‘She only makes the tea’ and ‘my employees are on standby’ are just some of the strange excuses used by businesses who have paid their workers under the National Minimum Wage, the UK tax office has revealed. Every employed worker in Great Britain is legally entitled to the National Minimum Wage, but many employers tried…
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More UK businesses join vaccine uptake drive
In a recent press release the government announced that more of the country’s leading businesses from a variety of industries have pledged their support for the UK’s world-leading COVID-19 vaccination programme by offering incentives to vaccinated customers. Asda, lastminute.com, National Express, FREE NOW taxis and Better leisure centres will be offering discounts to people who…
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AAT Trainee We are looking for a school leaver with good A Levels to train initially as an AAT Accounting Technician, with potential for progression on to the Chartered (ACA) or Certified (ACCA) qualification. The role will involve bookkeeping duties using a variety of software, assisting in the preparation of VAT returns and Annual accounts,…
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Fewest number of people on furlough since the scheme began
Furlough numbers have recently fallen to a record-low since the beginning of the pandemic, government data has confirmed. When businesses started reopening earlier this year, furlough numbers plunged by three million and have gradually declined ever since. records show that at the end of June 2021, nearly two million British workers were on furlough, dropping…
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