Tens of millions of people will be immunised by the spring at over 2,700 vaccination sites across the UK, the government has announced as part of plans to rapidly scale up the COVID-19 vaccination programme. The UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan sets out how the...
The Government focus this week has been on controlling the spread of the virus nationally and specifically the South East as there has been a spike in cases and a new variant announced. Several of the recent guidance changes we have reviewed are about the reduction in...
The transition period for the UK leaving the EU has ended. The EU and UK have struck a trade deal, and this has been ratified by the UK Parliament so from 1 January we are trading with the EU quota and tariff “free”. There are new Customs regulations and VAT...
Government grants will continue for the foreseeable future and certainly until 31 March 2021. The main grants and supports available now are outlined below. Please contact us if you need help in claiming any of these. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) The...
Business planning for 2021 is more difficult as we cannot predict the date of a return to normality or what will happen with Brexit just yet, but there are some practical steps you can take to minimise potential disruption to your business: 1 – Review...
Whether or not there is a trade deal with the EU, there are new rules for businesses and citizens from 1 January 2021. There is a Government Brexit checker to assist with the planning for business, family, and personal circumstances. Use the Brexit checker to get a...
This year will be remembered for the destruction Coronavirus has caused to our lives, especially the 79,000 who died from the virus. We have had to change the way we work and communicate. One of the greatest costs has been the restrictions on civil liberties in...
Nobody likes having a difficult conversation with an employee but it’s even more challenging on screen In the current environment, many businesses are still working remotely. As we move towards the end of the year, managers will be preparing to have end-of-year review...
Lockdown has forced businesses to rethink their office space requirements and how staff will work, in the long term. Prior to the Coronavirus pandemic, most businesses had enough desks or workstations for each and every employee. The remote working revolution that has...
Digital banking platforms such as Starling Bank or Monzo have risen in popularity, but are they suitable for business use? Digital banks have built popular apps for personal users to manage their current accounts from their smartphones. The apps allow users to easily...
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