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From today, employers will have to pay national insurance contributions (NICs) and pension contributions for furloughed staff. From next month, the percentage of employee wages paid through the Job Retention Scheme to furloughed staff will be reduced in stages, with employers taking on …
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Responding to a reversal of plans to allow more small firms in England to re-open from tomorrow, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry said: “Today’s announcement will come as a massive blow to thousands of small firms, soon-to-be newlyweds, …
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Responding to the announcement from the Government that face coverings are to be made mandatory in shops across England, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chair Mike Cherry, said: “All small firms that are planning to or have already opened back up …
Small firms hope face coverings announcement will bring confidence back to shoppers Read more »
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) calls for a “jobs first” approach from government as new study shows substantial share of smaller firms forced to let employees go Recommends broad job market support measures as well as targeted interventions for young people …
Responding to the announcement of a fresh easing of lockdown restrictions in England from 4 July, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry said: “Thousands of restaurants, hairdressers, pubs, hotels and campsites will be breathing a huge sigh of relief …
Fourth of July can’t come soon enough, say small firms, as they call for new support Read more »
I am known for wearing several hats, but one I don’t often get round to talking about, is being a founding member and trustee of The Friends of CHaT Parks. Most people won’t know what or where CHaT Parks are …
Following the praise received over the past few months, Sayers Solutions’ free 4 Part Plan webinar will be repeated on Friday 26th June and the new cycle of group sessions will start the following week. These sessions will provide an …
The latest Small Business Survey from the Department for Business Enterprise and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has been released. It reveals that: Only 15% of SME employers are women-led, a drop of two percentage points Only 5% of SME employers are …
More women and ethnic minorities needed to unlock small business potential Read more »
Responding to new details about future plans for the job retention scheme (JRS) and self-employment income support scheme (SEISS), Federation of Small Businesses National Chairman Mike Cherry said: “The Chancellor has today given thousands of small business owners the certainty …
Company directors have fallen through the cracks of various business support measures and are in urgent need of help as a result, according to a letter from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to Small Business Minister Paul Scully MP. …
Support needed for left-out directors, FSB tells Small Business Minister Read more »