National Minimum Wage

Nov- 2024 -

14 November

Retailers

76% of UK pet SMEs ‘concerned’ over effect of Autumn budget, PIF finds

A substantial 76% of small businesses within the pet industry have stated that the budget is detrimental to the UK…

Oct- 2024 -

30 October

Economy

Budget: Increases to employers’ NI and minimum wage

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has increased Employers’ National Insurance contributions in a bid to help raise as much as £40bn…

Mar- 2022 -

31 March

Economy

High street footfall continues to lag behind pre-pandemic levels

Footfall levels remain 23% below pre-pandemic levels in February 2022 as rising costs are reportedly set to “batter” retailers from…

Oct- 2021 -

27 October

Industry News

Chancellor unveils 50% rates discount for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a 50% discount on business rates for the hospitality, retail and leisure sectors (up to…

Mar- 2020 -

30 March

Government & Legislation

The minimum wage increase is about to hit – and it beggars belief

As if to bang the final nail into the coffin himself, we can only assume the Treasury’s top man, chancellor…

27 March

Coronavirus

What we know about furlough leave and the CJRS

HMRC published details of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 26.3.20 which are available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme Key points include:…

24 March

Coronavirus

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Advice for Employers

Key points include: Furloughed workers should not undertake any work for the company, including answering calls or emails JRS should…

Sep- 2016 -

30 September

Current Affairs