Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined an investment of £12 billion to help manage the effects of coronavirus on UK households and business in his 2020 Budget.
A summary of some of the main changes this April in employment law and taxation and what impact they are likely to have on those in the motor trade.
Dealers have expressed their concerns that the new National Living Wage will mean enforcing pay and benefits cuts.
Motor factor and workshop equipment distributor Andrew Page has decided to reward all of its staff over the age of 18 with at least the National Living Wage.
The new National Living Wage will not lead to a boost in productivity, according to 50% of bosses.