In recent weeks, the Government has employed 25,000 contact tracers who have been tasked to carry out detective work to find the people who have been in contact with those known to be infected with the coronavirus. As well as this, trials have been underway throughout May for the NHS Covid-19 Contact Tracing App in
The impact of COVID-19 on the UK’s retail sector has been devastating, with many retailers having already been forced to close their doors for good. However, this coming month has bought a small chink of light to retailers who have been unable to trade since non-essential stores were ordered to shut up shop. UK Prime
On the 12th May 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the current furlough scheme will be extended by 4 months up until October. This move has been a major source of relief for millions of businesses and employees across the company, even though it’s understood that the scheme cannot continue as it stands indefinitely. While the
Many businesses will be making plans about returning to work. Click on the link below for our latest pack which outlines key questions to ask before planning a return to the workplace. Lockyers Returning to Work Information and Guidance Pack Now that the majority of the country has been in lockdown for a number of
BBLS is a Government-backed loan, eligible businesses will have access to loans of up to £50,000 or 25% of your annual turnover, whichever is lowest. You will not need to make any payments for this loan for the first 12 months and the Government will fund the first 12 months of interest. The interest rate
Sleep; it’s something we do every night without really thinking, but it’s amazing how off our game we can feel if we don’t catch our 40 winks. In fact, according to the NHS, one in three of us suffers from poor sleep. Not getting enough shut-eye can make you feel like you have brain fog,
As businesses continue to navigate their way through the challenges that come with the current COVID-19 lockdown – while many have slowed down their recruitment endeavours – many others are seeking alternative methods to hire top talent. With on line job interviews, there are plenty of benefits to be had from saving the candidate time
Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused many employers across the UK to make significant changes to their standard procedures, including shifting their employees from working at the office to being remote workers. While this working arrangement can help employers and employees stay healthy, it can be challenging for both parties to navigate.
As the days turn into weeks during the UK lockdown, most of us are now much more accustomed to working from home and have started to adopt a new daily routine. For many of us, this has meant creating a home office, whether that’s in your spare room, lounge or kitchen. While this makes sticking
Lockyers Covid-19 Business Resources Infographic The Government has introduced a range of financial resources to help businesses during the current Coronavirus pandemic. Click on the link above to see a summary of relief, deferrals, payment holidays, grants, loans and income support to help businesses through the next few months. Whatever the size of your business,
