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What does the National Insurance hike mean for small businesses?
The government has announced a 1.25 per cent increase to National Insurance from April 2022 to pay for…
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How has Covid-19 affected landlords and tenants? Download our report
How has the pandemic affected the UK rental market? Read our in-depth report to find out landlords’ views…
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Revealed: over half of landlords have lost money due to Covid-19
Read on to find out the financial impact of Covid-19 on landlords and how it’s affected their relationship…
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The UK staycation boom – what are people searching for?
From staycation ideas to hotspots and popular features, we’ve analysed Google search data to see what people are…
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When does furlough end? A guide to furlough for business owners
Understand the government’s furlough scheme, including when it’s due to end, which employees and businesses are eligible, and…
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Coronavirus loans: when do I have to pay them back?
Coronavirus loans were first introduced for small businesses in 2020 with favourable terms for borrowers. Read our guide…
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What’s the impact of Covid-19 on small businesses? Here’s our 2021 report
We’ve spoken to small business owners and the self-employed about the impact of Covid-19 and restrictions – here’s…
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What is the Restart Grant and how do I apply?
The government launched the coronavirus Restart Grant at the beginning of April 2021. Here’s our guide on eligibility…
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Female run small businesses grow 18% in the last five years
More women than ever are running their own small business, according to recent research from Simply Business. Click…
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Can tradespeople work during lockdown? The government’s safety guidelines for people that work on site and in people’s homes
If you can’t work from home, you can work during lockdown. This applies to many tradespeople, but you…
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