Defra has announced that applications to the Farming Recovery Fund will open at the end of June rather than the end of May. This grant scheme is to help farm businesses damaged by the February 2020 floods in areas including…
At this busy time of year, you may have more workers and contractors coming onto the farm. You need to ensure you are following safe working practices in relation to COVID-19 and conducting risk assessments which need to be written…
These changes include: The scheme effectively closing to newly furloughed staff from 10th From 1stJuly (rather than 1st August), a “flexible” furlough will allow businesses to bring staff back part-time. From August, employers will be asked to pay National Insurance and…
If you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) you may be eligible to claim a grant based on previous year’s profits. The deadline for the first claim is 13th July 2020…
The Government announced today that the Dairy Response Fund will open for applications from 18th June. This fund is for dairy farmers who experienced 25% price losses in April and May due to reduced demand for milk products as a…
The Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund is now open in Cumbria for small and micro businesses with fixed property costs who are not eligible for Small Business Grants, or the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund. Note that businesses that have claimed…
Don’t forget, the deadline for Basic Payment Scheme applications and annual Countryside Stewardship Scheme claims is 15th June (extended from 15th May).
A team of researchers at the University of Kent are recruiting landowners to take part in a one hour interview giving you the opportunity to express your opinions towards current and potential future conservation practices on private land. Interviews can…
The Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund will open next week for small and micro businesses with fixed property costs who are not eligible for Small Business Grants, or the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund. Local Authorities are setting their…
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Extension On Friday, it was announced that the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, with applications opening in August for a second and final grant. This will be paid out in a single instalment, the…