Employers in England can now claim the following payments after the Government launched two new incentive schemes: £3,000 for each new apprentice hired between 1 April and 30 September 2021. Employers will need to set up an apprenticeship service account in order to apply, and this incentive can be claimed in addition to the existing […]
On 3 March the government announced further changes to the Job Retention Scheme. At the time they said further changes would be announced to the calculation of furlough claims for those on variable hours and these changes are summarised below: When calculating your furlough claim for variable hours workers for periods which start on or […]
This year, the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA), is hoping to see the return of calendar highlights such as the Premier Trophy Awards after the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to its events in 2020. Plans are in the pipeline for the competitions, awards and events that the PDA hosts each year, but dates are […]
A new guide, The road to a quality apprenticeship has been published to help employers understand the steps in delivering high quality, successful apprenticeships in their businesses. The guide provides links to information and tools at different stages of an apprenticeship journey that employers can use to help them ensure a quality experience for their apprentices aiding […]