Self-Employment Income Support Scheme: last chance to claim fifth grant

Today, 30 September 2021, is the last day self-employed workers can apply for the fifth and final Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant.

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Do I need to rethink my IR35 strategy while there is a shortage of lorry drivers?

Due to Brexit, driver retirement and the enforced IR35 reform, there is now a shortage of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers in the UK – around 100,000, according to some estimates.

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Buoyant firms return £1.3 billion furlough cash to Treasury

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), or furlough, closes at the end of September and has benefited millions of workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.Continue reading→

MTD for Income Tax delayed until April 2024, HMRC confirms

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will be delayed until April 2024, the Government has confirmed.Continue reading→

Small developers invited to apply for up to £10 million in equity funding

Small and medium-sized developers have been invited to apply for up to £10 million in equity funding to build new homes.

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Reduce your tax bill with these four ‘quick wins’!

It is all too easy to pay too much tax. That’s the case for PAYE employees with relatively straightforward financial affairs, but the risk is highest for people with more complex finances because they own a business, invest in property, or are a high earner.

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Company insolvencies: over 8,700 chain stores have closed

Recent research shows that in 2021, over 8,700 chain stores have closed due to the major shift in online shopping – partly caused by the coronavirus pandemic.Continue reading→

Start Up Loans helping rural and disadvantaged entrepreneurs access finance, data reveals

The Start Up Loans scheme has supported nearly 70,000 start ups and small businesses outside of London, new figures have revealed.Continue reading→

What are year-end accounts and how can I prepare for them?

If you’re new to business, year-end accounts may seem like a daunting prospect. But with the right preparation, advice and approach, you will have nothing to worry about.

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Chancellor to lay out plans in October Budget and Spending Review

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, is expected to announce that the Government will be pumping extra billions into the economy when he sets out details of the Budget and Spending Review on October 27.

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