The Covid-19 pandemic has seen the values of many investments fall. But lower values can have a useful upside. Source: Data from uk.investing.com ‘It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good.’ So it is with the drop in the … Continue reading →

One perhaps unsurprising side-effect of the Covid-19 pandemic has been an upsurge of interest in wills and estate planning. However, the lockdown is constraining options. Press reports have suggested that the increased interest in will writing has been particularly high … Continue reading →

Following the range of updates over the last several weeks, we have now rounded up the latest information from the government on specific schemes where additional detail was released. This update covers measures discussed on 4 May. Bounce Back Loan … Continue reading →

Changes since last bulletin on 24 April 2020 Bounce back loan scheme launched with 100% government guarantee. Possible shape of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme after the end of June. Abandonment of requirement for forward-looking financial information or business plans when … Continue reading →

Changes since last bulletin on 9 April 2020 Cut-off date for individual eligibility for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) moved to 19 March 2020. CJRS extended to 30 June. Revised eligibility requirements for Self-employed Income Support Scheme. New £1.25 billion … Continue reading →