31 Mar 2020
Coronavirus - Business, Finance and HR Help
To help you and your business gain as much insight as possible in light of the upheaval wrought by coronavirus, we hosted an online session that examined the business impacts of the outbreak.
30 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Planning Your Next Move
The coronavirus outbreak is having a huge impact on people’s lives, families and communities. Organisations are facing significant challenges as they are asked to rapidly change the way they work and make decisions. Read on to learn how to plan your next move.
30 Mar 2020
DMA and Partners Change Big Banks' Position on Owner Personal Guarantees for CBILS
On Thursday and Friday, the DMA and other partners worked with DCMS, BEIS, and the Treasury to lobby big banks to remove the requirement for personal guarantees from SME owners in order to receive a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan.
27 Mar 2020
DMA Calls For Banks to Rethink Their Approach to CBILs
Banks are demanding unfavourable repay rates of the government-backed loans announced by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak this week.
25 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Advice for Apprenticeship Intermediary Ambassadors
The Department for Education has released information for organisations that deliver apprenticeships.
23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Government Support Initiatives
From Monday 16 March onwards, the Chancellor will be announcing special measures to support the economy through Coronavirus. Check in here for latest developments.
23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Government Offers £500k to Tech Businesses for Isolation Innovation
The funding is available for technology companies who come up with digital support solutions for people who need to stay at home because of coronavirus.
18 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: How To Survive Working From Home
It's quite possible that this is your first time working from home. It can be quite a change and often requires a switch of mindset. Not to worry. The DMA's Scotland Community Manager, Lisa McLauchlan, who works from home in Edinburgh has created this helpful guide for first-time home-workers.
17 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak announces further measures
Today (17 March), the Chancellor announced a new raft of measures to support businesses during COVID-19 pandemic.