Socio-economic diversity taskforce in financial and professional services
Letter from HMT and BEIS commissioning City of London to establish a taskforce to boost socio-economic diversity in UK financial and professional services Documents HMT…
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Education infrastructure is expected to feature heavily in this week’s spending review
#SpendingReview from @RishiSunak – The Government is expected to deliver on its commitment to ensure that the UK’s world class public services have the support that…
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme so far
More than 19,000 job placements for unemployed young people have been created under @RishiSunak’s £2bn #KickstartScheme – with tens of thousands more expected in the months ahead. The…
CHANCELLOR STATEMENT TO THE HOUSE – FURLOUGH EXTENSION
@RISHISUNAK STATEMENT TO THE HOUSE – FURLOUGH EXTENSION Mr Speaker, On Monday, the Prime Minister set out the action we need to take between now…
Furlough and self-employment support scheme extended until end of March 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the Government’s Furlough Scheme will be extended until the end of March. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is being extended…
Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support Announced
Furlough scheme extended for a month with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked. Mortgage holiday also extended to reassure homeowners.…
New UK-India Partnership to boost jobs and investments in both countries
Finance Ministers @RishiSunak and Sitharaman hold landmark dialogue The UK and India made agreements on financial services, infrastructure and sustainable finance today, helping to boost…
Plan for Jobs: Chancellor increases financial support for businesses and workers
@RishiSunak takes vital steps to protect jobs but many workers will still struggle to stay afloat this winter The government today (22 Oct) announced it…
Treasury’s 3-year Comprehensive Spending Review to be shelved
HM Treasury: Spending Review will be in late November, but only for 1 year In order to prioritise the response to Covid-19, and our focus…
Businesses that are legally required to close their doors will get financial help through the Job Support Scheme
Today the government expanded the Job Support Scheme. Here is how it works. Businesses across the UK that are legally required to close their doors…