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04 Jan '21TUC urges employers to offer furlough to working parents
Continue readingThe Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on employers to offer furlough to working parents affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) school closures. The TUC said that last minute decisions by ministers mean many working parents are now without childcare. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) allows employers to furlough working parents who can’t work due to […]
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24 Dec '20BIRA urges retailers to remain vigilant during festive period and beyond
Continue readingWith festive sales on the horizon, the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has urged retailers to remain vigilant and safe in order to help halt the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The trade association stated that it is important to focus on safety protocols to ensure retail is not contributing to the spread of the […]
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21 Dec '20Businesses in Tier 4: Government must take another look at support
Continue readingThe Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged the government to take a fresh look at the support it provides for businesses now under Tier 4 restrictions. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new Tier 4 restrictions for London, the South East and East of England amid a surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and alarm about […]
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14 Dec '20Remain vigilant when making festive charitable donations
Continue readingAction Fraud has warned the public to remain vigilant when making festive charitable donations as the number of scams rises. Figures published by Action Fraud showed that £350,000 in festive charitable donations ended up with criminals over the Christmas period in 2019. It warned that fraudsters often set up fake charities or impersonate well known […]
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11 Dec '20Economic recovery stalls as UK growth slowed in October
Continue readingThe UK economy grew by just 0.4% in October as the economic recovery continued to slow, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). However, the economy remains well below the size it was before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began, the ONS added. The UK has been recovering from a record […]
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09 Dec '200 RepliesMonthly deadline approaching for furlough claims
Continue readingHMRC has reminded employers that there are now monthly deadlines for furlough claims for staff under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Chancellor Rishi Sunak extended the CJRS until the end of March 2021. The CJRS was supposed to have ended after being scaled back to cover 60% of salaries during October. However, following the […]
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08 Dec '20Brexit changes: Businesses have ‘insufficient information’
Continue readingAn analysis carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has suggested that businesses lack detailed official information on the rules that are set to take effect once the Brexit transitional period ends on 31 December. The BCC found that businesses have insufficient information in regard to 24 critical areas. This is ‘undermining their […]
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30 Nov '20Third SEISS grant opens as IPSE issues warning
Continue readingThe third SEISS (Self-Employment Income Support Scheme) grant opens for applications today (30 November). To qualify for SEISS grant, businesses must be adversely affected due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). They must either be currently trading but be impacted by reduced demand or have been trading but be temporarily unable to do so due to COVID-19. […]
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26 Nov '200 RepliesChancellor presents Spending Review
Continue readingOn 25 November Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his latest Spending Review to the House of Commons. Stating that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused ‘lasting damage’ to the UK economy. The economy is forecast to shrink by 11.3% this year and is not expected to return to its pre-pandemic size until the end of 2022. […]
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10 Nov '20Real Living Wage increases across the UK
Continue readingThe Real Living Wage (RLW) has increased to £9.50 per hour across the UK. The Living Wage Foundation, the charity which sets the voluntary wage, has raised the national RLW rate by 20p to £9.50 an hour. The London RLW has risen by 10p to £10.85 per hour. The increase will benefit over 250,000 people working for almost 7,000 […]
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