Expansion of Job Support Scheme

The government announced (on 9 October) an expansion of the Job Support Scheme, to provide temporary support to businesses whose premises have been legally required to close as a direct result of coronavirus restrictions. Under this expansion, affected businesses will receive grants towards the wages of employees who have been instructed to and cease work. Read more about Expansion of Job Support Scheme[…]

Job Support Scheme

The government recently announced the Job Support Scheme (JSS) to protect jobs where businesses remain open but are facing lower demand over the winter months due to COVID-19. Under Job Support Scheme the government will contribute towards the wages of employees if they are working fewer than normal hours due to decreased demand. Employers will Read more about Job Support Scheme[…]

Companies House to resume compulsory strike off process

Temporary easement measures taken in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) have been kept under monthly review, by Companies House, but from today (10 October) the measure to suspend compulsory strike off action will be lifted. This means they will resume the process to remove a company from the register if there’s reasonable cause to believe it’s Read more about Companies House to resume compulsory strike off process[…]

New Self Assessment Self-Serve Time To Pay Scheme

If you deferred paying your July 2020 Payment on Account, you will need to pay the deferred amount, in addition to any balancing payment and first 2020/21 Payment on Account, by 3‌1‌‌ ‌‌January 2021. This may be a larger payment than you usually pay in January. If you are unable to pay your Self-Assessment bill in Read more about New Self Assessment Self-Serve Time To Pay Scheme[…]

New Job Support Scheme

A new Job Support Scheme will be introduced from 1‌‌ November to protect jobs where businesses are facing lower demand over the winter months due to coronavirus (COVID-19). Under the scheme, which will run for six months, the government will contribute towards the wages of employees who are working fewer than normal hours due to decreased demand. Employers Read more about New Job Support Scheme[…]