It is perhaps a sign of confidence returning to the UK economy that a significant number of British businesses believe they will be recruiting staff over the coming year.
Category Archives: Employment
Employers need to check out bank holiday entitlement for Queen’s jubilee
Everyone loves a bit of a knees-up and this year the Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubilee. So, it’s time to break out the party hats as an extra bank holiday has been granted to mark the celebrations.
100,000 young people join Kickstart scheme as vacancies hit a new record
As the job vacancies in the UK hit another record and unemployment falls again, many young people have taken their first steps on the employment ladder.
Workers claiming Working Tax Credit urged to update their hours
Workers in receipt of Working Tax Credit (WTC), have been urged to check if they need to update their working hours. Continue reading
Business leader calls for action on skills to support the recovery
The boss of one of Britain’s most influential business organisations has called on the Government to take action to make sure the UK’s economy does not stall because of labour shortages.
UK business confidence hits a four-year high
Business confidence in the UK is at the highest level for more than four years according to a new survey, with nine of the 12 UK regions expecting growth.
Good news on jobs and growth a boost for business
The UK economy has had two major boosts this week with growth in the economy and in the jobs market, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Sunshine, football and good news for business
Businesses in the UK, hit by months of lockdown, can see light at the end of the tunnel, with good news on the jobs front and an economic boost from the good weather and European football.
COVID-19: Time is running out to make November furlough claims
Businesses have just days left to make a claim for staff furloughed in November, with the deadline ending on 14 December 2020. Continue reading
HMRC receives almost 55,000 tax relief claims for working from home
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has received 54,800 tax relief claims from individuals for working from home using a new online portal. Continue reading