Covid-19: Portal now OPEN to claim Statutory Sick Pay Rebate

Small businesses whose staff were off sick with the coronavirus can now claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) refunds, it has been announced.Continue reading

If your holiday got cancelled last year, then read on…

Were you one of many UK holiday-goers whose trip got cancelled due to the pandemic?Continue reading

October: the last month to handle CJRS claims

As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), otherwise known as the furlough scheme, ended on 30 September 2021, October marks the last month in which employers will need to handle the related claims.Continue reading

Final furlough figures published before end of scheme

As the furlough scheme comes to an end, the latest figures have revealed that almost 12 million workers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland have been supported by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) since its launch last year.Continue reading

New guidance for partnerships claiming fifth SEISS grant

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has clarified its guidance for members of partnerships claiming the fifth Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant.

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Economic boost as record borrowing levels slashed

There was more good news on the economy as we emerged from lockdown, with official figures showing UK borrowing had been slashed in July, compared with the same period last year.

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Labour shortages could impact UK’s economic recovery, says experts

A recent report on the latest business trends suggests that despite the surge of hiring among UK firms in July, the lack of working employees could still threaten the UK’s economy recovery.Continue reading

Government launches £750 million Live Events Reinsurance Scheme in wake of coronavirus pandemic

A Government-backed insurance scheme will support the events and hospitality sector recover in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it has been revealed.

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‘Pingdemic’ – an increase in self-isolating threatens supermarket sales

The NHS app has told so many supermarket workers to self-isolate that some stores are now considering reducing opening hours or closing altogether.Continue reading

SMEs can benefit from Covid sick pay rebates

As Covid cases continue to rise again, small businesses in particular are faced with the extra cost of sick pay as employees fall victim to the virus.

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