Present criteria for claiming via the furlough scheme
The detailed Furlough Scheme rules were last updated 4 February 2021.
People who are unable to work can receive up to 80% of their wages. This payment is subject to a monthly
Can we supply the coming consumer bounce-back?
Will the Government’s endeavours to nail the COVID virus with the vaccine roll-out have the desired effect of opening up the UK economy, the easing of lock-down and a gradual
Protecting your capital
Business owners in vulnerable sectors: predominantly retailers, leisure and entertainment trades, will have seen their hard-won capital all but exhausted by the needs to meet fixed
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