The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) has now raised over £1.1 billion for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), official figures have revealed. Read more
IPO to continue to process and examine trade mark and design applications “despite interrupted period”
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is still able to receive and examine trade mark and design applications filed using its online systems, it has confirmed. Read more
Home Secretary tells victims of domestic abuse #YouAreNotAlone with launch of new awareness campaign

A new public awareness campaign will highlight those at risk or are currently experiencing domestic abuse, the Home Secretary has said. Read more
Everything you need to know about the Coronavirus employee furlough scheme
According to a recent poll, nearly half of all employers will have furloughed staff by the end of this month. But what is the furlough scheme? And are you eligible to use it? Read more
Important notice: Intellectual Property Office no longer accepting paper correspondence amid Coronavirus pandemic
The UK’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is no longer accepting paper forms, faxes and correspondence, it has been revealed. Read more
Treasury to deliver £750 million charity grant fund
The Government’s new £750 million charity grant package offers “important and welcome support” for the sector, a major body has claimed. Read more