Final furlough figures published before end of scheme
As the furlough scheme comes to an end, the latest figures have revealed that almost 12 million workers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland have been supported by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) since its launch last year.Continue reading
Winding up petition debt threshold to be increased in wake of pandemic
The debt threshold for a winding up petition will be temporarily increased in wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it has been announced.Continue reading
Record numbers return to work ahead of closure of furlough scheme
The number of people returning to work from furlough has reached its highest level since the start of the pandemic in March, the latest figures have revealed.
Business leader calls for action on skills to support the recovery
The boss of one of Britain’s most influential business organisations has called on the Government to take action to make sure the UK’s economy does not stall because of labour shortages.
UK house prices hit significant record
According to the UK’s largest mortgage lender, Halifax, house prices in the UK hit a significant record during August but the yearly growth pace in property values slowed. Continue reading
Personal tax: Thousands of parents “missing out” on Tax-Free Childcare
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reminded parents that they may be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare ahead of the new academic year.Continue reading
File Companies House accounts online to avoid delays, businesses told
Businesses have been urged to file Companies House accounts online as coronavirus disruption continues to significantly delay processing times.
UK business confidence hits a four-year high
Business confidence in the UK is at the highest level for more than four years according to a new survey, with nine of the 12 UK regions expecting growth.
New guidance for partnerships claiming fifth SEISS grant
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has clarified its guidance for members of partnerships claiming the fifth Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant.
Tax-related scams double during coronavirus pandemic, figures reveal
Tax-related scams have almost doubled in the past 12 months, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revealed.
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