by Rebecca Austin | 23rd October 2020 | Business, COVID-19 Updates, News, Profit & Cashflow
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed its latest experimental data on the economy. It shows that nearly half (48%) of currently trading businesses have reported that turnover has decreased below what’s normally expected for this time of year. While... by Rebecca Austin | 16th October 2020 | Business, COVID-19 Updates, News
Local lockdowns have been enforced in a number of parts of the UK As with the national lockdown that was imposed back in March, it has meant that a number of businesses have been forced to close. In a bid to support these entities, new grants worth up to £1,500 will... by Rebecca Austin | 13th October 2020 | Business, COVID-19 Updates, News, Payroll
Last week the government announced that it will be expanding its Job Support Scheme (JSS) in a bid to protect jobs and support businesses as many have been forced to close their doors once again. Under the expansion, companies who have been forced to close due to... by Rebecca Austin | 9th October 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, News
It is now a legal requirement for anyone in England who tests positive for Coronavirus or who has been contacted by NHS Test and Trace to self-isolate. The rule came into effect on 28 September and failure to comply could result in a fine of up to £10,000. In a bid to... by Rebecca Austin | 6th October 2020 | Business, COVID-19 Updates, HMRC & Tax, News
HMRC has been sending out letters to self-employed workers saying that their second payment on account for 2019-20 has automatically been deferred because payment wasn’t received by 31 July 2020. Earlier this year, it was announced that taxpayers will be able to defer...