Finance support for businesses
Support for employers
Find out what financial support you can get for your business.
Time to Pay
Businesses that are having difficulties paying their tax bill can contact the Government’s Time to Pay service for support.
Support for employees
Statutory Sick Pay
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) (at £96.35 per week) is available for those who are too sick to work. Those not eligible for SSP can claim Contributory Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit (there is a minimum five week wait for the first payment, but advance payment can be claimed).
Jobseeker’s Allowance
New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) can be claimed on its own or alongside Universal Credit. JSA is subject to having made sufficient National Insurance contributions.