As the UK commences the easing of lockdown measures and restrictions related to COVID-19, it is essential that businesses take every possible preventive measure whilst reopening to manage customers and staff. It is essential that you provide them with guidance regarding new practices and procedures being implemented to ensure the health and safety of both Continue Reading…
With many businesses forced to close their doors, it’s likely that their ability to keep up with rental payments will be affected. So how can you remain on good terms with your tenant in challenging times and still get paid? As a landlord it is important to maintain strong working relations with your tenants. Investing Continue Reading…
How is the Lockdown Affecting Used Car Prices? With the government announcement that car dealerships may be allowed to reopen from the first of June (provided government public health measures are met), there is much speculation in the industry about what this will mean for the used car sector. In an already volatile market (CAP Continue Reading…
Defining what is good mental health? Good mental health is a state of well-being in which a person can cope with the normal stresses of life, be productive and contribute to the community. Having good mental health is essential for functioning as an individual, as an employee and as part of a community. As a Continue Reading…
The coronavirus has interrupted many businesses across the UK and while it is unclear how long it will continue to affect businesses, many employers are looking into how employees can return to work. Echoing the views of public health officials, a return to normality will not be like flipping a switch, but will be a Continue Reading…
Ride hailing app Uber has been forced to axe 3,000 employees as it attempts to save £820 million annually. 45 offices will be closed or merged globally in layoffs that impact almost all departments within the firm. To the remaining staff Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi commented on the job losses, which are the second Continue Reading…
New car sales for March were down overall 44% on 2019’s levels. Coronavirus was held responsible for the drop off. However the rise in electric car sales levels approached 200%.The strong electric showing continued in April with the SMMT’s figures revealing three electric vehicles in the top 10 seller list. The Tesla Model 3 topped Continue Reading…
Despite the massive reduction in traffic volumes there has been a 36% increase in speeding convictions across the country. The desserted roads have enticed irresponsible motorists to break speed limits with alarming regularity. The increased number of offences appears even more stark when it’s considered that vehicle usage is down by over three quarters. Fines Continue Reading…
Understandably a great deal of debate has been going on in the taxi and private hire industry regarding the use of PPE and imparticular vehicle partitioning. After lobbying from various trade bodies The Department of Transport published its ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): Safer Transport Guidance for Operators’ which contains relevant information on the subject. We’re grateful to Continue Reading…
Furlough and laying-offs Employees, What should you consider? With uncertainty over how long both the current Covid-19 crisis and the Government’s job prevention scheme will last, business owners will continue to face challenging employment based decisions in the coming weeks and months. Employees will certainly not want to lose their jobs and having invested time Continue Reading…
