Expansion Of The Job Support Scheme

With the new three-tier local restrictions in place, the Chancellor has expanded the Job Support Scheme for businesses forced to close their doors ...

Loan Extensions Announced In The Winter Economic Plan

When the Bounce Back Loan was announced at the start of the pandemic, over a million businesses took one out ...

Tax Deferrals Announced In The Winter Economic Plan

Businesses that are struggling with cashflow who deferred paying VAT can now spread their payments ...

Chancellor Announces Further SEISS Grants

The hugely successful Self-Employment Income Support Scheme is being extended into 2021 ...

The Government's New Job Support Scheme

With the announcement of the Job Support Scheme, many employers are hopeful they can retain some staff ...

The Chancellor's Winter Economic Plan

Last week, the Chancellor announced his Winter Economic Plan designed to support the UK economy ...

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 ...

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 ...

Important Information About The Job Retention Bonus

HMRC recently published more information on the Job Retention Bonus which includes how to check eligibility ...

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 ...