BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 14:21:00
Many businesses still remain closed, but the government is hoping they'll be able to reopen on the 19th ofjuly. but with little or no revenue coming in, paying even a fraction of workers' wages put could put a massive strain on those firms. up until yesterday, the cost to an employer keeping on a member of staff on £20,000 annual salary was £155 a month. that covers things such as national insurance. but from today, that cost will more than double, to £322, and in august and september, that cost will rise to £489. so while businesses have a reduced capacity to operate, where numbers are sm...