https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/access-to-cash-consultation<\/a>.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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The Government is currently preparing guidance to support local authorities ahead of rollout of the £1.5 billion business rates relief fund. The final guidance, its specifics and level of prescription, will reflect considerations including the existing framework of Government support, information held by local authorities and their capacity to administer various parameters, as well as subsidy control considerations.<\/p>
<\/p>
This discretionary relief pot approach has been taken to get funding to businesses as soon as possible and on the basis of their actual economic exposure to COVID-19 rather than the pandemic\u2019s hypothetical impact on property rental values. The alternative of prolonged litigation and appeals through the Material Change of Circumstance provision could have taken years.<\/p>
<\/p>
The Government will support local authorities to enable ratepayers to apply for relief awards as soon as possible this year, once the legislation relating to Material Change of Circumstance provisions has passed, and local authorities have set up local relief schemes.<\/p>"}
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As clearly stated in the CJRS guidance, employees will need to be able to work for the employer that has placed them on furlough if their employer decides to stop furloughing them or start flexibly furloughing them.<\/p>
<\/p>
If the employer decides to take an employee off furlough and has followed the correct contractual procedures and it is reasonable to expect the employee to return, then the employee may be in breach of contract and subject to disciplinary action if they refuse to work.<\/p>"}
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Responsibility for policy and engagement relating to the Mineworkers\u2019 Pension Scheme rests with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and therefore there have been no meetings by HM Treasury officials on this matter.<\/p>"}
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The Government is committed to supporting borrowers that have been impacted by Covid-19, and that is why we have worked with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to oversee an unprecedented package of forbearance measures for mortgage customers, including the provision of 2.7 million mortgage payment holidays and a ban on repossessions. While these temporary measures have now ended, FCA guidance also requires firms to continue providing support through tailored forbearance options, including further payment holidays, for borrowers facing ongoing financial difficulties as a result of Covid-19.<\/p>
<\/p>
The Government will continue its efforts to support mortgage borrowers. For example, the Government will continue to offer Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) loans to homeowners on a low income to help prevent repossession. The Government also helps people avoid repossession through protection in the courts under the Pre-Action Protocol which makes it clear that repossession must always be the last resort for lenders.<\/p>
<\/p>
HM Treasury does not hold arrears data at a regional or constituency level. However, Bank of England data released on 8 June shows that arrears remain at low levels, with the proportion of total loan balances with arrears at 0.96% across the UK. Any borrowers worried about being able to pay their mortgage should make early contact with their lender to discuss their options.<\/p>"}
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The GVMS Check-in and Embarkation functionality was deployed successfully on 31 December 2020 at 18:00 (GMT) and is working as expected. This was following deployment of the GVMS Registration Service on 8 December 2020, and the \u201cGet a Goods Movement Reference\u201d (GMR) Service on 23 December 2020.<\/p>
<\/p>
Further GVMS releases will be deployed over a series of dates up to full border controls in January 2022 and remain on track. This has included functionality supporting NI-GB Exports which was successfully deployed on 28 February 2021 and enhancements to improve customer journeys, such as driver messaging which took place on 4 July 2021.<\/p>
<\/p>
To date there have been 6,655 successful GVMS haulier registrations and 431,417 GMRs created (data obtained 1 July 2021).<\/p>
<\/p>
Port, carrier and haulier engagement is continuing to support the take up of GVMS, and HMRC are working with them to support their readiness for January 2022.<\/p>
<\/p>
HMRC will continue to work with all industry actors to ensure they understand the steps they need to take to move goods through border locations using the different customs models.<\/p>"}
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Like all employers, umbrella companies are responsible for paying employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) where they are due. Employers cannot, by law, deduct employer NICs from an employee's gross pay. The payment of employer NICs out of the umbrella company\u2019s fee may be shown on the same payslip as deductions, such as Income Tax, from the employee\u2019s gross pay, meaning that it can look as if an individual is paying the employer NICs, when this is not actually the case.<\/p>
<\/p>
The Government improved transparency for agency workers by introducing the Key Information Document from 6 April 2020. This sets out a range of pay-related facts, including the minimum rate of pay an agency worker can expect, who pays them, how often they are paid, and if there are any deductions or fees taken from their pay. Any differences between the rate of pay given to the umbrella company by the employment business and the sum given to the agency worker (after fees and deductions) must be accounted for and explained.<\/p>
<\/p>
When set up and operated correctly, umbrella companies comply with tax and NICs legislation. Umbrella company employees who believe that an umbrella company is not complying with its tax or NICs obligations can report it to HM Revenue and Customs: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/report-fraud-to-hmrc<\/a>.<\/p> <\/p>
Commercial and loyalty incentive schemes may be a legitimate business-to-business interaction, between an agency and umbrella company, and they are not within the scope of the agency regulations enforced by the Employment Agency Standards (EAS) Inspectorate.<\/p>
<\/p>
Protecting and enhancing workers\u2019 rights through robust regulation, including for those employed by umbrella companies is a priority for the Government. The Government\u2019s plans for a new single enforcement body will include umbrella companies in its remit, and will have new powers to tackle non-compliance.<\/p>"}
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