More than 4,000 small businesses have used the Government’s Kickstart programme to take on new workers, it has been revealed. Continue reading
Category Archives: Covid-19
Business rates: UK businesses could save almost £500 million after interim rebate ruling
Businesses in the UK could save a combined total of £481 million in business rates after an interim ruling on rebates. Continue reading
HMRC: Penalty payments for non-compliance increase by 62 per cent
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) penalties for non-compliance by taxpayers have risen by 62 per cent, according to the latest research. Continue reading
CJRS: Deadline for November claims fast approaching
Claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) for November must be submitted no later than 14 December 2020, it has been cautioned. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Pubs in tier two and three areas set to receive new £1,000 grant funding
Pubs that principally serve alcohol in tier two and three areas are set to receive additional financial support over the Christmas period following an announcement by the Government. Continue reading
COVID-19: Time is running out to make November furlough claims
Businesses have just days left to make a claim for staff furloughed in November, with the deadline ending on 14 December 2020. Continue reading
Self-employed profits must be “significantly reduced” to claim third SEISS grant, says HMRC
Self-employed workers’ profits must be “significantly reduced” in order to claim the third instalment of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), it has been revealed. Continue reading
Businesses urged to file annual accounts early and “go paperless” to avoid Covid-19 disruption
Companies House has urged businesses to file their annual accounts earlier than usual to avoid “last minute” disruption caused by the coronavirus. Continue reading
HMRC to investigate Eat Out to Help Out scheme claimants
Registered users of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme (EOTHO) should check their claims to ensure that money has not been paid out incorrectly, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced. Continue reading
New Bounce Back Loans have banks preparing for a wave of applications
UK banks have been preparing themselves for the wave of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) topping up with the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) once the Chancellor reopens the coronavirus-related scheme on 9 November. Continue reading