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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).

COVID-19: Support for Businesses

Posted: 17 March 2020

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through the period of disruption caused by the coronavirus.

Small Firms Seek More Flexibility in New Immigration System

Posted: 1 March 2020

Small businesses face challenges in hiring new employees under the new UK's points-based immigration system that will take effect from 1 January 2021.

2019 Was Record-Breaking Year for UK Exports

Posted: 1 March 2020

UK exports at an all time high, with goods exports to non-EU countries growing by 13.6% on 2018.

Major Package of Support for Storm-Hit Areas

Posted: 19 February 2020

Government announces thousands of pounds of support including grants, council tax relief and business rate relief for people and businesses in areas affected by flooding.

New UK Points-Based Immigration System Announced

Posted: 19 February 2020

On 19 February, Home Secretary Priti Patel launched a new points-based immigration system which will open up the UK to the brightest and the best from around the world.

£5,000

Posted: 19 February 2020

Flood-hit homes and businesses can apply for up to £5,000 to help make them more resilient to future flooding.

Britain to Continue Contributing to EU Budget

Posted: 9 February 2020

The UK quit the European Union on 31 January 2020, but till the end of the year the country will continue to contribute to the EU budget.

Britain Leaves EU, Entering 11-Month Transition Period

Posted: 1 February 2020

The UK has entered the transition period due to last until 31 December 2020. During this period, the UK will remain in both the EU customs union and single market.

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.

Businesses Receive HMRC Letters about UK-EU Trade Arrangements

Posted: 27 January 2020

HMRC letters to VAT-registered businesses trading with the EU and/or the rest of the world highlight actions necessary to take before the end of the transition period.

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.