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Rishi Sunak

Articles and news featuring Rishi Sunak, in his roles as both Chancellor of the Exchequer and Prime Minister.

Government Grants

When and where to apply for the new 80% self-employed grant

Newly self-employed, company directors and part-time self-employed still excluded from third self-employed grant

Government Grants

Job Support Scheme changes what they mean for your business

Grants of £2,100 for businesses caught in Tier 2 restrictions, slashed employer contributions to Job Support Scheme and doubling of help for self-employed

Tax

Just when you thought it couldn’t get worse, business rates return in April

Government stays silent on whether retail and hospitality business rates holiday will be extended, as 170,000 businesses appeal against rates

Government Grants

Rishi Sunak plans grants for small businesses hit by hard lockdown

Pubs and restaurants would be forced to shut completely at highest level of mooted three-tier system

Government Grants

How the local furlough scheme grant will work for your small business

Government will pay 100% of wages for small businesses forced to shut in hard lockdown.

News

Job Support Scheme what it means for your small business

Government will cover one-third of staff wages for full-time employees on days they are unable to work

News

Rishi Sunak eyes subsidising wages of part-time workers

Government would cover one third of wages for staff on days they are not working, based on proposed CBI scheme

News

Rishi Sunak to extend government coronavirus business support

Chancellor Rishi Sunak expected to extend Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, Bounce Back Loans and Future Fund until end-November

Tax

Rishi Sunak weighs increasing corporation tax to 24%

Business groups dismayed by Treasury move to hit small business with 5% corporation tax increase to help repay Covid debt

Tax

Small businesses may have to pay 2% online sales tax

Rishi Sunak considering tax on online sales to help high street as part of wider review into business rates reform

Government Grants

Rishi Sunak Summer Statement what it means for small business

Rishi Sunak announces £9bn Jobs Retention Bonus, giving SMEs a £1,000 grant for every furloughed employee they take back as part of package of measures to help business

News

Sunak decides whether to subsidise small businesses hiring young people

Chancellor Rishi Sunak eyes paying small businesses to take on young people as lifejacket against coming unemployment wave

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.