All councils in England were allocated a budget to support businesses impacted by Covid-19. Why have 72 councils completely overlooked taxi and private hire drivers? During the coronavirus pandemic, some businesses have been affected worse than others. Those offering services relying on people being out of the house are suffering worse than all. Amid the Continue Reading…
New regulations require that private landlords enlist competent and qualified professionals to conduct electrical safety inspections at least once every five years. In the event lack of electrical standards are discovered, landlords have 28 days to perform any necessary work unless otherwise specified. In June 2020, England implemented new regulations for landlords as it pertains Continue Reading…
Workplace injuries are serious incidents that employers must take every precaution to prevent. Health and safety is a serious business. In case you need to spell out to members of your organisation just how important keeping on top of it is, the HSE have published their annual work place H & S report for 2019 Continue Reading…
The COVID-19 pandemic has been wreaking havoc in the UK for over a year already. Now, the vaccination roll out is in full flow. There is a lot of information on the internet regarding the vaccines, some of which is misleading. As an employer it’s important to learn the facts about the COVID-19 vaccines so Continue Reading…
Owning and operating a car dealership can be a very rewarding experience. After all, your car dealership offers customers the opportunity to find and purchase the perfect new or used vehicle that fits their unique driving needs. What’s more, car dealerships can also provide numerous services to help customers keep their vehicle in good condition Continue Reading…
Owning and operating car repair and maintenance garages can be a very rewarding experience. Whether your business performs routine maintenance (e.g. oil changes and tyre rotations) or makes significant repairs (e.g. brake repairs and coolant system services), your business helps customers keep their vehicles in good condition and stay safe behind the wheel. However, as Continue Reading…
Rumours are circulating in the motor trade market that BCA will not be reopening its auction houses. As it stands the company have confirmed that physical sites will remain closed and “under review” for the foreseeable future. BCA operates 21 auction houses in the UK. However during the coronavirus crisis it moved entirely to online Continue Reading…
Its being reported that the continued threat of an increase in capital gains tax (CPT) is resulting in higher numbers of buy-to-let landlords exiting the housing market. There was a sense of relief that last month’s budget did not include a substantial hike in CPT. Chancellor Rishi Sunak had been predicted to raise the 20% Continue Reading…
At The Supreme Court last month, Uber drivers were classified as workers. Uber’s initial response to the outcome was lukewarm at best and dismissive at worst. To commentators in employment law, it seemed as though they didn’t understand the scale and implications of the trouble that they were in. Far from admitting defeat, Uber’s leadership Continue Reading…
Rishi Sunak’s job of balancing the books to rebuild in a post-Covid world is unenviable. Mapping out the 2021 UK Budget for an uncertain world is probably the hardest task a chancellor has had in generations. Below is the breakdown of the key elements in the 2021 UK Budget that will impact businesses…. And Some Continue Reading…
