HMRC guidance on the Kickstart Scheme
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds. The government has introduced a new Kickstart Scheme in Great Britain, a £2…
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
From 1 September HMRC will now pay 70% of usual wages up to a cap of £2,187.50 per month for the hours furloughed employees do not work. What you or your…
Furlough scheme extended to end of October
Updated 12th May 2020 Today, Rishi Sunak has announced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended for a further four months, until the end of October 2020. Until the…
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…