£3.5bn Furlough Fraud or Error Claims: HMRC Estimates
In a recent appearance before the Public Accounts Committee, HMRC's permanent secretary Jim Harra revealed that up to £3.5bn...
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Mid-Sized UK Businesses Face Job Cuts Amid End of Coronavirus Scheme, BDO Survey Shows
Half of the UK's medium-sized businesses plan redundancies as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends, reveals a BDO survey....
UK Employers Given 30 Days to Confess Furlough Abuses or Face Penalties
In a bid to crack down on furlough fraud, new legislation is being fast-tracked, allowing HMRC to reclaim overpaid...
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Portal Launches, Extended to End of June
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme portal is now live, allowing businesses to claim grants covering 80% of furloughed employees'...
Chancellor Extends Furlough Scheme Deadline for More Workers
Chancellor Rishi Sunak extends Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme deadline after discovering many recent job-changers would be left out. New...
HMRC Updates Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Guidance
In a recent update to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, HMRC has provided clarity on eligibility for employees returning...
Arcadia Ends Fixed-Term Contracts Amid Covid-19 Impact on Retail Industry
In a letter obtained by Drapers, Arcadia Group's Philip Green announces ending fixed-term contracts due to COVID-19 impact on...