Companies like yours can claim cash back from the government against a wide range of costs if they were incurred on innovation, research and development. Get your share of the £3.5 billion awarded last year. According to the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits Statistics September 2020, by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), there have […]
COVID-19: National Audit Office warns up to 60 per cent of Bounce Back Loans may not be paid back
The Government’s spending watchdog, the National Audit Office (NAO), has warned that up to 60 per cent of businesses may not pay back the 100 per cent Government-backed Bounce Back Loans Scheme (BBLS) because of fraudulent applications and minimal credit checks.
Self-Assessment: HMRC announces new ‘enhanced payment plans’ for self-employed
From 1 October 2020, individuals who complete Self-Assessment tax returns will now be able to divide their tax bill into monthly instalments, without speaking to an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) adviser first.
Why times of crisis may be the perfect time to launch a tech start-up?
Opening a new business during a period of economic and social crisis, such as the current pandemic, may seem like a risky venture and for certain sectors this may certainly be true.
Braving the storm – Steps recruiters can take now to build resilience
The UK’s recruitment industry has seen a significant decline in income as businesses slow down or freeze hiring in response to COVID-19.
SMEs are still chasing unpaid invoices
The disruption of business, due to the coronavirus pandemic, has meant many companies are still waiting on unpaid invoices from their debtors.
Automatic enrolment easements to be lifted from January, regulator reveals
Pension flexibilities afforded to employers throughout the coronavirus pandemic will be removed from 01 January 2021, it has been revealed.
Could your property development be eligible for Land Remediation Relief?
By Neil Driver, Director at Davis Grant Hundreds of property developments across the UK that are undertaken on contaminated land could benefit from a unique tax relief that reduces a company’s Corporation Tax bill or provides funding via tax credits.
Businesses return £215 million furlough payments to the Government
According to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), more than £215 million of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) payments have been willingly returned to the Government by UK firms, out of £35.4 billion worth of claims up until 16 August.