Business news

October 27

NAO warns ‘considerable’ levels of furlough fraud

HMRC’s fraud hotline received over 10,000 reports.

October 26

SMEs call for more Government support

The FSB suggests lowering employer NICs.

October 23

Govt. expands support for jobs and workers

Changes to the job support scheme and SEISS.

October 22

State pension set for inflation-busting rise in 2021/22

The new state pension is set to increase to £179.60.

October 21

UK debt levels hit record high

The Government is expected to have spent £4.9 billion on CJRS.