The NHS app has told so many supermarket workers to self-isolate that some stores are now considering reducing opening hours or closing altogether.
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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.
Help to Grow: Management scheme now open
The Government’s landmark Help to Grow: Management scheme is now open for applications.
Business plan for industry confidence when lockdown ends
One of the UK’s leading business organisations has launched a six-point plan, aimed at instilling confidence, ahead of the country opening up after months of lockdown.
HMRC opens 13,000 inquiries into potential Covid fraud
Tax investigators have opened nearly 13,000 probes into suspected fraud and other related breaches of the coronavirus support schemes.
Third round of Culture Recovery Fund announced in wake of coronavirus pandemic
More than 5,000 organisations have now benefitted from the Culture Recovery Fund, new figures have revealed.
UK set for a strong recovery from pandemic
The UK is predicted to bounce back strongly from the pandemic, with GDP growth of 8.2 per cent this year, according to an employers’ organisation.
Sunshine, football and good news for business
Businesses in the UK, hit by months of lockdown, can see light at the end of the tunnel, with good news on the jobs front and an economic boost from…
Workplace childcare vouchers – get the best out this scheme during COVID-19
As many employees began working from home during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, they used less paid childcare, as many before school clubs and nurseries were closed.
Furlough fraud warning after arrests
Employers have been warned that businesses abusing the furlough scheme will face action from fraud investigators.
