by Lynne Gowers | Apr 17, 2020 | General News, Contractors, Liquid Friday, Agencies
They say that knowledge is power, and in the situation we find ourselves in, it’s easy to feel powerless in the face of uncertainty. At Liquid Friday, we are committed to keep our agencies and contractors in the loop on important matters which may affect them...
by Lynne Gowers | Apr 9, 2020 | Agencies, Contractors, Construction industry
Last week, Alok Sharma, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) hailed the “critical efforts” of those working in construction during this time of national crisis. In an open letter to the UK construction industry, Mr Sharma paid tribute...
by Lynne Gowers | Apr 8, 2020 | Agencies, Contractors, Liquid Friday
Since the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was announced, Liquid Friday has been vocal about our plans to support it, as government allows. We fully intend to furlough our umbrella employees who have been laid off due to Covid-19 and are eligible for the...
by Lynne Gowers | Apr 6, 2020 | Agencies, General News, Contractors
Around 20,000 former NHS staff have answered the call to return to their professions in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. But it seems that Covid 19 may not be the only scourge they are fighting. These key workers, many of whom have come out of retirement, are...
by Lynne Gowers | Mar 31, 2020 | Agencies, Contractors, Liquid Friday
At Liquid Friday, we are fully committed to supporting our agencies and contractors during the Covid-19 crisis. We absolutely understand that contractors will be really concerned about their financial situation and what will happen if a client lays them off because of...
by Lynne Gowers | Mar 24, 2020 | Agencies, General News
Upon the mandated shutdown of many UK businesses, the government has been attempting to reassure businesses and employees that they will be supported during the Covid-19 crisis. One measure that has been announced is a Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Detail on this...
