Following on from Monday’s announcement, Gov.UK have now published their four-step roadmap to ease restrictions across England and provide a route back to a more normal way of life. Each step will be assessed against four tests before restrictions ease, starting with the return of schools on 8 March. Our…
View PostThe Market Post-Brexit Brexit has been the most polarising topic in recent UK history, especially since the landmark referendum result on 23rd June 2016. This is hardly surprising given that the vote was split almost down the middle – 51.9% vs. 48.1% in favour of leaving the European Union. It…
View PostLockdown Lifting – Planning Ahead to a Brighter 2021
Lockdown Lifting – Planning Ahead to a Brighter 2021 On Wednesday of this week, assuming that MP’s vote through Boris Johnson’s toughened tier system, the latest national lockdown will come to an end. London has been designated as a Tier 2 zone which means that: No mixing of households indoors The Rule of Six will apply outdoors Pubs and restaurants are to close at 11.00pm …
View PostThe Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)
The Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) Yesterday, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the furlough scheme has been extended until March 2021. This announcement came as a relief to the many employers and workers facing uncertain times throughout a second lockdown and beyond and are in need…
View PostClaiming Working from Home Tax Relief
Claiming Working from Home Tax Relief With millions of UK office support workers now required to work from home throughout the pandemic, many have been concerned about their household bills creeping up. This will especially be the case as we approach the colder winter months and now facing another lockdown. On the 1st October HMRC launched a new online portal where employees…
View PostToday’s Announcement: Winter Economy Plan Snapshot
Today’s Announcement: Winter Economy Plan Snapshot Here are some key points from Rishi Sunak’s announcement earlier today when he unveiled measures to protect jobs beyond the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which ends on the 31st October. Jobs Support Scheme A new Jobs Support Scheme has been announced today, which would…
View PostThe Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – A Quick Update!
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – A Quick Update! Looking back to when the government first introduced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on the 1st of March, it has been interesting to reflect on the myriad of changes we have seen since that date. When the unprecedented scheme was…
View PostHandling the Headlines in London During COVID-19
At the moment, wherever you look, if you are still looking, the news has confirmed and indeed amplified our biggest fears. Here are a selection of employment related headlines concerning job losses written in May, June and July of this year: May: “6 million fear losing their job” June: “millions…
View PostReminder – Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Reminder – Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) in the UK which has witnessed millions of people being paid by the government, whilst not being allowed to work, comes to an end on October 31st 2020 – just 3 months from now. From…
View PostExtension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme On the 1st of March the UK government released the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and this was when we all learnt the word “furlough” for the first time, a word that has now become a household term. Many employers around the country…
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