The Gazette

Publication Date

16 October 2020

Research and Development expenditure credit (RDEC) is a tax incentive that encourages and rewards UK private sector business' investment in innovation, by reducing Corporation Tax payable. Ian Batkin of Luvo Financial explains.

Publication Date

13 October 2020

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will now end on 30 September 2021. But what options do employers have once the ‘furlough scheme’ ends? Victoria Templeton of HR Solutions answers some FAQs.

Publication Date

24 September 2020

As part of Rishi Sunak’s Winter Economy Plan to protect jobs and support businesses over the coming months, the government has announced the Job Support Scheme. But what is the scheme? And how will it help employers and employees?

Publication Date

23 September 2020

Patent Box is a generous but underused Corporation Tax relief available to eligible UK businesses. Ian Batkin of Luvo Financial explains what Patent Box relief is, who and what is eligible, and why making a claim is worthwhile.

Publication Date

18 September 2020

The Kickstart Scheme was recently announced by the UK government and aims to create new job placements for 16-24-year-olds on Universal Credit. Paul Holcroft of Croner explains what employers need to know about the scheme.

Publication Date

9 September 2020

With more employees looking for flexible working hours, Victoria Templeton of HR Solutions explains how staff can make a flexible working request and how it can also benefit an employer.

Publication Date

4 September 2020

Should staff be encouraged to wear facemasks in the office? And how can employers help staff with childcare needs? Kate Palmer of Peninsula answers some of the most important questions employers may have about staff returning to the office.

Publication Date

26 August 2020

Neil Dingley of Moore Recovery in Stoke on Trent explains how an Independent Business Review can show the stability of a company as well as its financial viability.

Publication Date

19 August 2020

With the pandemic changing many employees’ childcare arrangements, Victoria Templeton of HR Solutions looks at how businesses can support their workers with childcare needs during the pandemic.

Publication Date

17 August 2020

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses are using online video platforms to make staff redundant. But is making someone redundant by video link legal? Kate Palmer of Peninsula explains what employers need to consider.