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You have probably heard that retailers in England can extend opening hours in December and January to help you make the most of the festive shopping season. In the announcement government sources said: From Wednesday 2 December, as England returns to a system of...

If lock-down is relaxed over the Christmas holiday period, and we can celebrate with work colleagues, family and close friends, even if there are any residual restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, wouldn’t it be nice to know that some of the festive cheer was...

Even with the continuing support provided by the government furlough scheme – the current scheme will end 31 March 2021 – many business owners may be faced with making staff redundant. If you need to consider laying-off staff we have listed below some of the steps you...

If you are making claims under the extended furlough scheme from 1 November 2020 you need to be aware of changes in the claims process. Perhaps the most significant is that claims need to be registered within 14 days of the relevant period end. In their revised...

In tandem with the announced national lock-down in England – from 5th November to 2 December 2020 – further changes have been made to the furlough scheme and support for the self-employed. This much needed support will be welcomed by all business owners affected by...

Again, now that the UK seems destined to withdraw from the EU with no trade agreement, exporting goods to the EU from 1 January 2021 will also necessitate a few changes on the part of UK companies. What this means for you: Free movement goods across the channel will...