For thousands of businesses, the Self Employment and furlough schemes were a life support when a full lockdown began in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic; however, the schemes had to be developed quickly and were, at times, being developed and amended in real time. The evolving guidance and swift implementation has meant that,
The 3rd Monday in January has been designated as Blue Monday and is seen as the most depressing day of the year. This, combined with the ongoing uncertainty due to the global coronavirus pandemic, is likely to cause worries and doubts for many workers. According to a survey conducted by Human Resource Management, 65% of
On 22 March, the Prime Minister announced the government’s proposed roadmap out of lockdown. The road ahead The government is hopeful that most of the economy will be able to open before the end of June, subject to four steps set against four key tests: how the vaccine roll-out is going, how vaccination is affecting
If you’re hoping to reopen your business at the end of lockdown 2 on the 2nd December, you will want to know exactly how you will be affected based on the tier that you’re operating under. To help you understand more about your specific business, we’ve answered some of your FAQs below. Click here to
When Chancellor Rishi Sunak initiated the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, its purpose was to encourage people to support the hospitality sector after the challenging lockdown period. The scheme means that diners can get 50% off sit down meals and non-alcoholic drinks between Monday-Wednesday up to £10 per person. Has the Eat Out to
As lockdown continues to ease, your business is likely considering how the future of your office looks now that your employees have spent considerable time remote working from home. While some roles require an office environment, many can be performed just as well remotely, with many reporting that their performance has gone up during this
When the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was initially made available, its purpose was to issue grants to employers to ensure they could retain and continue to pay their staff despite having to close. Under the scheme, the Government covered 80% of the wages of furloughed employees up to £2,500 a month. In May, the Chancellor
Even as the UK continues to ease lockdown measures, daily operations won’t be business-as-usual for many across the country. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is still going on, despite businesses reopening. Moreover, public health officials and experts are warning of a potential second wave of COVID-19 cases. Of course, no one knows if or when a
Clients experiencing financial difficulties On the 18th May 2020, the Financial Conduct Authority introduced new measures for insurance and premium finance firms to help clients in financial difficulty during the COVID-19 pandemic. Should you be experiencing financial hardship, or if things change at work or home, we may be able to help by: Re-assessing your
The continued restrictions that have been put in place to fight the coronavirus have had a drastic impact on UK businesses, particularly within the retail, food and hospitality sectors. This continued closure raised concerns within businesses and insurers due to the number of unoccupied buildings suddenly skyrocketing, without a clear end date in sight. Many
