What Business Owners Need To Know About The ‘Job Support Scheme’
On the 20th March this year, the Government announced a series of measures that they were putting in place to help businesses through the nationwide lockdown; this included the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The scheme allowed employers to put their staff on temporary leave, or ‘furlough’ while continuing to supply them with a wage which was […]
Getting Your Business Ready To Open From 4th July!
In a move that much of the nation has been waiting for, individuals and businesses alike, the Government has now given the green light for more businesses to reopen on the 4th July, including restaurants, holiday homes, pubs and hairdressers. The 2m rule has now been reduced to 1m plus in areas where 2m isn’t possible, […]
What To Consider When Reopening Your Store?
The impact of COVID-19 on the UK’s retail sector has been devastating, with many retailers having already been forced to close their doors for good. However, this coming month has brought a small chink of light to retailers who have been unable to trade since non-essential stores were ordered to shut up shop. UK Prime […]
MOT Expiry Date Extensions: Ensuring Your Vehicle Is Safe To Drive
Due to the latest rules around social distancing, the government has taken steps to protect both drivers and motor traders by extending all MOTs due from March 30 by six months. During this period, you will still be able to legally drive your vehicle if reasonable measures are taken to keep it in a roadworthy […]
Reasons To Be Cheerful Amidst COVID-19
As we enter deeper into unchartered waters, COVID-19 is certainly testing our ability to rise to new challenges and face adversity during these unusual and isolating times. Amongst all of this, it’s worth remembering that this will pass. In the meantime, we explore some of the positive outcomes which have arisen from the changes we’ve […]
Are You Insured For Coronavirus?
Like many business in the UK, we have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak alongside any advice provided by local and UK health authorities and we have been receiving many phone calls asking if they have any cover on their insurance policies for cancellation, loss of business etc. On Wednesday 4 March, the government […]