More businesses invited to apply for Covid-19 support after EU State Aid changes
03 Aug 2020
Even more struggling businesses affected by Covid-19 can now access finance under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), it has been announced.
Read Full StoryNew legislation introduced to protect redundancy pay of furloughed workers
31 Jul 2020
The Government has announced that from 31 July 2020 any furloughed worker that is made redundant will receive a payment based on their normal wage rather than the reduced rate of pay they may have received under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Reports of a small number of employers taking advantage of the Coronavirus […]
Read Full StoryGovernment announces new stamp duty rates for non-residents from April 2021
29 Jul 2020
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced new rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for non-residents from 1 April 2021.
Read Full StoryChancellor considers online sales tax for e-commerce retail sector
27 Jul 2020
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is considering the introduction of a new sales tax for the online retail sector in a bid to help the struggling high street compete with the e-commerce sector.
Read Full StoryHMRC: Update tax credit account or risk overpayment
24 Jul 2020
Those in receipt of tax credits must tell HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) about any changes in their circumstances before 31 July or risk overpayment, it has been warned.
Read Full StoryOnly a quarter of eligible businesses registered for ‘Eat out to help out’ scheme
23 Jul 2020
According to the latest figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), only a quarter of eligible businesses in the hospitality sector have signed up to the new ‘Eat out to help out scheme’.
Read Full StoryGovernment confirms Job Retention Bonus of £1,000
22 Jul 2020
During the Summer Economic Update, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced his Plan for Jobs, which included a new incentive for users of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to keep furloughed workers employed until January 2021. The Job Retention Bonus (JRB) will encourage employers to bring back furloughed employees by allowing them to claim a […]
Read Full StoryUpcoming key dates for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
22 Jul 2020
In the next few weeks, employers may need to submit additional information or change the way they manage their Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims. To help you prepare, here are some key dates and actions you may need to take: 31 July 2020 – Submit your CJRS claim for periods ending on or before […]
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