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It is rare for accountants to develop an emotional attachment to a client. Though we do get heavily invested in what our clients do and how we can make their working lives easier – and while we do truly care about each one of them – the relationship remains professional and business-like, as do our feelings, throughout the months and years we work with them. While it is rare to develop an emotional attachment to a client, it is perfectly possible. Meet Case, a charity providing practical support to those with learning difficulties. Find out the excellent work CASE have [...]

This update replaces previous guidance issued on 20 April 2021. The temporary COVID-19 adjusted right to rent checks will now end on 20 June 2021, and from 21 June 2021 landlords will revert to face to face and physical document checks as set out in legislation and guidance. This is aligned with the easing of lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures, as set out in the government’s roadmap for England. The following temporary changes were made on 30 March 2020 and remain in place until 20 June 2021 (inclusive): checks can currently be carried out over video calls tenants can [...]

From 17 May, the ‘Stay in the UK’ regulation will cease, and international travel will be allowed to restart, governed by a new traffic light system. The traffic light system As the virus is still spreading in many parts of the world, the government advises people should not be travelling to amber or red countries. The green list comprises of the following 12 countries and territories when international travel resumes on 17 May: Portugal (including the Azores and Madeira) Israel and Jerusalem Gibraltar Iceland Singapore Australia Brunei Darussalam Falkland Islands Faroe Islands New Zealand Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha South [...]

The £500 Test and Trace Support Payment is for people on low incomes who have to self-isolate due to coronavirus (COVID-19). You may be eligible if you are employed or self-employed, cannot work from home, and will lose income as a result. You can only apply if you’ve been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace, notified to self-isolate by the NHS COVID-19 app, or you’re the parent or guardian of a child who has been told to self-isolate. If you’ve been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace, you’re legally required to do so. If you’ve been [...]

This guidance is for apprenticeship training providers (providers), employers, end-point assessment organisations (EPAOs) and apprentices. It describes: how and when apprentices can safely train and undertake an assessment in the workplace, education and assessment settings the temporary flexibilities which apply during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic It should be read alongside: the safer working guidance the further education (FE) operational guidance the government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance and support for businesses the apprenticeship funding rules the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education guidance the public health guidance to support exams The aim is to help employers and apprentices start, continue and complete their apprenticeships wherever possible. Some of [...]

Advice for employers carrying out right to work checks during the coronavirus pandemic has been updated and replaces previous guidance issued on 20 April 2021. The temporary COVID-19 adjusted right to work checks will now end on 20 June 2021, and from 21 June 2021 employers will revert to face to face and physical document checks as set out in legislation and guidance. This is aligned with the easing of lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures, as set out in the roadmaps for all regions of the UK. Updated advice for employers carrying out right to work checks during the [...]