National Living Wage age lowered to 23

The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates will increase on 1‌‌ ‌April. In addition to the new rates, the age from which workers become eligible for the National…

Advisory Fuel Rates – 1 March 2021

  Engine Petrol Diesel LPG < 1400cc < 1600cc 10p 10p 9p 9p 7p 7p 1400-2000 1601-2000 12p 12p 11p 11p 8p 8p > 2000cc 18p 12p 12p NB Electric…

Extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Yesterday the Chancellor announced that CJRS will be extended until the end of March‌‌‌ 2021 for all parts of the UK. For claim periods running to 31‌‌‌ January 2021, the…

CJRS Update / Introduction to the Job Support Scheme

Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 1 October mean that employers will need to fund 20% of furloughed employees’ usual wages for the hours they do not work…

Covid-19 – Winter Economy Plan

On 24th September, Rishi Sunak unveiled the goverment’s plan to support businesses and protect jobs over the coming months. It will be several days before the full details become clear…

C19 BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE

Today we catch up with the launch of the Local Authority Discretionary grant funds in England and how you can watch videos and register for the free Government webinars to…

CORONAVIRUS STATUTORY SICK PAY REBATE SCHEME SET TO LAUNCH

Employers will be able to make claims through the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme from 26 May. The government has announced a new online service will be launched on…

The £3,000 employment allowance and how it works

Announced back in the 2013 Budget, the employment allowance now gives employers £3,000 off their annual National Insurance bill (Employer’s National Insurance). In a nutshell: The £3,000 allowance reduces Employer’s…