Finding A Job After Lockdown

finding a job after lockdown

Finding a job is difficult anyway, never mind having to find one during a worldwide pandemic. In the United Kingdom, the rate of unemployment is the highest that it has been for around five years. In response to this crisis, the government have promised that the March Budget will give … Read more

Unemployment Rates in The UK

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With the ongoing worldwide pandemic, it has been very hard for many businesses to stay afloat, and it has been especially hard for them when it comes to their employees; with a lot of businesses having to let their employees go. How high could unemployment go?  Since the beginning of … Read more

Furlough Scheme in the UK extended until end of September

furlough scheme

Rishi Sunak is set to announce in the 2021 budget that the furlough scheme will be extended until the end of September 2021.  This year’s budget is going to be announced on Wednesday 3rd March. In this budget, it is expected that a lot of the financial aid programmes, that … Read more

Gender Pay Gap Reporting to be Postponed

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It is no secret that the majority of women within the UK are earning less than their male co-workers. This issue has been around since women were even allowed to go to work, and it does not feel like it’s about to go away anytime soon. Especially, because of lockdown … Read more

Employment During Lockdown

Employment During Lockdown

Covid-19 and lockdown have impacted people’s lives in so many different ways. The world as we know it has done a full 180°, and the UK alone has seen the largest drop in employment since 2009. Luckily, due to the furlough scheme, the levels of unemployment are nowhere near as … Read more

Rishi Sunak set to announce 4th self-employment grant

Rishi Sunak

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, is expected to announce a new wave of grants for self-employed people in the Budget next week. It has been reported that millions of people within the UK will be able to receive a fourth payment as part of the Self-Employment Income Support … Read more