Like many other sectors, the property industry is struggling to access finance due to the economic impact of COVID-19.
Start-ups looking to recruit new experts can now take advantage of the Kickstart scheme
Last year, the Government introduced a new grant via the Kickstart Scheme to support the creation of new jobs placements at businesses across the UK.
New free service to help your business resolve disputes with banks
A new independent and free service has been set up after a review of business complaints within the banking sector. It gives SME business owners like you, who were previously unable to lodge complaints with the ombudsman, the opportunity to receive a cash award and can be used for both new complaints and to review […]
Pub industry calls for reopening of the sector as sales halve
Prominent figures within the beer and pub industry are calling upon the Government to reopen pubs with non-essential shops when lockdown ends, as they are an indispensable contributor to the economy.
£2,000 grants for Brexit-related training or professional advice announced
The Government has announced the launch of a £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund, intended to help SMEs with the new rules that apply to trading with the EU following the end of the Brexit transition period. The fund offers grants worth up to £2,000 to enable businesses who trade only with the EU and […]
What you need to know about the end of the Northern Ireland grace period
It was today revealed that the European Commission is unlikely to accept the Government’s proposition of a two-year extension to the Northern Ireland grace period. With reports suggesting that the Union will consider a three-to-six-month extension at best, what does this mean for businesses transporting goods into Northern Ireland? What is the Northern Ireland grace […]
One in five small businesses not entitled to financial support, FSB reveals
As many as one in five small businesses and sole traders are not entitled to financial support under the Government’s coronavirus support package, it has been revealed.
Download our latest Brexit Guide to understand the complexities of post-Brexit VAT
Thousands of businesses across the UK have been having to get to grips with new rules surrounding VAT, imports and exports since the Brexit transition period ended at the start of this year. To help, our experienced team have put together a detailed guide on post-Brexit trade and the new rules around VAT on imports […]
The VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme
Any business that deferred VAT payments due between 20 March and 30 June 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, must now consider how they will repay this outstanding tax. They can choose from the following options in order to do this: Pay the deferred VAT in full by 31 March 2021; Join the […]