Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough)
Latest guidance on the government's key support scheme for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Help for business
Discover the support available to help businesses with cash flow, furloughing staff, directors' duties, making premises COVID-secure and managing your workforce.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
Latest guidance on the government's key support scheme for the self employed, including details of the application process.
Cash flow and forecasting
Cash flow and financial management are presenting a challenge to businesses of all sizes. This page offers practical advice on how to get cash flowing.
Redundancy support for employers and individuals
General guidance and resources for employers considering staff redundancies and individuals who might be facing it.
Webinars
Upcoming webinars
| Date | Webinar title | Accessibility and cost | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 12:00–13:00 | Commercial rent arrears – how landlords and tenants can work together to find a solution A practical webinar giving guidance for commercial landlords and tenants on rent arrears recovery, lease negotiation strategies and restructuring rental payments for companies in financial distress. |
Free | Book now |
| 15 June 10:15–10:55 |
Post-COVID recovery- views from across the world What will our global economies look like when the pandemic is over, and how will we get there? What business models and working practices are here to stay? Join this ICAEW Virtually Live panel at to hear what leaders see as the future, leading to a world of sustainable economies. Panel: Julie Brown, CFO Burberry, Jaqueline Chan, CFO and Managing Director, DBS Bank Hong Kong and David Mellor, CEO, Crowe Global, US. |
No charge for ICAEW members, Community members and students | Book now |
| 15 June 14:45–15.25 |
Entrepreneurialism- making the most of the landscape The pandemic, despite all of the hardships, have driven a wave of entrepreneurialism through start-ups, growth at scale and innovative thinking. In this ICAEW Virtually Live session hear from ICAEW members riding this wave as they discuss the challenges and opportunities the global landscape presents. Panel: Andries Smit, CEO Upside Saving; Clare Urmston, CFO ANEMOI; Tanuvi Ethunandan, CEO Data Duopoly |
No charge for ICAEW members, Community members and students | Book now |
On-demand webinars
| Date recorded | Webinar title | Accessibility and cost | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2021 | CJRS: the final phase calculations explained From 1 July 2021 the level of the CJRS grant will be reduced to 70% of salary for hours not worked and from 1 August 2021 it will be reduced again to 60%. Join Kate Upcraft and Anita Monteith for this webinar to learn more about the final extension to the CJRS scheme and how the rules will be changing for this final phase. Worked examples will be used to illustrate the changes. |
Free | Watch now |
| 29 April 2021 | First Covid, then Brexit: what finance needs to know for successful adaptation in times of change Join this webinar to get an overview of how organisations are preparing for the post-Covid and post-Brexit future. Get actionable insights for your organisation and learn how and why finance needs to seize the current opportunity to modernise and future-proof. |
Free | |
| 13 April 2021 | Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants - an update Applications for the fourth SEISS grants opened in late April and the fifth grant will available from late July. In this webinar Caroline Miskin, from ICAEW's Tax Faculty, navigates the significant changes to the Self Employment Income Support Scheme announced at the Budget 2021. |
Free | Watch now |
See the full list of on-demand webinars.
Latest articles
See all the articles that ICAEW is publishing on coronavirus from across the Institute in one place.
The CFO’s strategic role has never been more important
As many businesses begin their recovery from the pandemic, Michael Izza emphasises the fundamental role CFOs will play in driving strategic renewal and reflects on our Business and Management Faculty’s latest research.
Pandemic may continue to mask economic impact of Brexit
ICAEW members have expressed concern that ongoing Brexit issues are being masked by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and are calling for a more granular understanding of the economic forces at play to help organisations mitigate its effect.
Age discrimination claims soar in the wake of lockdown
New research shows the number of age discrimination complaints taken to employment tribunals during the last year rose 74% as workers in their 50s and 60s suffer a challenging time in the labour market.