Goodbye 2021. 2021 has been a year of trying to return to some normality. Lots of people have found new ways of working, with flexible working becoming the new norm. Many new businesses have popped up with people finding new ventures to see them ... [Continue Reading]
Furlough Changes
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until 30 September 2021 and the level of grant available to employers under the scheme has changed... From 1st July, there will be changes to the level of grant available for the CJRS ... [Continue Reading]
Returning to the Office
After months of working from home, businesses have been given the green light to return to the workplace, in most cases this will include bringing your employees back to the office. We know that this could be emotionally challenging. Many of us have ... [Continue Reading]
Budget 2021 – First impressions
BUDGET – MORE DETAIL TO FOLLOW The Chancellor has delivered his budget without any real surprises. A lot of detail needs to be added and will probably emerge in the next few weeks or months. Some of the main points which may affect our clients ... [Continue Reading]
Goodbye 2020
Goodbye 2020 A great big thanks to all of the great staff here who have continued to provide a brilliant service to our clients, despite coronavirus. It has been a different (and difficult) year for virtually every ... [Continue Reading]
SEISS Grant info
Claims for the third SEISS (Self-Employed Income Support Scheme) grant can be made from 30 November. Submission time You can submit your claim via the existing HMRC SEISS website. As before, you must submit your claim personally. Accountants or ... [Continue Reading]
Covid 19 – some guidance
Can a member of staff work while self-isolating? Provided the employee is well enough to work from home, you can ask them to do so. You cannot ask a member of staff who is following the guidance and self-isolating, to come into work. It is an ... [Continue Reading]
JOB SUPPORT SCHEME -REVISED
The Job Support Scheme (JSS) has changed considerably from the original announcement, Since it comes into force on 1 November, employers have to make some decisions quickly. Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced new changes a few ... [Continue Reading]
Job Support Scheme – First Thoughts
Information on the Job Support Scheme is sketchy to say the least. The scheme was only announced yesterday and the Factsheet issued by HMRC shortly afterwards is relatively short (four pages). It refers to further guidance to follow. If you want ... [Continue Reading]
VAT Rate Reduction
VAT on sales is being reduced for hospitality, hotel and accommodation and attractions businesses. The reduction is substantial – down to 5%. It is effective from Wednesday – 15 July – and will last until 12 January 2021. Both these dates are in the ... [Continue Reading]
