Companies House will pause both the voluntary and compulsory strike-off processes for one month from 21 January until 21 February to support businesses affected by COVID-19, it has been announced. The extended measure comes in response to delays to the system caused by the third national lockdown. In a notice to customers, Companies House said […]
Consultations on future of Companies House could see filing deadlines slashed
A set of consultations on the future of Companies House published in December 2020, include proposals for mandatory digital filing, requirements to tag accountants digitally with IXBRL and shortening filing deadlines to three months for public companies and six months for private companies. The Department for Business and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is also seeking feedback […]
The advantages of electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
Businesses looking to reward and retain staff members may wish to consider offering an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme. Not only are many EVs better for the environment, but they could also offer businesses considerable savings. Businesses can use employee salary sacrifice – similar to schemes offered for pension contributions, cycle to work schemes […]
Business insurance rates are on the rise
The impact of the pandemic has been felt in many different ways. Some of the effects have been quite immediate, but now many businesses are starting to see how the events of the last year are affecting their annual business insurance rates as well. Before COVID-19 struck, there were already a number of factors adversely […]
Kickstart Scheme: the changes from 3 February 2021
According to a report by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the Kickstart Scheme has supported over 120,000 young people find employment, since its launch in September 2020.
Voluntary and compulsory strike off processes paused in response to national lockdown
Companies House will pause both the voluntary and compulsory strike off processes for one month to support businesses affected by Covid-19, it has been announced.
EU exports halt as UK firms encounter extra charges
Due to the new trade rules that came into effect on 1 January 2021, many UK businesses, who export to the EU, have been hit by extra charges, taxes and paperwork. Some have stopped exports to the EU as a result.
Further financial support to help fishing businesses with new exporting requirements
New financial support will help fishing businesses export their products across the world, it has been announced.
Recruiters need to prepare for the impact of post-Brexit rules on operations and finances
By Ben Chernoff, a Director at Davis Grant As the UK enters a new era entirely outside of the EU and the free movement agreement, recruiters need to be aware of the impact that this may have on their operations and finances.