COVID-19: Further Updates to the UK’s Job Support Scheme As the second wave of COVID-19 strikes United Kingdom, and the infection rates rise and restrictions has increased across the nation, the UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced an extension of the Job Support Scheme (again). • Employees must work at least 20% of their usual […] Read More →
Month: October 2020
Government Introduces ‘Kickstart Jobs Scheme’ for Young Individuals The UK government has announced a ‘Kickstart Job Scheme’ that provides grants to employers to create job placements for 16-24 years old on Universal Credit. As part of the Summer Economic Statement, the Government has introduced this £2 billion scheme to create more jobs for young individuals. […] Read More →
The UK Government has Expanded its Job Support Scheme (JSS) In August 2020, the UK Government has declared that it is expanding its Job Support Scheme (‘JSS’) keeping the interest of the affected business in mind. Here you will find the details of the scheme. As announced by the Government earlier, the original JSS scheme […] Read More →
A Car or a Van – Is There Any Tax Difference? When company cars and vans are used privately by employees, they are treated differently, when it comes to tax charges. Generally, vans are treated more dearly than cars, that are privately used, though the reduced rates for low emission cars make the matter complicated. […] Read More →
“Rule of Six” is the New Law for Social Events and Gatherings Starting 14 September 2020, any social gathering cannot have more than six people (including children) at one place, be it indoors or outdoors, in England. Though this rule does not impact workplaces directly, how does it affect work-related social events? Before 14 September, […] Read More →
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) Deadline Fast Approaching The second deadline of government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is approaching soon. Here is what you need to do. Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor announced that the scheme will remain open until the end of October. Rishi Sunak has announced several new plans in as the UK […] Read More →
How to Get £1,000 Bonus for Each Furloughed Employee? HMRC has released guidance on who is eligible for the £1,000 per employee Job Retention Bonus. In August 2020, the government has announced a payment to UK employers of £1,000 for each furloughed employee, under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. This is for the employees who […] Read More →
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Extension Self-employed individuals who are currently eligible for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) and are actively continuing to the trade but are affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) will now receive grant extension from November 2020 to April 2021. The extension will provide two grants and will be covered for six […] Read More →
Flexibility for Business Finances to Manage Costs and Protect Jobs Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) is one of many measures the government has introduced since March to reduce pressure on business finances amid the COVID19 chaos, allowing businesses to manage their costs and protect jobs. Business owners who borrowed loan through the Bounce Back Loan […] Read More →