COVID-19 Hub
COVID-19 Hub
TC Group is here to support you and your business through these unprecedented times. Our COVID-19 Hub is an information resource and place to find answers to the most important questions, enabling you to keep your business operational during this challenging period. Inside, you will find useful details on Government support for businesses and individuals as well as a wide range of practical advice from our specialists in each of the key areas where you may need assistance.
Client Services
Please note our physical premises are now closed. Although we have adapted our processes, we continue to manage our post daily, and you should experience minimal to no disruption to our handling and response times. All other services are continuing as normal. Most staff now work from home, and we will ensure that we continue to support you in the usual way via calls, emails and video conferencing.
Increased Fraud Risk
Fraudsters are taking advantage of the uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus to target potential victims. Please take all necessary steps to ensure you are not one of them. Full Government guidance can be found here. Wherever possible you should send documents and transfer money electronically, rather than sending forms and cheques in the post. It is also important to be vigilant when it comes to making transactions online.
Tax Initatives
Government tax breaks, deferrals, and other areas where TC Group can help.
HR Support
Government employment support and TC Group HR strategy
Financial Guidance
Government financial support and guidance available at TC Group
COVID-19 Updates
Enhanced Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
If you have a member of staff who has the recognised symptoms of Coronavirus, they and the rest of their household should self-isolate for 14 days. During this period, their absence should be treated as sickness and paid as per your sickness absence policy.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (BILS)
BILS, delivered by the British Business Bank and other institutions, has been set-up to support businesses financially, details are still emerging but the scheme has been live since Monday 23rd March. Interest-free business interruption loans will be increased to...
Commercial & Private Rent Assistance
Commercial tenants are now protected from eviction for three months if they cannot pay their rent due to coronavirus. For private tenants, an increase in housing allowance is available to cover 30% of market rents in the area.
Furlough Guidance For Directors
The Treasury has confirmed that a director can be furloughed and still carry on the statutory duties as a director as these do not count as work…
Round-Up Of The Week
We understand that this week has been an enormous challenge for businesses up and down the country, and we are committed to helping you through this challenging period…
Guidance Released for Government Scheme to Pay 80% of Retained Staff Wages
After much anticipation, this evening we finally received some clarity on the Government’s Scheme to pay 80% of staff wages (CJRS), and we are now in a position to advise you more fully on your HR strategy. CJRS, Staff Furloughs and Salary Reductions Unfortunately,...
Guidance for Employers on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Latest Government Guidance is below: "The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is a temporary scheme open to all UK employers for at least three months starting from 1 March 2020. We expect the scheme to be up and running by the end of April. It is designed to support...
COVID-19 – Ongoing Guidance
Unfortunately, today's much-anticipated Government announcement was not specifically directed at businesses, so much to our collective frustration we are still urgently waiting for: Clarification on the practical implications of the Government scheme to pay 80% of...
COVID-19 – Your Top Priorities
TC Group remains on hand to help you through the challenges you are currently facing. Below are some of the priority areas we are working on for clients: Clarification on the Government Scheme to pay up 80% of staff wages CJRS – and the implications on your payroll...