With Covid-19 restrictions beginning to be lifted from next week, as the country eases out of lockdown, lots of businesses are starting to prepare for a safe, and successful reopening of their premises. The new ‘Restart Grant‘, which begins this month, is a support package from the government that is expected to benefit almost 700,000 […]
From COVID pandemic to SCAM epidemic: How to avoid becoming a victim of fraud
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen life change dramatically for most of us. With businesses forced to close, home-learning enforced on students and many of us having to endure working from home – it’s safe to say that Coronavirus has turned the world upside down. But there is one kind of person that has seemingly thrived […]
Furlough success! As fewer firms plan job cuts in 2021
Before even making his Budget announcement last week, Rishi Sunak had already unveiled plans to further extend the furlough scheme until September. This will come as a huge relief to lots of businesses who might have had to let members of staff go had the scheme ended as was planned in April. This important news […]
A very Covid Christmas
As reported in the BBC’s article from 20th December 2020, the rapid spread of a new strain of Covid-19 has been blamed for the implementation of a stricter tier 4 restrictions for millions in the London area, and other parts of southern and eastern England. This also means tighter restrictions for the whole of the […]
Our shipping crisis – from furniture to car manufacturing
Due to the shipping issues at UK ports, we will most likely see prices rise in supermarkets and other retail shops. These port delays are causing shortages with retailers across the nation. The Swedish furniture company Ikea had to make a public apology for their shortages due to shipping delays. On the other hand, the […]
The new normal? – shipping and retail
As the UK leaves the EU on 31st December, according to Reuters’ article, both parties are rushing to settle on a deal that will govern nearly $1 trillion in trade. A trade deal on goods for the UK would protect nearly $1 trillion in annual trade, however, disruptions at the busiest EU and UK border […]
Tinsel and Tiers
The tier system was officially released, following the lockdown 2.0, for the winter period last night, with Christmas restrictions also being discussed. In terms of Christmas, it seems that tier restrictions will be temporarily relaxed for five days between the 23rd and 27th December, so families and friends can enjoy Christmas festivities together. However, some […]
The vaccine saves the day?
As we come closer to the end of lockdown 2.0, the new Covid vaccine on the horizon seems to be a promising concept. However, the virus has already caused damage to the economy, some, such as Bank of England’s governor Andrew Bailey, state that it may change its structure completely. Hopefully, the fall and regeneration […]
COVID-19 Funding – leaving the country in tiers
During the first Covid-19 lockdown, it was apparent that the self-employed and directors of small, limited companies have slipped through the cracks in terms of government support funding. Following the first national lockdown and a drop in infection, cases begun to spike again from September. The government brought in tiers which define the high and […]
Furlough – how far will it go?
The furlough scheme was introduced to the British public in March of this year to aid people who were directly affected by businesses shutting down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This scheme was due to end on 31st October; however, a second national lockdown, announced on 31st October, resulting in the scheme being extended. Therefore, […]