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Official figures show more than four million people remain on furlough 12 May 2021 • 3:48pm The furlough scheme has been extended to September by Chancellor Rishi Sunak as some industries will remain closed up until June 21. The Job Retention Scheme, known as furlough, has acted as a lifeline to millions of households. It was initially extended for a month after England was placed in a four-week lockdown at the end of last year. However, Mr Sunak has been forced to keep the scheme running for longer to protect jobs and livelihoods. Employees receive 80pc of current salary capped at �...

This month’s top technical stories on ICAEW Insights include news on the fourth self-employed grant, new EU sustainability disclosure rules and how auditors can report on irregularities, including fraud. Need to knowSEISS 4 claims open up: HMRC has contacted those potentially eligible for the fourth Self-employment Income Support Scheme grant. ICAEW’s Tax Faculty has updated its guidance and a webinar is available to all members. Working from home tax relief continues, but new claims required: Employees working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic can continue to clai...

This month’s top technical stories on ICAEW Insights include news on the fourth self-employed grant, new EU sustainability disclosure rules and how auditors can report on irregularities, including fraud. Need to knowSEISS 4 claims open up: HMRC has contacted those potentially eligible for the fourth Self-employment Income Support Scheme grant. ICAEW’s Tax Faculty has updated its guidance and a webinar is available to all members. Working from home tax relief continues, but new claims required: Employees working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic can continue to clai...

Earlier this year, the Supreme Court ruled on a landmark employment law case involving Uber. Mark Hammerton, partner at law firm Eversheds Sutherland, explores the fallout and what it means for tax. When several Uber drivers brought a claim in 2016 that they were not, in fact, self-employed, but 'workers', a lot rode on the ultimate decision.  This 'worker' definition is a halfway house between self-employed and employed. It entitles workers to the national minimum wage and benefits such as statutory holiday pay, but not the full employment rights of an employee, including r...

Here's how to claim your pay The furlough scheme will be extended to September in Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Spring Budget as some industries will remain closed up until June 21. The Job Retention Scheme, known as furlough, has acted as a lifeline to millions of households. It was initially extended for a month after England was placed in a four-week lockdown at the end of last year. However, Mr Sunak has been forced to keep the scheme running for longer to protect jobs and livelihoods. Employees will continue to receive 80pc of current salary capped at £2,500 per month until the scheme ...