GDP fell by 20.4% in April 2020

Nigel Holland "These results are very bad but they are to be expected.They are similar to the results for the rest of the developed world. The important thing is how we get out of this crisis."Nigel Holland GDP fell by 20.4% in April 2020, following a fall of 5.8% in...

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Thousands of shops to open

Nigel Holland " It is great news to see all these shops open up. It has been very difficult for business owners during the lock down.There is a notable change of emphasis on the news front recently, people are now becoming less worried about the pandemic and more...

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Statistics on Gov help

Nigel Holland " These statistics help to highlight the cost of Government help during the pandemic. These costs are not over yet and are set to grow."Nigel Holland HM Treasury coronavirus (COVID-19) business loan scheme statistics HMT management information about the...

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Changes to Job Retention scheme

Nigel Holland "The Job Retention Scheme rules are changing. Staff can be brought back to work from 1 July and still claim the Furlough Grant for periods not worked.10 June is the final date when an employer needs to agree with an employee that they can be...

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Tips on coping during lock down

Nigel Holland " It is a very difficult time for most of us. Here are a few tips on how we can cope during the pandemic."Nigel Holland How to cope during the crisis and stay sane The big question is how to comply with the lockdown rules without going completely stir...

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Gov Guidance on Furlough and Self employed grants after June

Nigel Holland " The updated news from the Government on the Furlough scheme states that the it will be extended but in a reduced format. It will be tapered from August Eventually it will finish altogether. Self employed people can also make a second and final claim...

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Rules regarding closing down Furlough

Nigel Holland " The furlough scheme can not continue in its current form for much longer, it is very expensive. The government are looking to reduce the amount they pay out in stages until It is withdrawn completely.No further information is available about the...

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Improve office organisation

Nigel Holland " It is very important for the efficient organisation of an office or any work place that records and equipment are stored and tidied away properly.Records can take the form of physical records such as invoices, cash books, ledgers, correspondence and...

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Retail to reopen in June

Nigel Holland "It is fantastic news that the retail sector is allowed to reopen. The Government are slowly allowing different sections of the economy to open whilst they plan to closely monitor the virus statistics.The rebound to the economy is expected but we do not...

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