Small businesses whose staff were off sick with the coronavirus can now claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) refunds, it has been announced.
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Plan B – What does it mean for you and your business?
As infection rates of the Omicron COVID-19 variant rise across the UK, the Government has decided to implement its Plan B measures to restrict the spread of the virus. Although…
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?
Worried COVID Plan B may affect you or your business?
Here’s what you need to know The pandemic and its restrictions have placed a strain on all of us. It is not surprising that many fear the return of more…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
