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Disruptive times like the Covid-19 pandemic are impacting recruitment and training in many ways. Digital approaches are evolving at an unprecedented pace and external circumstances now mean it may not be possible or desirable to have candidates and assessors in one place, especially where recruiting for purely remote positions. Similarly, trainers may also not be
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) calls on the Government to offer more economic support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as coronavirus-related limits continue and fewer financial packages are being handed out. For example, the Government delayed the lifting of restrictions from 21 June until 19 July. But, it did not extend several measures
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Businesses affected by Coronavirus can still access the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) launched in April, despite the closure of applications for other Government loan schemes, including the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). The RLS opened for application on 6 April 2021, following the closure of several other Government loan schemes on 31 March 2021.
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The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) continues to support many businesses, who are reliant on the financial support it offers to cover the costs of staff on furlough. Extended earlier this year in the Budget, support from the CJRS will slowly be withdrawn in the next three months before closing altogether at the end of
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The fifth round of the Government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will launch in late July, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. This round of the SEISS will differ from previous rounds as it will be paid at two different rates, which depend on the reduction in turnover a self-employed individual experienced in the
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The Treasury has reassured many distressed business owners by confirming that a moratorium on commercial evictions introduced in April 2020 will now be extended for another year. The ban, introduced more than a year ago, has already been extended twice and was due to expire at the end of June but will now remain in
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UK Export Finance has recorded a “record” year thanks to the success of the General Export Facility (GEF), it has been revealed. The figures, published by the Government’s export credit agency, also show that more than 100,000 jobs were supported throughout the coronavirus pandemic through export finance. According to the report, UKEF provided some £12.3
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The UK has today launched formal negotiations with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). An agreement would give British businesses unprecedented access to the market worth an estimated £9 trillion each year. As one of the biggest markets in the world, the CPTPP is home to around 500 million people in countries
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Many individuals who have spent their livelihoods building, running, and maintaining a successful business, often intend to pass on their accomplishments to a family member, close relative or trusted employee. The process of succession planning is one all businesses will eventually face, and it will not come without its challenges and considerations. What is succession
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As the UK continues its Covid-19 vaccination programme, businesses need to consider the legal implications of insisting that employees have the jab. The Government has not yet released any guidance on vaccination for employers. However, existing employment law gives some pointers on how to approach the issue, which we have covered under the headings below.
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New flexible working models appear to be gaining momentum as businesses adapt to the changes brought on by the pandemic. Hybrid working is becoming the norm for an increasing number of businesses, with employees engaged within remote or flexible working growing exponentially during the COVID crisis. Studies indicate that in most European countries, between 70-80
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Around half of Brits plan to spend their money with small and local businesses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a major study has revealed. The research, published by British futurist Andrew Grill in collaboration with Vistaprint, suggests that the high street may return to its former glory over the next five years. According
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