The furlough scheme closed on Thursday, with uncertainty ahead for people who have not yet returned to work. Nearly one million workers were expected to…
Month: September 2020
UK Lockdown Rebound Stronger Than First Thought
The economic rebound triggered by the easing of COVID-19 restrictions during spring was stronger than initial estimates, official figures show. From April to June the…
Most Workers Do Not Expect Full-Time Office Return
Most people do not believe workers will return to the office full-time after the COVID-19 pandemic, an exclusive survey for the BBC suggests. A total…
Numbers on Furlough Drop to New Low
The number of people on furlough has continued to fall, with young people leading the way, latest figures show. At the end of July, 1.6…
‘Pingdemic’ Dents UK Economic Growth in July
The UK economy grew by just 0.1% in July as the last COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in England. It was the economy’s sixth consecutive month…
UK Business Confidence Jumps to More Than Four-Year High
British business confidence hit highs not seen since April 2017 on hopes the economy is recovering strongly to pre-pandemic levels, according to a survey. Employers…
UK Audit Reform: Key Takeaways from the Government’s Extensive Proposals
The UK government’s audit reform proposals aim to restore trust and corporate governance, but questions remain on how the proposed changes will be implemented and…
Accounting Firms Losing Out On Talent in “Candidate-led Market”
Skills shortages and shifts in employee demands brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic will combine to create an all-time high of talent strategy changes in…