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The government has confirmed that employment businesses are eligible to apply for the business rates retail discount. Recruiters are eligible for the scheme, whether their office is now closed or not.

The Chancellor has announced changes to the emergency loans scheme to help businesses which are struggling amid the Covid-19 crisis. Responding to the changes, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation called for more to be done to ensure companies experiencing cashflow problems can access support more quickly.

With the increasing spread of Coronavirus, the world has all but ground to a halt

City & Guilds Group spokespeople are available to discuss the workplace and wellbeing challenges in today’s business environment

Chief Executive of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation Neil Carberry said:

Peter Cheese, Chief Executive of the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development said:

Richard Harris – Chief Legal Officer at global recruitment consultancy (31 countries) Robert Walters Plc:

Lack of clarity on essential work, and the delay in support for self-employed and contract workers is creating too much ambiguity and putting people at risk

REC Chief Executive, Neil Carberry said:

In response to the Chancellor’s unprecedented package of financial measures to support workers, Peter Cheese, chief executive of the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development comments:

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has called on the government to take immediate steps to protect jobs and the economy.

According to a brand new study from the UK’s leading independent job board, CV-Library, a staggering 76.8% of employers believe the coronavirus outbreak will have a negative impact on their business; with a further 55.1% admitting that they’re worried about it spreading throughout their workplace.

The UK’s leading provider of flexible workers is waiving its fees to help businesses overcome challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Government must urgently enhance support for businesses to get them through the COVID-19 crisis, according the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).