Practical steps for SMEs
There are a number of practical steps that SMEs can take to mitigate the impact that the spread of the disease could have on market demand: Look for alternative ways…
HMRC Helpline
As announced in the 2020 Budget, HMRC have opened a new helpline to support businesses concerned about paying their tax due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The helpline can be accessed on…
Other help earmarked for Businesses
Coronavirus business interruption loan scheme up to £2m per loan. To abolish business rates for retail businesses for this year and extend scheme to leisure businesses not currently covered. Long…
Top tips for working from home
As some people move to working from home for the foreseeable future, it may be daunting and it usually takes a while to adjust. Ward Williams HR have put together some…
IR35 /Off worker rules update
The Government has announced it will delay the roll-out of new IR35 Off-Payroll Tax rules for 12 months. This announced by the chief secretary to the Treasury, Steve Barclay, in the House…
Statutory Sick Pay
The Chancellor confirmed the amendment previously announced by the Prime Minister on 4 March 2020 (www.gov.uk/government/news/sick-pay-from-day-one-for-those-affected-by-coronavirus), that the requirement for three waiting days is to be suspended allowing SSP to…
Ward Williams HR Coronavirus Business Continuity Plan
The spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to dominate the news, with major implications for public health and the NHS. It is also causing economic disruption and we want to…