There are now just two months left to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to secure the right to live and work in the UK, businesses have been warned. The report comes shortly before the 30 June 2021 deadline, after which workers may be forced to return to their home countries should they not apply […]
Two in five businesses report cyber attacks in last 12 months, major study reveals
Two in five UK businesses have experienced a cyber-attack in the last 12 months, a major study has revealed.
Government to crack down on rogue tax advisers
Accountants who provide tax advice may be required to hold professional indemnity insurance (PII) under new laws proposed this week.
IR35: with not long to go, are you prepared?
The ‘Off-Payroll Reforms’ for the Private Sector were supposed to begin in April 2020. However, the impact of coronavirus meant that the Government delayed its start until 6 April 2021 – meaning there is only a matter of weeks left to prepare.
Only weeks left until the new R&D tax credit PAYE cap is introduced
From 1 April 2021, the rules regarding R&D (research and development) tax credit claims for the SME scheme are changing, which could affect some businesses’ ability to obtain the full amount of tax relief. The new PAYE cap on qualifying R&D expenditure will attempt to tighten up the R&D tax credit system by limiting the […]
COVID vaccination success provides businesses with confidence
The success of the COVID vaccination programme helped to instil confidence within many UK businesses once more. A survey revealed that the number of confident firms is at its highest level since 2018.