The Role of the Company in the Time of Covid-19.

The article explores the policies implemented by the British government for the benefit of companies in the midst of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Topics discussed include the introduction of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 to prevent placement of concerned firms into insolvency, the job retention assistance extended for both employers and employees, and the investment of the government in private companies to support continued innovation.