Business Support

. The government is working closely with Business Representative Organisations and Trade Associations to support the national response to coronavirus. A list of organisations are made available to businesses to speak with to get advice. Many of these organisations are also happy to respond to non-member queries related to coronavirus.  . For further information please […]

The Restart Grant scheme is offering a further £5billion of funding UK-wide. Business can apply via the Bracknell Forest Council website here. . Businesses in England in the non-essential retail sector will be eligible for the one-off grants of up to £6,000, while businesses in the hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym sectors, which

HMRC are reminding businesses of the Wednesday‌‌ 14‌‌ April deadline for submitting March Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims, as well as how to include your employees’ holiday leave. There is also further information on VAT deferral, claiming working from home tax relief and the Department of Health and Social Care’s national workplace testing service. . For

The government made an announcement on 8 July 2020 allowing VAT registered businesses to apply a temporary 5% reduced rate of VAT to certain supplies relating to: hospitality hotel and holiday accommodation admissions to certain attractions . The temporary reduced rate will apply to supplies that are made between 15 July 2020 and 31 March

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until 30 September 2021. . From 1 July 2021, the level of grant will be reduced and you will be asked to contribute towards the cost of your furloughed employees’ wages. To be eligible for the grant you must continue to pay your furloughed employees 80% of

. The Government have announced a number of new grants available to help many different business sectors. . Please see the link below for a simplified breakdown of each grant and which ones are applicable to your business. https://bracknellbid.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bracknell-Guide-to-available-COVID-grants.pdf

For information on where drivers and crew of HGVs, LGVs, coaches and vans can: Take a COVID-19 test, which they need to travel to France, Denmark and the Netherlands – see list below for sites where testing is available Find out about the rules and documents needed to move goods between the UK and EU Complete a free border readiness check to ensure

Businesses in Bracknell can access a free service to help them recover and grow. Thames Valley Berkshire Business Growth Hub offers fully funded, impartial business advice and support to small and medium sized businesses in Berkshire. The service includes one-to-one advice on COVID support as well as online clinics and webinars on a range of