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Redundancy pay protected for furloughed workers

Marie Ellis30th July 2020

A new law means that furloughed employees to receive full redundancy payments Furloughed employees to receive statutory redundancy pay based on their normal wages, rather than a reduced furlough rateChanges will also apply to statutory notice... Read More...

Nation’s secret spending habits reveal sex toys, a house and booze

Marie Ellis29th July 2020

Toying with the truth: Nation's secret spending habits reveal sex toys, a house and booze We Brits may be guilty of keeping the odd purchase a secret from our partners, family or friends. New research reveals 30% of Brits regularly hide purch... Read More...

Financial planning for the end of furlough

Marie Ellis26th July 2020

BBC Radio 5 Live with Laura Whitmore Laura Whitmore returned to Sunday mornings on 5 Live. Featuring singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright goes "Under The Spotlight", 'The Young Offenders' actors Alex Murphy and Chris Walley talk about their new... Read More...

Final Lockdown Diary: Week 18

Marie Ellis25th July 2020

Lockdown Diaries: Week 18 Now that shielding will be paused on 1 August - this is officially my last lockdown diary! I think about how far we have come from when we first went into lockdown. I started to stay indoors a week before the Governm... Read More...

Making noise in SW London

Marie Ellis25th July 2020

Workbox Music make noise in SW London - £10 Discount using the code #brokegirl I love music. So when I was approached with news about Workbox Music in SW London, I thought I would take note. Having been an SW London girl for many years. I... Read More...

Importance of MOT during lockdown

Marie Ellis25th July 2020

Collaboration with DAT Tyres (London) MOT expiry dates were extended by 6 months to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). DAT Tyres have come to the rescue to offer some expert advice on the subject. Government Coronavirus Gu... Read More...

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