As England prepares to lift its latest lockdown measures and enters a new tiered system of local restrictions many in the recruitment sector may have a feeling of déjà vu.
Property – Financial lessons from the last year
As we approach the end of 2020 it is an important time to reflect on the lessons from the last year as we move into 2021, so that businesses and investors in the property sector can build greater resilience for the future.
Tech start-ups face new challenges under R&D tax rules reform
The rules regarding R&D tax credit claims for the SME scheme are changing from April 2021 and it could affect the ability of many small tech businesses to obtain this important tax relief.
HMRC’s amended guidance on late furlough claims
On 19 November 2020, the Government amended its guidance to give examples of what is meant by a ‘reasonable excuse’, for submitting furlough claims past the deadline.
Businesses urged to file annual accounts early and “go paperless” to avoid Covid-19 disruption
Companies House has urged businesses to file their annual accounts earlier than usual to avoid “last-minute” disruption caused by the coronavirus.
Data protection and Brexit: what you need to know
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will have to take extra precautions when using personal data after the Brexit transition period comes to an end, a major regulator has warned. The guidance, published by the Government and Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), comes as the UK prepares to officially leave the EU on 31 December 2020. To […]
HMRC to investigate Eat Out to Help Out scheme claimants
Registered users of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme (EOTHO) should check their claims to ensure money has not been paid out incorrectly, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced.
Business recovery planning: dealing with disruption
Disruption can be unforeseen and out of our control, and the coronavirus pandemic is a prime example of this. Many businesses have been significantly affected by the impact of the virus and the Government’s measures and the impact of exit from the EU single market are still unknown. Many businesses can face ‘disruption’, and there […]
Furlough scheme update – Publication of claims and employees serving notice
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that employees serving notice cannot be claimed for from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) from 1 December 2020 onwards. It has also confirmed further details of plans to disclose details of claims made by employers from December onwards. Notice periods The change means employers cannot claim furlough […]