Tips for working from home
Together with Concert Networks, we have produced a short video full of helpful tips and advice if you are new to working from home.
National Minimum Wage and Living Wage increases
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
Advice for employers – download the FAQ
Our legal partner rradar have produced a comprehensive Q&A guide which should help answer any employment questions you may have. Q: What do I pay someone who is off sick with Coronavirus? Q: Do I need to pay them … Continued
Income Tax & VAT deferral
Income Tax For Income Tax Self-Assessment, payments due on the 31 July 2020 may be deferred until 31 January 2021. You are eligible if you are due to pay your second self-assessment payment on account on 31 July. You do … Continued
Self-employed income support scheme
The Chancellor recently announced the government support package for the self-employed. 1. Self-employed people will be able to apply for a taxable grant worth 80% of their average profits, up to a maximum of £2,500 a month. 2. The … Continued
Requesting a rental break
Commercial tenants are being protected from eviction if they cannot pay their rent. More information is available on the .gov website. The amendment to the Coronavirus Bill on commercial leases will apply to England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It applies … Continued
Government Business Support Campaign
What is the Business Support Campaign? The Government created this campaign to help business during the Coronavirus pandemic and it supports the Forums own communications and business toolkit, it is a useful resource for forum members at this difficult time … Continued
New! Coronavirus business support website
The government has today launched a dedicated website to help businesses find out how to access the support that has been made available, including loans, grants and business rates. It details who is eligible, when the schemes open and how … Continued