HMRC is warning customers to keep their eyes peeled as scammers are targeting Self Assessment customers to try and steal money or personal information. Within the last year, HMRC reported…
The loans programme will broaden the financial support available to companies, ensuring they can access funding at all stages of innovation. Some of the UK's innovative companies will benefit from…
From the 1st of April, hospitality tax VAT returns to its standard rate - of 20% Since July 2020, hospitality tax was decreased to 12.5% to recover from the impact…
From April 2022, all VAT registered businesses must sign up, whatever they earn. Before the government brought in this extension, only companies whose turnover was more than £85,000 had to…
Every customer must sign in when visiting a pub, restaurant or hospitality venue. How do you feel about the new rules to help pubs, cafes and restaurants reopen outdoors safely…
All aspects of England’s society could reopen by June 21. The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021’, setting out a roadmap out of the current lockdown in…
Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the Chancellor has announced. Chancellor announces one-off top up grants for retail,…
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked and further economic support announced. People and…
The Job Support Scheme will be open from 1 November 2020 and run for 6 months, until 30 April 2021. The government will review the terms of the scheme in…
During the Summer Statement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the ‘Eat Out to Help Out scheme’. This scheme forms part of a range of measures designed to help the hospitality industry…
On Wednesday 8th July we heard Chancellor Rishi Sunak announce new measures to help support the hospitality sector during their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the news was welcomed…
What is the scheme? On Wednesday 8 July 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a range of new measures designed to support the hospitality industry during the recovery from Covid-19. In…
Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps. The government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by…
The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) provides financial support to larger businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). The scheme helps medium and large sized businesses to access loans and…
An explanation of how holiday entitlement and pay operate during the coronavirus pandemic, where it differs from the standard holiday entitlement and pay guidance. This guidance outlines how holiday entitlement…
If you're an employer, find out if you can use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to claim back employees' coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). The online service you’ll…
Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave ('furlough') due to coronavirus (COVID-19). If you’ve already worked out how…
HMRC will begin contacting customers who may be eligible for the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will begin contacting customers who may be eligible…
New 100% government backed loan scheme for small business 28 April 2020: The chancellor has announced a new Bounce Back loan scheme, allowing small businesses hit by the impact of…
With the next VAT deadline date of 7 May fast approaching, we wanted to send a reminder of the process for those who wish to utilise the VAT payment deferral…