS until 31 March 2021. You can read more here. The Government announced late on Saturday 31 October 2020 that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be extended until December. The CJRS extension will be open to employers across the more

Oct 29 2020

Nightclubs and Soft Play Areas to benefit from the COVID-19 Contingency Fund

Categories: COVID-19HealthcareLeisure

As part of the Scottish Government’s £40m Coronavirus Restriction Fund to support businesses affected by the latest COVID-19 restrictions, there will be a one-off grant offered to nightclubs and soft play centres. The £11m COVID-19 Contingency Fund is the first phase of business grants, offering one-off grants of up to £50,000 for businesses in both sectors who more

Oct 27 2020

Further changes announced for the Job Support Scheme

Categories: COVID-19EQ Accounting

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced further changes to the Job Support Scheme (JSS), creating two variations – JSS Open and JSS Closed. Starting on 1 November 2020, and running for 6 months until April 2021, both grants will offer additional support for employees whose working hours may be reduced over the winter months. JSS Open The more