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Summer Statement – help for specific areas
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced further measures in Parliament to support jobs and business sectors severely affected by the COVID outbreak. Grants and reliefs offered included support for: employment, the beleaguered hospitality and tourism industry and included green initiatives as well as a novel scheme to get us to eat out in August. The expected […]
Coronavirus Business News Update
The headlines today show concern over a second wave of the Pandemic and there are calls for more “intelligent” quarantine and airport tests. We are in a “New Normal” and it is clear from those businesses who are successfully coping is that being flexible is a key ingredient to making it through the next few […]
Avoid a furlough scheme penalty – correct any overpayments before 20 October
If you have made an error when claiming for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) or received an overpayment this must be reported and paid back to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) by 20 October 2020. In order to avoid a fine, you must notify HMRC by the latest of either: 90 days after the […]
Time is running out to claim the second grant for the self-employed
Applications for the second round of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) close on 19 October 2020. This grant offers those who are eligible a taxable payment equal to 70 per cent of average monthly profits for three months (capped at £6,570). You can claim for the SEISS if you are a self-employed individual or […]
Chancellor expands Job Support Scheme and grants to businesses facing new COVID-19 restrictions
The Chancellor has announced that the Government will expand the new Job Support Scheme (JSS) to assist jobs and businesses required to close their doors as a result of tougher Coronavirus restrictions. The announcement was made ahead of new plans to introduce a tier-based system for lockdowns across the country, which could force some businesses […]
Government extends further support to businesses affected by COVID-19
Under increasing pressure from business groups, local authority leaders and the public, the Government has decided to extend several of its existing support measures to help businesses across the UK – regardless of whether they are forced to close or remain open. Speaking to Parliament, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced three new steps that he […]
Employers prepare to move to Job Support Scheme as Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme winds down
Employers currently using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) should prepare to transition to the new Job Support Scheme from the start of next month, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has said.
Working parents struck by Covid-19 will be allowed to continue claiming Tax-Free Childcare, HMRC confirms
Working parents who fall under the income threshold to claim Tax-Free Childcare as a result of Covid-19 will be allowed to continue receiving relief, it has been announced.