Retail Sector Faces Sharpest Job Losses Since 2009 Amid Pandemic Struggles
In a recent CBI survey, retail employment fell at its fastest rate since February 2009, with an even sharper...
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UK High Street Recovery Stalls as July Sales Plummet
UK high streets face ongoing challenges as in-store sales continue to decline, according to BDO's High Street Sales Tracker...
UK Government Updates Flexible Furlough Scheme: Changes Explained
Starting today, the UK government has confirmed changes to its "flexible" furlough scheme, known as CJRS V2. From July...
Furlough Scheme Extended Until October with Flexibility and Employer Contributions
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces extension of the UK's furlough scheme until October, maintaining no changes until July and introducing...
Chancellor Expected to Extend Furlough Scheme with Reduced Claims and Prevent Redundancies
Chancellor Rishi Sunak plans to extend the UK's coronavirus furlough scheme until September, but will reduce the amount employees...
Furlough Errors Threaten Small Firms with Unexpected Costs
Small businesses are making mistakes on their furlough scheme applications, leading to potential repayments to HMRC later, according to...
UK Chancellor Assures No Sudden End to Furlough Scheme, Introduces New Business Support Measures
Chancellor Rishi Sunak promises no "cliff-edge" end to the government's furlough scheme, reassuring businesses worried about mass redundancies. Around...
Retail Giants Seek Furlough Scheme Clarity from UK Government
Next and Dixons Carphone urge UK Government to clarify furlough scheme exit strategy, fearing potential redundancies without guidance. Retailers...
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...