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The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme - FAQs

The SEISS was announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on 26 March 2020. The Government has since published further guidance on what the scheme will provide, who is eligible and how to claim.

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An Introduction to the UK’s New Points-based Immigration System

On 9 April 2020, the UK Government published guidance on the new points-based immigration system, which will come into effect on 1 January 2021.All EU and non-EU applicants will be treated equally and dealt with under the same system, which the Government claims will prioritise skills over nationality; whilst reducing overall levels of migration.The new system works by attributing points to certain skills, qualifications, salaries and occupations. To be awarded a UK working visa, applicants must have at least 70 points.Eligibility criteria:From 1 January 2021, applicants wishing to work in the UK must meet the following criteria: They must have a...
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Digital Deals – How to sign documents without leaving your house

While the UK may be in lockdown, that does not mean that life cannot continue and the business world must stop, if anything it is even more important now that we continue to press on with business transactions and embrace technology to help us do this.

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U.S. Ban on Immigration: How Far Does It Go?

On Monday evening, President Trump announced on Twitter that “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!”

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Post Lockdown: slowly returning to normality

Whilst it appears almost certain that the UK wide lockdown shall be extended into early Summer and possibly longer, it is worthwhile putting some thought into how, precisely, businesses should most effectively return to their offices post lockdown.

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