SEISS deadline Monday 19th October

Today is your last chance to claim the Self-employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant. If you are eligible and your business has been adversely affected due to COVID-19 on or after 14th July 2020, you must make your claim for the second grant by the end of today.

For further information
Gov.uk website: Check if you can claim a grant through the Self Employment Income Support Scheme

Job Support Scheme expanded to firms required to close due to COVID-19 restrictions

The government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) will be expanded to protect jobs and support businesses that are required to close their doors as a result of coronavirus restrictions.

• Government will pay two thirds of employees’ salaries to protect jobs over the coming months
• Cash grants for businesses required to close in local lockdowns are also increased up to £3,000 per month

For further information
Gov.uk website: News story - Job Support Scheme expanded to firms required to close due to COVID restrictions

Gov.uk website: Fact sheet – Job Support Scheme Expansion for Closed Business Premises

Northern Ireland: Coronavirus: Localised Restrictions Support Scheme

Scotland: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Restrictions Fund

Job Retention Bonus. Claims can be made from 15th February 2021

The Job Retention Bonus is a £1,000 one-off taxable payment made to the employer, for each eligible employee that the business furloughed and kept continuously employed until 31st January 2021. Businesses can claim the bonus between 15th February 2021 and 31st March 2021. This money does not have to be paid to the employee.

For further information
Gov.uk website Check if you can claim the Job Retention Bonus from 15 February 2021

We are expecting the Government to make further announcements regarding additional COVID-19 business support measures. We will keep you up-to-date with a summary of any changes when they occur. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team at DRG.