Business and Purpose

Advice for People Struggling to Pay Bills Due to Coronavirus

Posted: 14 January 2021

Advice for those in difficulty with utility bills, or repayment commitments on credit cards, loans and mortgages, as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Small Grassroots Organisations Supported in Tackling Loneliness

Posted: 2 January 2021

Government's funding will help provide immediate and targeted relief to those most at risk of loneliness during the coronavirus pandemic.

British Exporters Recognised in New Year’s Honours List 2021

Posted: 31 December 2020

The honoured exporters represent a diverse range of businesses, from sourcing PPE for the pandemic, green energy, trade policy negotiations and to services exports in the creative industry.

UK Points-Based Immigration System Opens

Posted: 1 December 2020

The new global system awards points for skills, having a job offer and speaking English.

Global Leaders Confirm Their Commitment to Paris Agreement Full Implementation

Posted: 4 November 2020

The UNFCCC and the Governments of the UK, Chile, France and Italy have issued a joint statement on the US Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

Winter Economy Plan to Support More Businesses In Coming Months

Posted: 24 September 2020

Central to the plan is a new Job Support Scheme, extension of Self Employment Income Support Scheme, and flexibility for over one million businesses to pay back loans.

Сycle to Work Schemes Attracting More Employers

Posted: 8 August 2020

This is the guidance that should be followed by an employer who wishes to put in place a cycle to work scheme.

Chancellor Extends Furlough Scheme to End of June

Posted: 17 April 2020

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended by one month to reflect continuing social distancing measures.

Employers to Claim for Temporary Leave Wage Costs for 3 Months

Posted: 26 March 2020

Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave (“furlough”) due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Coronavirus Guidance for Employers and Businesses

Posted: 11 March 2020

Information on healthcare advice for employers and support for businesses.

These Steps Will Help Protect Staff's Health and Safety During Coronavirus Pandemic, Says Acas

Posted: 11 March 2020

Acas has published new advice to help employers and their staff understand their rights when it comes to handling the impact of coronavirus at work.

Goldman Sachs Offers Education and Support to UK Businesses

Posted: 20 February 2020

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme is designed to provide high-quality, practical education and business support to leaders of high-growth small businesses and social enterprises across the country.

More Europeans Than Ever Are Living and Working Abroad

Posted: 4 February 2020

According to the European Commission's 2019 annual report on intra-EU labour mobility, 4.2% of the total working-age population in the bloc is living in a host Member State.

How Could a UK Points-Based Immigration System Work?

Posted: 29 January 2020

Once the UK leaves the European Union (EU), a new immigration system will be introduced to replace the EU's freedom of movement rule.

Britain to Grant Fast-Tracking Visas to Top Scientists

Posted: 27 January 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a "global talent" visa which will replace the current "exceptional talent" route, but removing the cap on numbers.

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