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Webinar: supporting SMEs impacted by coronavirus

Recorded 6 April, this webinar shows you how to ensure business continuity in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

06 Apr 2020, 1 min read

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Here’s a quick recap of what we discussed:

  • Fiona Geskes, Principal Policy Adviser, Tax and Fiscal Policy, CBI, provided the latest guidance published over the weekend, summarising the key additional announcements on the Job Retention Scheme
  • Russell Dann, Associate, Employment and Discrimination Law, ClarksLegal LLP, looked at employment implications and the steps firms need to take to ensure legal compliance when furloughing workers through the Job Retention Scheme
  • Stuart Mullins, Partner, ClarksLegal LLP, addressed the recent changes to the CBILS, and the impact of the virus on the working capital requirements of businesses.
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