Flexibility over right to work checks end on 20 June 2021
The government has confirmed that the temporary COVID-19 adjusted right to work check process will come to an end on 20 June 2021. During...
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May 11, 2021
New guidance for agency workers and contractors working through an umbrella company
HMRC has created new guidance for workers and guidance who work through an umbrella company. The guidance covers holiday pay and...
May 10, 2021
HMRC sets out penalty regime for SEISS abuse
As the fourth self employment income support scheme (SEISS) ramps up for applications, HMRC has confirmed the penalty regime with harsh...
Apr 29, 2021
How "Pay As You Grow" can provide flexibility with Bounce Back Loan repayments due to start soon
The UK Government accounced Pay As You Grow (PAYG) options for Bounce Back Loan borrowers in September 2020, giving the borrower the...
Apr 25, 2021
Limited window for SME's to apply for Brexit support grant
Businesses 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, 2021
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) - guidance from May
For 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 21, 2021
Working from home allowance
Employed workers can now claim the government's working from home allowance for the 2021/22 tax year. This gives workers a £6 per week...
Apr 15, 2021
Restart Grant Scheme
Restart Grants are a one-off cash grant available from this month to hard-hit hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym...
Apr 12, 2021
Self-employed Income Support Scheme
The fourth Self-employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant covers the period February to April 2021. It will now be open to individuals...
Apr 11, 2021
Recovery Loan Scheme opens for businesses to raise finance
Launched on 6 April 2021, the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) provides financial support to businesses across the UK as they recover and grow...
Apr 3, 2021
State pension payments set to rise
Payments will rise for millions of retirees in the next few weeks when new rates come into force across England and Wales. Key points The...
Apr 2, 2021
IR35 changes: What the new rules mean from April 2021
The private sector reform was due to take place in April 2020, but was delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Key points IR35 refers...
Mar 17, 2021
How to claim the 4th SEISS grant
The Chancellor unveiled more details about the fourth self employed grant during the budget on 3 March. Key Points The Chancellor...
Mar 16, 2021
Budget updates - VAT
Extended VAT discount for hospitality The current 5% VAT rate for the hospitality sector, holiday providers and attractions will be...
Mar 12, 2021
Capital Allowance super-deduction: an attractive measure but time to start planning now
The government’s new capital allowance ‘super-deduction’ hopes to boost business investment and productivity, but good planning and...
Mar 11, 2021
UK introduces tougher penalties for late payment of income tax
A significantly tougher regime of penalties for late income tax payment was released in the Budget announcement on 3 March. Key Points...
Mar 3, 2021
Budget 2021 - An initial update to The Chancellors Budget statement
Further information will follow once the Finance Act is published however, some of the headlines of The Chancellor's budget are as...
Mar 1, 2021
The Chancellor is set to freeze fuel duty due to the reliance on cars during the pandemic
The Chancellor has reportedly ruled out a rise in fuel duty. Rishi Sunak may extend the initiative under which drivers of electric...
Feb 25, 2021
New online service opens for VAT deferral payments
Over 500,000 VAT registered businesses who deferred VAT payments between March and June 2020 now have the opportunity to join the new...
Feb 21, 2021
UK announces £20m SME BREXIT support fund to help with rule changes
New BREXIT fund will help businesses prepare for the implementation of import controls. Businesses will be encouraged to apply for grants...
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