CJRS: October Furlough Scheme Changes

For October 2020, the government will contribute 60% of wages for the hours an employee is on furlough ...

SEISS: Last Chance To Make A Claim

If you haven't already made a claim under SEISS then the deadline is fast approaching. Are you going to claim?

Grants For Businesses Affected By Local Lockdowns

With more restrictions coming, the Treasury has offered grants for businesses affected by local lockdowns ...

Veteran's Relief: Seconday NIC Savings For Employers

To support personnel returning into the civilian working world, the Government is consulting on Veteran's Relief ...

Coronavirus Support: Have You Advertently Been Fraudulent?

You can't fault the Government for their help during the Coronavirus outbreak. But it has left them open to fraud ...

CJRS: September Furlough Changes

Businesses across the UK are expecting major changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme this month ...

COVID-19 Has Made Health And Safety Everyone’s Business

This week, I have a guest post from Amy and Priti of the SHE Community Hub talking about Health & Safety ...

Companies House To Resume The Compulsory Strike Off Process

Due to the pandemic, Companies House suspended both the voluntary and compulsory strike-off process ...

What's Important About Mental Health First Aid?

During August, I have been attending a superb online first aid course run by Dr AJ Yates from Mental Health First Aid England ...

Furloughed Employees To Receive Full Redundancy Payments

Following on from CJRS, the Government is ensuring redundancy is based on normal wage rather than the 80% rate ...

COVID-19: Employees, Holidays And Quarantine Restricted Countries

Business owners are wondering what to do about employees going on holiday to quarantine restricted countries ...

The 5% VAT Rate Cut For Hospitality Businesses

After Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Summer Statement, HMRC issued new guidance on the 5% VAT rate cut he announced ...

HMRC: 90-Days To Notify Of Overclaimed COVID-19 Grants

Businesses that claimed the CJRS or SEISS grant schemes are urged to doublecheck entitlements ...

Brand Visibility Is More Important Than Ever!

This week, I've got a guest blog post from Terry Kendhammer of Bubble Creative talking about brand visibility ...

The Eat Out To Help Out Scheme And VAT

Many businesses are signing up to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, but how does it work with VAT? HMRC explains ...

Self Assessment Taxpayers Can Defer Their July Payment On Account

HMRC is reminding self-assessment taxpayers that they can automatically defer their July payment on account ...

Government Announces Roadmap To Making Tax Digital

The Government set out its roadmap for a full Making Tax Digital rollout on the 21st July 2020 ...

A Temporary, But Welcome Change From Companies House

Companies House have announced they have temporarily changed the conditions for approving year-end accounts ...