COVID-19 Update #111: Providing apprenticeships during Coronavirus
The government has published revised documents which set out guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). They outline the changes that the Education and Skills Funding Agency... read more COVID-19 Update #110: New package to support workers in self-isolation
A new law came into effect on 28 September 2020 which will make breaching self-isolation rules a crime. This will be punishable with fines up to £10,000 and will also be issued to those who prevent others from self-isolating. For example, a business owner who... read more COVID-19 Update #108: Chancellor’s Winter Economy Plan announced
While the Autumn Budget has been cancelled, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a new plan to help protect jobs and support businesses over the coming months. The Winter Economy Plan has been introduced after the government has imposed a number of new, stricter... read more COVID-19 Update #107: Updates to the Kickstart Scheme
The government’s Kickstart Scheme which aims to create six-month job placements for young people is due to launch in November. The scheme will be eligible to those currently on Universal Credit or who are at risk of long-term unemployment. For each job placement,... read more