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Global Britain Investment Fund to support inwards investment in wake of Brexit
11 November 2021
The Global Britain Investment Fund will encourage overseas investors and international businesses to invest in the UK in the wake of Brexit, it has been announced. The scheme – revealed during the Autumn Budget 2021 – is possible now that the UK has left the European Union. Here’s what you need to know.
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How can UK Export Finance help my business trade overseas?
05 November 2021
With a mission to “ensure that no viable UK export fails for lack of finance or insurance”, UK Export Finance has been helping businesses trade around the world for over a century. In this blog, we’re going to learn more about what the department does, and how export finance could help your business succeed.
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How will the UK’s free trade deals help British businesses?
29 October 2021
Since officially leaving the European Union earlier this year, the UK has been free to strike its own international trade deals with markets from around the world. But what deals have been agreed, and how will they help British businesses? In this blog, we are going to explore how far the UK has come since leaving the EU.
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Autumn Budget 2021
27 October 2021
With the Speaker of the House of Commons by tradition not presiding over the Budget, the Chancellor might have hoped he would escape a rebuke over the number of important announcements disclosed to the media in advance. That was not to be, with the Chancellor instead receiving a ticking-off from Dame Eleanor Laing, the Chairman of...
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Worried COVID Plan B may affect you or your business?
25 October 2021
The pandemic and its restrictions have placed a strain on all of us. It is not surprising that many fear the return of more measures that restrict our lives and businesses. There is growing concern that we are heading towards another spike in infections and a move to Plan B – what does this mean for you?
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Northern Ireland Protocol: EU proposals would “cut 80 per cent of checks” on goods
21 October 2021
The European Union (EU) has proposed to cut 80 per cent of checks on certain goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. The move could draw a line under the so-called ‘sausage war’ and ease the movement of goods under the Northern Ireland protocol. Here’s what you need to know.
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Visas and work permits: what are the rules for artists touring in Europe after Brexit?
18 October 2021
More than half of EU Member States have agreed to offer UK musicians and performers visa and work permit-free travel, it has been confirmed. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) said the agreement will give UK artists the confidence to continue performing in Europe.
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I have been sent a nudge letter by HMRC – What should I do next?
15 October 2021
Thousands of taxpayers across the UK have received ‘nudge letters’ from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) encouraging them to declare unpaid tax. The reasons for being targeted vary but the impact of being contacted by HMRC can cause a lot of stress, leaving many taxpayers unsure about what they should do.
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Received a CJRS compliance check? Act now!
15 October 2021
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) ended in September but many firms could still be subject to a CJRS compliance check in the weeks and months ahead. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has been sending out letters to employers throughout the year telling them they need to pay back CJRS payments because they claimed too much or are suspected of furlough fraud.
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MTD for Income Tax delayed – What it means for you
15 October 2021
Unincorporated businesses have heaved a sigh of relief after the Government delayed the date for the implementation of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) by one year to 2024. Hit hard by the pandemic, it will give these businesses, including the self-employed and landlords...
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