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Rishi Sunak offers 100% state-backed loans to smallest firms

The chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced full state guarantees on lending to Britain's smallest businesses

House of Lords committee raises concerns over IR35 changes

The report found the government proposals to be “riddled with problems, unfairness’s, and unintended consequences”

Insurers to pay out £1.2bn in Covid-19 claims

The estimate includes £900m for business interruption claims, a record £275m for cancelled travel and £25m for cancelled weddings, school trips, and events

UK considering 100% guarantees on smallest business loans

Rishi Sunak has been under sustained pressure from Conservative lawmakers and the Bank of England, the Financial Times reported

Open letter: government continues to ignore £70bn events industry

Neill Hendry, general manager at event management company Chill Out! shares an open letter outlining his frustration with the government's lack of action

Limited company directors need urgent help, IPSE tells Treasury Select Committee

Speaking at the evidence session, Chamberlain called for the government to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to include dividends

Government may prioritise events based on value to economy

The Business of Events, a not for profit series of independent cross sector events designed to engage, support and promote the UK events industry,

Furlough applications open, funds released within six days

Under the furlough scheme, the government will cover 80% of the wages of employees, up to a maximum of £2,500 a month

Small business minister “considering extra support” for limited company contractors

It comes after IPSE research showed that 45% of freelancers fear they will not be able to afford basic costs

Arena Birmingham announces rebrand

Arena Birmingham has today announced that is has rebranded to Utilita Arena Birmingham. The venue said the rebrand ‘reflects a multi-year partnership with Britain’s leading Smart

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