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COVID-19 self-employed support continues
17 August 2020Self-employed mechanics recently saw more COVID-19 funding heading their way. While government support for the furlough scheme has been cut as employers have been asked… Read More
Furlough: Employers now pay National Insurance and pension contributions
3 August 2020Garages that have taken advantage of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme now have to pay a small proportion of the cost of the furlough, with… Read More
6,000 automotive businesses on the brink, but vast majority demonstrating resilience
22 July 20206,000 automotive businesses on the brink, but vast majority demonstrating resilience 6,000 automotive businesses could be at risk of closing within the next few weeks,… Read More
No scrappage, but Chancellor unveils £1,000 bonus to bring back furloughed staff
8 July 2020Garages will not be facing the prospect of a vehicle scrappage scheme, but Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has announced a £1,000 bonus for… Read More
By dawn’s early light: Post-Independence Day boom encouraging garages to bring back furloughed staff?
2 July 2020Are furloughed mechanics about to see dawn’s early light for the first time April? With pubs, restaurants and many attractions able to open from Saturday… Read More
Garages eye furlough regional variation to gauge risks
15 June 2020New stats on the furlough could give garages an idea of if their area of the UK is particularly exposed to potential job… Read More
Coronavirus: furloughed workers and what it means for business
5 June 2020Putting staff on furlough is a new concept in the UK, and is one of the most novel measures introduced as a result of… Read More