New schemes should make a ‘big difference’.
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There are several government schemes now to help out different sectors:
Financial help and resilience: a guide
Financial help and resilience: a further guide
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The picture, however, has been far from clear – and for many, uncertain.
Whether for small businesses:
Coronavirus: A fifth of smaller UK firms ‘will run out of cash’ | bbc.co.uk
130K inquiries, 1K loans: why UK government had to tweak help for small firms | theguardian.com
Or for the self-employed:
Millions in UK ‘could slip through virus wage safety net’| theguardian.com
Or for people applying for benefits:
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However, clarity is emerging:
Coronavirus: RBS says revamped loan scheme will make ‘big difference’ | bbc.co.uk
Covid-19: business interruption loan scheme amended | accountancydaily.co
And there is good financial advice out there, for example:
Coronavirus and money: What if I can’t pay my bills? | bbc.co.uk
Coronavirus: Support for UK businesses and individuals | saffery.com