March 28, 2021 / Covid-19
UK economy ‘still stuck in first gear’
The UK's economy is 'still stuck in first gear', with many businesses operating at half their pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) capacity, according...
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March 28, 2021 / Covid-19
FRC urges companies to provide high-quality disclosures on impact of coronavirus
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has urged companies to provide more detailed disclosures on the impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) has...
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March 28, 2021 / Covid-19
Claims deadline approaching for first phase of furlough scheme.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims for periods ending on or before 30 June 2020 must be made by 31...
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March 28, 2021 / Covid-19
Lockdown has ‘negatively impacted young people’s labour market outcomes’
The coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown has negatively affected young people's labour market outcomes, according to a report published by the Institute...
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March 28, 2021 / Covid-19
Business groups cautious on easing of lockdown restrictions
Businesses groups have given a cautious response to the easing of lockdown restrictions in England announced by Prime Minister Boris...
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March 28, 2021 / Covid-19
Coronavirus borrowing now over £46 billion
UK businesses have now borrowed over £46 billion through the government-backed schemes that are helping firms during the coronavirus (COVID-19)...
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March 28, 2021 / Covid-19
Homeworking creates new opportunities for cyber criminals, research finds
The rise in homeworking caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created new vulnerabilities for criminals to exploit, according to...
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March 28, 2021 / Covid-19
Welsh government to reduce LTT rate
Following the reduction in the rate of residential Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), the Welsh government has announced that it...
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March 28, 2021 / Covid-19
Scottish government to reduce LBTT rate
The Scottish government will reduce the rate of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) following a similar reduction to the...
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March 28, 2021 / Covid-19
Recovery advice scheme launched for small businesses
A government-backed scheme to offer free online advice to help small businesses bounce back from the coronavirus (COVID-19) has been...
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