Sep 30, 2021Chancellor announces extension of Kickstart SchemeBusinesses have been given an extra three months to take on young employees through the government funded Kickstart Scheme after Rishi...
Sep 16, 2021COVID-19 response: Autumn and Winter planThe Prime Minister this week held a briefing to set out the government's plan to manage COVID throughout Autumn and Winter. As part of...
Jul 23, 2021SEISS fifth grant: Personal claim datesThe claims service for the fifth SEISS grant will open from late July. The grant covers lost or reduced earnings from May to September...
Jul 19, 2021Self Employment Income Support Scheme: Fifth grant turnover test Unlike the previous four grants, the fifth grant will be worth different percentages of average trading profits depending on the...
Jul 6, 2021LITRG releases guidance on how SEISS is taxedThe Low Income Tax Reform Group ("LITRG") is warning people who have claimed Self-Employment Income Support Scheme ("SEISS") grants that...
Jul 5, 2021Calls to extend support for small businessesThe Federation for Small Businesses is calling on the government to extend its support for small firms after the lifting of lockdown...
May 24, 2021Government SME support scheme open for registrationsSmall businesses in the UK can now register their interest in joining "Help to Grow", the government's new scheme to help SME's prosper...
May 10, 2021HMRC sets out penalty regime for SEISS abuseAs the fourth self employment income support scheme (SEISS) ramps up for applications, HMRC has confirmed the penalty regime with harsh...
Apr 25, 2021Limited window for SME's to apply for Brexit support grantBusinesses qualifying for the grant under the Brexit Support Fund only have until 30 June 2021 to make a claim. You will be eligible to...
Apr 24, 2021Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) - guidance from MayFor periods from 1 May 2021 onwards, you will be able to claim for newly eligible employees who you could not claim for from 1 November...
Apr 15, 2021Restart Grant SchemeRestart Grants are a one-off cash grant available from this month to hard-hit hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym...
Apr 12, 2021Self-employed Income Support SchemeThe fourth Self-employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant covers the period February to April 2021. It will now be open to individuals...
Mar 17, 2021How to claim the 4th SEISS grantThe Chancellor unveiled more details about the fourth self employed grant during the budget on 3 March. Key Points The Chancellor...
Feb 21, 2021UK announces £20m SME BREXIT support fund to help with rule changesNew BREXIT fund will help businesses prepare for the implementation of import controls. Businesses will be encouraged to apply for grants...
Jan 25, 20213rd SEISS GrantYou only have until Friday 29 January 2021 to make a claim for the 3rd SEISS Grant. If your self employed, and your business has been...
Jan 21, 2021Local restrictions grantBristol City Council have opened up the Additional Restrictions Grant system for the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. If your...
Jan 6, 2021Local Restrictions GrantsBusinesses in retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000. Further details can be found in...