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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.

Most Homes Delivered in 33 Years

Posted: 29 November 2020

More homes were delivered last year than in any year since 1987 - the 7th year in a row the number homes delivered has increased.

Jobcentres Will Remain Open for Vulnerable Customers

Posted: 27 November 2020

Jobcentres will remain open, as they have throughout the pandemic, to provide essential services to those we cannot help remotely.

Boris Johnson Presents a Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution

Posted: 18 November 2020

The Prime Minister's ambitious ten point plan for a green industrial revolution will create and support up to 250,000 British jobs.

Bounce Back Loan Scheme Top-Ups Open for Eligible Businesses

Posted: 10 November 2020

From 10 November, participating lenders in the scheme are able to offer smaller businesses across the UK a ‘top-up’ to their existing Bounce Back Loan if they originally borrowed less than the maximum amount available to them.

UK Strengthens Trade Relations with Singapore

Posted: 6 November 2020

The 6th annual UK-Singapore Economic and Business Partnership was held this week to strengthen and deepen the economic relationship between the UK and Singapore.

HMRC Urges VAT-Registered Traders to Act Now to Prepare for 1 January 2021

Posted: 6 November 2020

With fewer than 70 days to go until the transition period with the EU ends, HMRC has sent 250,000 letters and emails to VAT-registered traders urging them to act now to avoid disruption to their business.

Rishi Sunak Announces Furlough Extension and Further Business Support

Posted: 5 November 2020

Here is a full statement on extended furlough, as delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, on 5 November 2020.

UK Internal Market Bill to Protect Northern Ireland Trading Relationships in the UK Market

Posted: 5 November 2020

The new bill is a welcome move for Northern Ireland businesses.

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.

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.

Travel Restrictions During Second National Lockdown

Posted: 4 November 2020

The new travel restrictions will be in place from 5 November.

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.

Britain Introduces New National Restrictions from 5 November

Posted: 4 November 2020

Information on the new national restrictions, including what they mean for working from home and business closures, and why they are being introduced.