Coronavirus

Furlough errors could cost small firms

SMEs are making errors on their applications for the Government’s furlough scheme, meaning they will have to repay thousands of…

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11.7 million people at risk of furlough or unemployment over coming months

Almost 11.7 million people could be furloughed or unemployed in the coming months, according to new research from independent think…

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What we know about furlough leave and the CJRS 

HMRC published details of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 26.3.20 which are available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme Key points include:…

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Self-employed to get 80% income grant

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the government will pay self-employed people a taxable grant based on their previous earnings over…

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Covid-19: Banks under fire over emergency loan scheme

Banks have come under fire over government-backed emergency loans which require business owners to sign for a personal guarantee, as…

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Covid-19: Government suspends gender pay gap reporting

The Government Equalities Office (GEO) and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has taken the decision to suspend enforcement…

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Historic Grand Brighton opens to NHS

The Grand Brighton hotel has announced it will be opening to local NHS staff amid the nationwide lockdown.

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PM bans ‘non-essential retail’, instructs public to stay at home

The UK public are only allowed to venture out of their homes for essential supplies and one exercise outing per…

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COMMENT: Are we meant to be open or not?

On Monday the Chancellor announced a raft of measures to be applauded and he gave a commitment to do “whatever…

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Top tips: How hotels can handle Covid-19

As news breaks that the government is discouraging people from gathering in pubs and at work, it’s inevitable that many…

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