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Chancellor expands Job Support Scheme and grants to businesses facing new COVID-19 restrictions
12 October 2020
The Chancellor has announced that the Government will expand the new Job Support Scheme (JSS) to assist jobs and businesses required to close their doors as a result of tougher Coronavirus restrictions. The announcement was made ahead of new plans to introduce a tier-based system for lockdowns across the country, which could force...
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Government issues new guidance on the Job Retention Bonus
05 October 2020
Employers will be able to apply for the Job Retention Bonus (JRB) between 15 February 2021 and 31 March 2021. This one-off taxable payment to employers offers £1,000 for each eligible employee that was furloughed and kept continuously employed until 31 January 2021. Any employer can submit a claim, as long as they have furloughed...
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Download the Government’s guide to the Job Support Scheme
28 September 2020
Many businesses have welcomed the news that the Government will introduce a new scheme to support them with their employment costs once the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends. The new Job Support Scheme will launch on 1 November 2020 and is designed to support viable jobs by subsidising the wage costs for staff working...
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Important message to clients and friends
25 September 2020
Sadly as a result of the most recent government recommendation, we have closed the office with immediate effect.
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Chancellor announces new Job Support Scheme and package of business support measures
25 September 2020
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a new job protection scheme and a range of new business support measures. Announcing his Winter Economy Plan at a hastily arranged statement in the House of Commons, Mr Sunak said: “Our task now is to move to the next stage of our economic plan, nurturing the recovery by protecting jobs...
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Change to Companies House bank details
21 September 2020
Companies House has changed its bank details with effect from 1 September 2020 following a technical change to the way it is funded. Letters sent by Companies House from 1 September 2020 onwards include the new bank details, which businesses will need to use to pay any fees due.
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More than £1 billion in tax reliefs for creative industry
21 September 2020
According to the latest official figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), a total of £1.1 billion was paid out in tax reliefs for the creative sector during 2019/20. The figure represents a rise of more than £30 million on the previous year. Creative sector tax reliefs aim to increase the level of investment in cultural activity...
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Advisory Fuel Rates for next quarter come into effect
21 September 2020
A new set of Advisory Fuel Rates for the next financial quarter are now in effect as of 1 September 2020. These rates apply to any employee who uses a company car. The rates can be used in circumstances where you are reimbursing employees for business travel in their company car or in requiring employees to repay the cost of fuel...
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Key dates for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
21 September 2020
As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is slowly wound down by the Government, businesses must adapt their PAYE reporting and payroll function to reflect the required funding contributions. To help, we have provided a list of key dates for September and the following months to ensure you are prepared for the changes ahead...
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The first Child Trust Funds (CTFs) can now be claimed
21 September 2020
The first Child Trust Funds (CTFs) are set to mature in September allowing those turning 18 to access their fund for the first time. CTFs were tax-free children’s savings account set up by the Government, which were available to those born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011. Parents or guardians of a child who was eligible for...
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