1. Closures of schools, childcare and other educational settings 1.1 What age groups does this cover? The closures apply to registered childcare providers (including nurseries and childminders), primary and secondary schools and colleges and other providers. This is for both state-funded and independent schools. 1.2 Will it be mandatory for all schools, colleges and other providers to remain open in […]
Article Government guidance launched to help get Brits safely back to work
5 key points This sets out practical steps for businesses focused on 5 key points, which should be implemented as soon as it is practical: 1. Work from home, if you can All reasonable steps should be taken by employers to help people work from home. But for those who cannot work from home and […]
Article COVID-19: Global Real Estate Implications
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Article What should employers be doing in the current situation?
From the CIPD’s Coronavirus (COVID-19): employer response guide (21 April 2020) Organisations should focus on planning and prevention with both urgency and calm. Do what you can to immediately protect staff and to cope with the changing environment. The government has introduced measures (starting 23 March) requiring that people should only leave home for one of four […]
Article Education
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Article Self-employment Income Support Scheme
Self-employment Income Support Scheme What is it? The scheme currently allows you to claim a taxable grant worth 80% of your average monthly trading profits, paid out in a single instalment covering 3 months’ worth of profits, and capped at £7,500 in total. If you’re eligible and your business has been adversely affected you must […]
Article Filing
From 25 March 2020 businesses can apply for a 3-month extension for filing their accounts. As part of the agreed measures, while companies will still have to apply for the 3-month extension to be granted, those citing issues around COVID-19 will be automatically and immediately granted an extension. Applications can be made through a fast-tracked online system […]
Article Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough scheme)
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Update – 5 May 2021 You can claim other types of employees Find out if you can claim through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for different types of employees. As long as they’re paid via PAYE Self-Employed Grants If you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been […]
Article Covid-19 Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF)
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Article London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police security advice during Coronavirus pandemic
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