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On the 19th of July, the last step of the roadmap to ease restrictions across the UK was implemented. Some of the coronavirus restrictions have been removed in England, and the UK government’s social distancing guidance no longer applies. So, the “New Normal” is officially here, but what exactly does that look like for employers […]

On 3 March, Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the details of his budget and set out the government’s tax and spending plans for 2021. As was expected, the government announced new coronavirus support measures to help struggling people and businesses. However, some of the new measures, such as the upcoming tax changes, are targeted at helping […]

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, also known as the furlough scheme, was originally due to end on 31 October 2020. However, on 5 November, the government announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until 31 March 2021. Read the updated guidance and Treasury Direction published on 13 November.

The government Job Support Scheme will replace the “furlough scheme” that will come to an end as planned on 31 October. The new Job Support Scheme will run six months from 1 November 2020. Find out more about the scheme and if you are eligible to apply. 

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is an initiative open to all UK employers with a PAYE scheme in place for the employees. The scheme will keep employees employed by their employer but they must not undertake any work.  The government will cover 80% of furloughed workers' wages, up to £2,500 a month. The government has also [...]

Contact Tracing As businesses start reopening their operations and, in some industries, welcoming back members of the public, you may wish or be required to collect personal data for the purpose of contact tracing, should the need arise. The sectors which are required to keep such records include (but are not limited to): Pubs & […]