28 September 2020
Download the Government’s guide to the Job Support Scheme
Many businesses have welcomed the news that the Government will introduce a new scheme to support them with their employment costs once the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends. The new
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28 September 2020
SMEs are still chasing unpaid invoices
The disruption of business, due to the coronavirus pandemic, has meant many companies are still waiting on unpaid invoices from their debtors. According to a Freedom of Information request to
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25 September 2020
Automatic enrolment easements to be lifted from January, regulator reveals
Pension flexibilities afforded to employers throughout the coronavirus pandemic will be removed from 01 January 2021, it has been revealed. The announcement forms part of The Pension Regulator’s latest Covid-19
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23 September 2020
HMRC sends thousands of letters to employers for ‘incorrect’ CJRS claims
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has been writing to thousands of employers, asking them to review the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims they have already made for errors –
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23 September 2020
Government reinstates advice to work from home ‘if you can’
The Prime Minister has reinstated the advice for people to work from home if they can, following an increase in the incidence of Coronavirus in recent weeks. The advice, which
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23 September 2020
Government introduces legal duty to self-isolate, with big penalties for employers that prevent staff from following the rules
Speaking in the House of Commons, the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, has announced a legal duty to self-isolate for people who have tested positive for COVID-19 or are asked to
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23 September 2020
Event and conference re-openings no longer allowed to go ahead
Plans for the phased reopening of stadiums, business events and conferences on 1 October will now no longer go ahead. The Government’s ‘rule of six’ will also be extended to
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23 September 2020
Hospitality industry faces new restrictions to curb second wave
In recent weeks, many businesses within the hospitality sector have been enjoying a relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. However, from 24 September 2020 pubs, bars and restaurants will have to close
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23 September 2020
Government to reinforce COVID Secure guidance with new direct legal obligations
To ensure workplaces that remain open prevent the spread of Coronavirus, the Government will introduce a direct legal obligation for businesses in England that requires them to follow the latest
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21 September 2020
Businesses return £215 million furlough payments to the Government
According to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), more than £215 million of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) payments have been willingly returned to the Government by UK firms, out of
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18 September 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme rejects claims after employer accounting errors
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has warned businesses to get “their data right” or face delays receiving grants under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
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17 September 2020
Ban on commercial evictions extended until the end of 2020
The Government has announced that it has extended the ban on commercial evictions until the end of 2020, meaning businesses cannot be evicted by landlords for getting behind on rent
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