COVID-19

The Job Support Scheme: A Closer Look

October 16 2020 @ 11:57 am by Sam Wright

Amidst heightened restrictions, the government’s Job Support Scheme will open in November 2020. It will serve as an indirect replacement for the Job Retention Scheme, which closes at the end of October. According to the government, the Job Support Scheme will ‘protect viable jobs in businesses facing lower demand due to COVID-19.’ We’ve taken a look at the […]…

Business & Accountancy: What’s In (And Out) This Autumn?

September 08 2020 @ 3:35 pm by Sam Wright

To many, September means falling leaves, late summer evenings, and the beginning of the new school year. And whilst even Coronavirus has not managed to alter that, there are a few business and accountancy-related announcements – both this month and into the autumn – that we wanted to make sure you were aware of. Namely: the Budget; […]…

Managing Your Business Through a Pandemic

September 08 2020 @ 3:08 pm by Sam Wright

‘Managing your business through a pandemic’. It’s not something many Directors or CEOs will have contemplated in times gone by. But things have been a little different in 2020. While the lockdown (for many, at least) may be over, the impact that Coronavirus has had on UK business – let alone wider society – is […]…

The Chancellor’s ‘Plan For Jobs’: What does it mean for you?

July 09 2020 @ 8:13 pm by Sam Wright

As the UK continues to emerge from lockdown and with changes to the furlough system coming into play next month, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, today unveiled his latest plans to boost an economy hit hard by COVID-19. Following the so-called ‘Coronavirus Budget’ in March – delayed as a result of last year’s General Election – […]…

Coronavirus job retention scheme: update for businesses

June 05 2020 @ 8:45 pm by Sam Wright

Last weekend, the government issued fresh guidance surrounding the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Speaking from Downing Street, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, outlined how the scheme will operate – and evolve – over the next few months. Here’s a brief summary of the very latest developments impacting our small business clients: The CJRS will continue […]…

Coronavirus job retention scheme: contractor update

June 05 2020 @ 8:40 pm by Sam Wright

The government recently issued updated guidance surrounding the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), outlining how it will change over the coming months. Here’s a brief summary of the developments most likely to affect you, our contractors: • The CJRS will continue in its current format until the end of July, but will close to all […]…

Important Announcement for Furloughed Workers

May 18 2020 @ 8:14 am by Sam Wright

Danbro are pleased to confirm that we will be basing all furlough payments on 80% of taxable pay. Our clients have been informed and those who have already received a payment from us – calculated at 80% of National Minimum Wage – will have their entitlement recalculated and the difference paid. All others who are […]…

‘Bounce Back Loan’ Scheme Goes Live

May 06 2020 @ 9:04 am by Sam Wright

Earlier this week, a new, government-backed loan scheme went live across the country. It aims to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) navigate the financial fallout caused by COVID-19 (Coronavirus). As of Monday 4th May, UK businesses are now able to borrow up to £50,000 – accessible within days – through a government scheme dubbed: […]…

A Message from our M.D. Helen Broughton

April 24 2020 @ 9:48 am by Sam Wright

I’d like to pose a question: Could you survive on less than the Minimum Wage – particularly if your regular income is so much more? That’s the grim reality right now for thousands of contractors working through umbrella companies in the UK. Honest, hard-working people with bills to pay and families to feed. I must […]…

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: What You Need To Know

March 27 2020 @ 12:11 pm by Sam Wright

This week, as part of a series of measures aimed at shoring up the UK’s economy in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis, the Government launched their ‘Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme’ (CJRS). In an unprecedented attempt to help both businesses and employees affected by the virus’ financial fallout, the scheme will pay a large portion […]…
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