Final furlough figures published before end of scheme

Posted on September 13, 2021 Posted in - Blog, Business, Covid-19, Covid-19 - Businesses, Covid-19 Employment, Covid-19 Job Retention Scheme & Furloughing, Covid-19 Loans, Employees, Employment, Employment and payroll, Grants and Deferrals

As the furlough scheme comes to an end, the latest figures have revealed that almost 12 million workers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland have been supported by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) since its launch last year. Read more…

Staff shortages: increased wages to entice workers could mean higher prices for customers

Posted on August 16, 2021 Posted in - Blog, Business, Business Advice, Business Blog, Business News, Covid-19 - Businesses, Covid-19 - Tourism and Hospitality, Covid-19 Retail, Employees, Employment, Employment and payroll, leisure and hospitality, Tourism, Wages

Due to the ongoing staff shortages caused by the pandemic, UK restaurants have had to increase employee wages to entice chefs and waiters – which could mean higher prices for customers.  Read more…