Legislation

In order to function in today’s world, it seems that you need to master a number of perversions of the English language.   For example, I have to admit that I cannot find the reset button on [...]

This may affect everyone in business. If it does not apply to your personal circumstances at the moment, please feel free to pass it on to anyone to whom you feel it would be helpful.   [...]

This affects everyone now registered for VAT or who may register for VAT in the foreseeable future. If it does not apply to your personal circumstances at the moment, please feel free to pass it [...]

In common with previous updates, we are sending this to all our clients for information. If it does not apply to your personal circumstances at the moment, please feel free to pass it on to [...]

What to do during the lockdown and Government help for the self employed. We suggest that the following action should be taken so that everyone is as ready as possible for when life returns to [...]

Government announcement The Government has announced that loans of up to £50,000 should be made available to small businesses from 4 May 2020, which are free of repayment for up to 12 months. [...]

Grants In one of my earlier updates I mentioned that local authorities would get in touch with businesses who are on their list as business ratepayers regarding a possible grant. Unfortunately, [...]

This is relevant to all clients who have a payroll. Even if we do not process your payroll, we suggest you check this point with your payroll software provider.   When we run the April 2020 [...]

Background The Government is bringing in a scheme for help with payments to employees who are furloughed as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. Furloughed means, sent home with no work. For [...]

Self-employment income support scheme This is meant to cover people whose main income is self-employment, including partners in partnerships. The Government has promised that, if you appear to [...]