PAYE

Mar- 2020 -

27 March

What we know about furlough leave and the CJRS

HMRC published details of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 26.3.20 which are available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme Key points include: Employees that employers can claim CJRS for For the purposes of CJRS, the definition of employee would include workers and agency workers provided they are subject to PAYE i.e. this…

24 March

Advice

Lewis Catchpole

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Advice for employers

The Job Retention Scheme is a huge incentive for companies to keep employees on payroll. To access the support companies need to classify employees as a furloughed worker, which means they should not undertake any work for the company while furloughed, including answering calls or emails. In exchange employers can claim a grant of…

17 March

Economy

Heather Sandlin

NAJ asks for ‘urgent action’ amid Covid-19 crisis

The UK jewellery industry has urged the government to take “urgent action” as the coronavirus crisis unfolds. The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has today sent an open letter to PM Boris Johnson calling for “further clarity and support” on key issues that may affect the industry amid the outbreak. …

Oct- 2019 -

4 October

Manufacturers

Michael Northcott

Facets PR goes into liquidation owing £190,000

The jewellery industry public relations firm Facets PR, set up by former Retail Jeweller editor Sarah Carpin, has gone into voluntary liquidation owing almost £190,000. A Statement of Affairs published on Companies House showed Facets Communications Limited – the company’s legal name – had appointed a voluntary liquidator, affirming speculation…

Apr- 2015 -

7 April

Advice

Michael Northcott

ADVICE: With freedom comes responsibility, says TH March

Chartered Financial Planner Steve Clemence of TH March gives advice on the new Pensions Freedom Legislation. Buying a Lamborghini with your pension pot may not be a responsible way of spending the money you and your employer have saved into your pension. With the average pension pot being £38,600, you…

Aug- 2012 -

15 August

Current Affairs