COVID-19: measures for UK businesses

Information for businesses and employers

The Chancellor has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19. This is a fast-moving area and we will keep you updated in this section. Click on the link above to read the full information.

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme goes live

The government's Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme went live for applications from today (23 March).

COVID-19 Business Measures - job retention and tax deferrals

We set out a summary of the salary support and tax deferral schemes that were announced on 20 March 2020.

UK facing 'worst recession in modern history'

The UK economy is facing its 'worst recession in modern history'.

Government and financial regulators tell banks to keep lending

British banks must keep lending to businesses through the coronavirus crisis to ensure viable companies do not fail, the government and financial regulators have urged.