R3's parliamentary engagement led to the profession's views being raised over 20 times during debates in both the House of Commons and House of Lords, with the key mentions included in the video within this post.
After a year like no other, and with considerable uncertainty remaining about what will happen in coming months, directors and business owners could be forgiven for being unsure about the best path forwards.
The Covid pandemic has altered much of the UK’s – and the world’s – business environment out of all previous recognition. But one pre-pandemic phenomenon, that of the so-called ‘zombie’ business, has been brought into sharp focus, amidstfearsthat the conditions created by the Government’s response to the economic crisis has greatly increased the number of them.
As lockdown restrictions lift and the UK gradually returns to normality, many businesses will soon face a new challenge – repaying the Government-backed COVID-19 business loans that have helped to keep them afloat in recent months.