Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) extended
The Chancellor has confirmed the extension of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), with the announcement of a second and final grant to support the…
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Chancellor unveils changes to furlough scheme
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a series of changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) from July that will see furloughed employees able…
Continue readingOne in 10 firms unable to reopen safely under current guidance, study reveals
One in 10 firms are unable to open safely under the Government’s current health and safety guidance, a major study has revealed. (more…)
Continue readingCoronavirus Job Retention Scheme – the next steps
The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), also known as the furlough scheme, was recently extended until October, with no changes until August. But what…
Continue readingNew Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill to extend accounting deadlines
The new Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill will help maximise your business’ chance of survival throughout the coronavirus pandemic, it has been suggested. (more…)
Continue readingOne-third of SMEs ‘may never re-open’ after Covid-19, study reveals
One-third of small businesses believe they will never reopen as a result of Covid-19 disruption, according to the latest research. (more…)
Continue readingSelf-Employment Income Support Scheme receives 440,000 applications on day one
The landmark Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) recorded more than 440,000 applications on its first day, official figures have revealed. (more…)
Continue readingMore than 423,000 workers were paid less than the National Minimum Wage in 2019
More than 423,000 workers were paid less than the National Minimum Wage (NMW) in 2019, according to a recent study. (more…)
Continue readingSelf-Employment Income Support Scheme open for business
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) is now open for business, weeks ahead of schedule. (more…)
Continue readingCoronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) extended until October
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has confirmed that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be extended until the end of October, with no changes until…
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