New funding boost for young people
The government has announced a new £1,000 cash bonus to encourage employers to take on new trainees. The traineeship scheme supports young people to gain the skills and experience
New Treasury Directive re furlough scheme
An updated Treasury Direction under sections 71 and 76 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 concerning the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was published on 25 January 2021.
Landlords – year end planning tips
A few housekeeping tips for readers with buy to let or holiday let properties to think about and action – if applicable – before the end of the current financial year, 5 April
Business owners – year end planning tips
A few housekeeping tips for readers with business interests; especially those with an upcoming financial year end at the end of March 2021.
Don’t forget to include any grants
Landlords need to embrace a digital approach
HMRC are slowly rolling out their Making Tax Digital (MTD) scheme. Eventually, selected landlords submitting their rental income and outgoings via self-assessment will need to
Funding to get young people into work
Employers can now apply for a £1000 cash boost to help them take on new trainees.
The new scheme will support young people to gain the skills and experience they need from the
Government tackles late payment to small firms
The Government has announced an overhaul of the Prompt Payment Code (PPC).
Under the new reforms, companies that have signed up to the PPC will be obliged to pay small businesses
Rights to regenerate
We will soon have the rights to turn derelict buildings into homes and community assets. In a recent press release the Ministry of Housing said:
The public will be able to convert
CJRS guidance on who can be furloughed
HMRC’s guidance on which employees can be placed on furlough using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been updated. The scheme will continue until at least 30 April 2021.
Testing for international arrivals
Passengers arriving from all international destinations will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result before departing for England to help protect against new strains