The increase in the National Minimum Wage and Living Wage came into effect on 1st April. If you have employees’ currently on Furlough, these new rates must be applied to their pay. The government will continue to cover 80% of the … Continued
The UK Tax System One of the areas people have focussed on during the COVID-19 pandemic that has hit the country, is the UK’s tax system, the treasury has done its best to help in the crisis and one of … Continued
Forum Health and Safety Guide Forum members will be well aware of our annual Health and Safety guide which we publish every year in April, the latest edition is in the process of being sent out from the publishers to … Continued
The Chancellor made some further announcements this afternoon which the government hope will help the UK’s businesses to survive the Covid-19 pandemic, I have to say I was surprised at the level of help offered in the Coronavirus Job retention … Continued
Dear Members, Partners and Stakeholders, The Forum wants to wish you all the very best in this time of unprecedented change caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, our generation has never been faced with a challenge like this and our small … Continued
Coronavirus and the High Street At the Forum of Private Business we know from our members feedback, that the impact of the coronavirus outbreak will be felt by many of the UK’s small businesses over the coming months, they make … Continued
Coronavirus and its impact on pubs The Forum of Private business has some real concerns for our members in the Hospitality industries who will need help if people are being told not to use them. Following the prime ministers briefing … Continued
The Chancellor’s first budget has been announced this afternoon. We take a look at the announcement and how it relates to our own budget wishlist. The Forum welcomes the focus on supporting and helping businesses but this will need to … Continued