The Government has announced new grants aimed at smaller businesses in England worth £20 million, to help them obtain the support they need to recover from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. Under the new scheme, small and medium-sized businesses … Continue reading
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HM Revenue & Customs publishes Job Retention Bonus guidance
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published guidance setting out how the Job Retention Bonus will operate. The Job Retention Bonus was announced by the Chancellor at the Summer Economic Update on 8 July 2020 and will provide employers with … Continue reading
VAT treatment of imported goods up to £135 to change under new rules
VAT on imported goods with a value of up to £135 will be collected at the point of sale, not the point of importation from 1 January 2021. New guidance has been issued by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) which … Continue reading
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme expanded to more businesses
Following a change in EU state aid rules, the Government has announced that it will expand the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) to certain businesses classed as “undertakings in difficulty” – those with large losses and debts. The UK … Continue reading
Tax changes outlined in draft Finance Bill 2020 – 2021
The Government has unveiled its draft legislation for the 2020 – 2021 Finance Bill (the Bill). The new proposals cover a number of measures that were previously announced in the 2020 Spring Budget. To help you gain a greater appreciation … Continue reading