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Furlough Scheme Extended Until End of April

Posted: 17 December 2020

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), which was due to end on 31 October, will now be extended until the end of April.

What Is an ‘Australia-Style’ EU Trade Deal?

Posted: 13 December 2020

Boris Johnson and his ministers are contemplating the increasing likelihood of failure to negotiate a free trade deal with the EU and speaking of establishing an “Australian-style” relationship with the bloc from next year.

EU Proposes Targeted Contingency Measures to Prepare for Possible “No-Deal” Scenario

Posted: 10 December 2020

The European Commission has today put forward a set of targeted contingency measures ensuring basic reciprocal air and road connectivity between the EU and the UK, as well as allowing for the possibility of reciprocal fishing access by EU and UK vessels to each other's waters.

Extended CJRS: How to Calculate Your Employees’ Hours and Wages

Posted: 5 November 2020

This policy paper applies for CJRS claims for periods starting on or after 1 November 2020.

Which Businesses and Venues Must Close from 5 November

Posted: 4 November 2020

To reduce social contact, new government's regulations require some businesses to close and impose restrictions on how some businesses provide goods and services.

Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers Revealed

Posted: 21 October 2020

The Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2020 have been announced today, with the British Army securing the number one slot as the best apprenticeship employer in the country.

Chancellor's Plan for Jobs to Spur UK’s Recovery from the Pandemic

Posted: 8 July 2020

The plan for jobs is the second part of a three-phase plan to secure the UK’s economic recovery from coronavirus.

Furlough Scheme Extended Until October

Posted: 13 May 2020

From August, furloughed workers will be able to return to work part-time with employers being asked to pay a percentage towards the salaries of their furloughed staff.

Final Details of Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme Unveiled

Posted: 21 April 2020

This scheme helps large businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) to access loans of up to £25 million.

Government Announces a New Scheme for Larger Companies

Posted: 3 April 2020

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has taken further action today to support firms affected by the coronavirus crisis by bolstering business interruption loans for small businesses and announcing a new scheme for larger companies.

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).

Ban on Evictions for Commercial Tenants to Add Extra Protection During Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted: 24 March 2020

Commercial tenants who cannot pay their rent because of coronavirus will be protected from eviction.

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) Is Now Available Through Participating Lenders

Posted: 23 March 2020

The scheme will help smaller businesses withstand disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

Competition Laws Relaxed for Supermarkets to Cooperate During Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted: 19 March 2020

The government is temporarily relaxing elements of competition law as part of a package of measures to allow supermarkets to work together to feed the nation.