Postal Strikes, Customers & Self-Assessment
Business Link has published guidance to help small firms overcome problems caused by the recent postal strikes. The guidance includes tips for getting your self-assesment tax returns to HMRC by the 31st October and for businesses that need to use Royal Mail during the strike to ensure minimal disruption to their operations, as well as containing links to other useful information. National postal strikes were announced by the Communication Workers Union after their terms for employees’ pay, working conditions and the modernisation of the postal service were rejected by Royal Mail. The first two national strikes took place on 22nd and 23rd October and more strikes may follow if an agreement is not reached. Business Link’s tips include: Contact customers to let them know that good... »