The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, also known as the Furlough scheme, has now been extended until the end of April 2021. The UK Government will pay 80% of employees’ usual wages for hours not worked, up to a cap of…
If you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) you may be eligible to receive a grant from the Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). First Grant This scheme is now closed. The…
To support businesses through the latest coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions the government have announced a further package of business support grants. Lockdown grants There will be one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth up to £9,000 per…
Job Support Scheme The Job Support Scheme, which was scheduled to come in on Sunday 1st November, has been postponed until the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough) ends. Under the scheme, the government will contribute towards the wages of employees…
The Job Retention Bonus will no longer be paid in February 2021, as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be available at that time. An alternative retention incentive will be put in place at the appropriate time.
Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors in England will not have to pay business rates for the 2020 to 2021 tax year. Some of the business rate reliefs have been extended as follows: Expanded Retail Discount The current…
Bounce Back Loan The Bounce Back Loan scheme is available to small and medium-sized businesses to borrow between £2,000 and up to 25% of their turnover. The maximum loan available is £50,000. The government guarantees 100% of the loan and…
VAT Deferral – New Payment Scheme. If you deferred payments that were due between 20 March and 30 June 2020, then these payments need to be made to HMRC by 31 March 2021. You can use the New Payment Scheme to…
Companies House are giving businesses additional support to help them meet their legal responsibilities, whilst dealing with the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, by making temporary changes to Companies House filing requirements. Extension of deadlines From 27 June 2020, more companies will…
Reclaiming Statutory Sick Pay The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme enables employers with fewer than 250 employees to claim coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). The scheme is now live – you can apply here. You are eligible to use…
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, also known as the Furlough scheme, has now been extended until the end of April 2021. The UK Government will pay 80% of employees’ usual wages for hours not worked, up to a cap of…
If you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) you may be eligible to receive a grant from the Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). First Grant This scheme is now closed. The…
To support businesses through the latest coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions the government have announced a further package of business support grants. Lockdown grants There will be one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth up to £9,000 per…
Job Support Scheme The Job Support Scheme, which was scheduled to come in on Sunday 1st November, has been postponed until the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough) ends. Under the scheme, the government will contribute towards the wages of employees…
The Job Retention Bonus will no longer be paid in February 2021, as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be available at that time. An alternative retention incentive will be put in place at the appropriate time.
Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors in England will not have to pay business rates for the 2020 to 2021 tax year. Some of the business rate reliefs have been extended as follows: Expanded Retail Discount The current…
Bounce Back Loan The Bounce Back Loan scheme is available to small and medium-sized businesses to borrow between £2,000 and up to 25% of their turnover. The maximum loan available is £50,000. The government guarantees 100% of the loan and…
VAT Deferral – New Payment Scheme. If you deferred payments that were due between 20 March and 30 June 2020, then these payments need to be made to HMRC by 31 March 2021. You can use the New Payment Scheme to…
Companies House are giving businesses additional support to help them meet their legal responsibilities, whilst dealing with the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, by making temporary changes to Companies House filing requirements. Extension of deadlines From 27 June 2020, more companies will…
Reclaiming Statutory Sick Pay The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme enables employers with fewer than 250 employees to claim coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). The scheme is now live – you can apply here. You are eligible to use…