The Prime Minister has announced further financial support to help business through this next stage of national lockdown.

The extension covers companies legally required to shut as part of local or national lockdown restrictions.

The potential to receive a £1,000 payment for retaining employees who had been previously furloughed.

In his mini Budget, the Chancellor announced a number of new temporary measures to assist the economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic.

This scheme helps small and medium-sized businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Scheme is open to most businesses, regardless of turnover, who meet the eligibility criteria and who were established on or before 1 March 2020.