We could give you “chapter on verse” on every announcement, but have hand-picked the ones that we think we directly impact the majority of clients.
Have you over-claimed for COVID related support grants?
Readers who may have inadvertently over-claimed grants, the furlough scheme for example, should remedy the situation before HMRC start pro-actively investigating claims.
Protecting your business against fraud
Throughout recent months, there have been widespread reports of an uptick in fraudulent websites, charity scams and fake emails purporting to be from banks, etc. This increase in fraudulent activity is being driven by opportunists who are attempting to take advantage of the confusion and change of circumstances resulting from the current global pandemic.
Claiming the Job Retention Bonus
As readers will no doubt be aware the present Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is due to cease at the end of October 2020. However, there is a bonus claim that certain employers can make next year if they retain employees beyond the present 31 October 2020 deadline.
New law clarifies redundancy rights
New legislation applies from 31 July 2020 to ensure that furloughed employees receive statutory redundancy pay based on their normal wages, rather than a reduced amount based on their furloughed pay.
Summer Statement 8 July 2020
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak continued with his campaign to support the business and jobs community today, 8 July 2020, as firms engage with the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak and the measures taken to control infection.
Money for your business… you won’t have to pay back
Right now, the government is throwing a lot of money at business owners. Money to help businesses strive to survive these incredibly difficult times and rightly so. But in most cases, all this money will eventually need to be paid back. At the same time, it’s hard to estimate just how long it’s going to […]