The impact of it is a concern for everyone, but Jones Harris will do what we can to point you towards support for business through coronavirus.
Like workplaces across the world, we’ve made office changes for coronavirus at Jones Harris. The health crisis has changed the way that we all work and in fact where we work. Office Changes for Coronavirus at Jones Harris As life settles down into this ‘new normal’ we thought we’d give you an update on life […]
Last month we commented on the changes to the coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) that commenced at the beginning of this month (1 July 2020). Now that we have the option to bring back employees on a part-time basis and still have a measure of support for their unpaid time, what considerations should we consider […]
Businesses large and small can help their cash flow by taking a look at outgoings. Cutting costs when your income is reduced is something that can be done by everyone. You may be able to shave costs off your business and personal outgoings and take some of the stress out of the situation. Here are […]
Boost is Lancashire’s £6m Growth Hub. Its purpose is to help businesses to respond and recover from this crisis. If your business has been impacted by coronavirus, they are the people to ask for help. Has Your Business been Impacted by Coronavirus? Boost, led by Lancashire County Council, is usually focussed on growth support. It’s […]
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CBILS) On 12 May 2020, the Chancellor confirmed that this scheme will be extended until 31 October 2020. Claims will continue to be based on 80% of furloughed person’s salary – up to the £2,500 maximum – but with additional factors to be considered from 1 August 2020. From this date, […]
Since 13 May 2020, it has been possible to use online processes, accessed via the gov.uk website, to: Clarify if you are eligible to apply for the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, and Lodge your claim. Payment should usually be in your bank account within 6 days. Are you eligible? By entering your unique tax reference […]
Here at Jones Harris we’re not health and safety experts – we’re accountants. But we do operate a medium sized office here in Fleetwood, with over 25 members of staff. So we thought it would help you if we were to share what we’ve done to make our workplace covid ready. Guidance is constantly being […]
You will know by now that the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced on 12 May 2020 significant changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. It’s now commonly referred to as the furlough scheme. The scheme had been due to run until at least 30 June 2020. The Chancellor has now confirmed to the House of Commons […]
Stress and work, they go hand-in-hand don’t they. Under normal circumstances we feel under pressure at work – the coronavirus pandemic is taking it to a whole new level. Stress and Work Please do not underestimate the level of stress that many of you may be experiencing. Every day brings new challenges, regulations and pressures […]
General Register Offices are currently operating with reduced capacity. With government guidance to social distance and stay at home, new parents are advised not to visit them. They can however still claim Child Benefit without having to register their child’s birth first, to ensure that they do not miss out. If they already claim Child […]
