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Supply chains, a predictive approach for 2021

One of the more positive aspects - perhaps the only positive aspect - of COVID disruption has been the movement away from fixed systems to more flexible systems to cope with the changing demands of lock-down. Who would have predicted a year ago that

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme up and running

News from HMRC The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today, with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages.   Government’s furlough scheme opens […]

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Proposed changes to CIS abuse rules

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a set of special rules for tax and National Insurance for those working in the construction industry. It was announced at Spring Budget 2020 that a consultation on measures to tackle abuse of the CIS would be

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Businesses can you help supply PPE?

Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce have made a plea to local businesses to ask if they can help supply/donate PP equipment to the Royal Stoke University Hospital.   “Royal Stoke University […]

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Deciding length of CJRS claim period

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) commonly known as the furlough scheme was due to come to an end on 31 October 2020 but has now been extended until 31 March 2021. Effective from 1 November 2020, employees will receive up to 80% of their

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Government update business interruption loans scheme for larger companies

Chancellor strengthens support on offer for business

GOV.UK News 3rd April 2020 Chancellor strengthens support on offer for business as first government-backed loans reach firms in need. Rishi Sunak is taking further action to support firms affected […]

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Stoke & Staffs Growth Hub Coronavirus support

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme What is it? (First published March 25, 2020) Under the coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, all UK employers with a PAYE scheme will be able to access support […]

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Coronavirus: Impact on ESBC Services

Coronavirus: Impact on ESBC Services

Following the recent announcements of support for businesses, we are awaiting further guidance from Government on how this will be implemented. The Government have updated their web page on employer and business support please […]

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