Sheffield City Council launches Local authority discretionary grants fund (Top-up to local business grant funds scheme)

Posted on 27th May 202029th May 2020 by Samantha Nicholson

Sheffield City Council has today (27th May) launched its Local authority discretionary grants fund, which aims to provide support to businesses and organisations that have suffered from a significant fall in income due to Covid-19 and have not been able to access other grants available. All applications for grants need to be submitted by 12th June to Read more about Sheffield City Council launches Local authority discretionary grants fund (Top-up to local business grant funds scheme)[…]

Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme now open

Posted on 26th May 202026th May 2020 by Samantha Nicholson

Following on from our previous post – https://nicholsonandco.co.uk/coronavirus-statutory-sick-pay-rebate-scheme/, the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme is now open. Before you start You’ll need to: check that you can use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme be registered for PAYE Online work out your claim period Work out your claim period You can claim for multiple Read more about Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme now open[…]

Local authority discretionary grants fund

Posted on 22nd May 2020 by Samantha Nicholson

As previous The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a discretionary grants fund scheme to be administered by local authorities on 4 May. The scheme guidance is now been reviewed by the Council and work is underway to put in place an appropriate scheme for each local authority, which is both within the criteria set by Read more about Local authority discretionary grants fund[…]

Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme

Posted on 19th May 202019th May 2020 by Samantha Nicholson

HMRC have announced that the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will launch online on 26 May. The scheme will enable employers with fewer than 250 employees to claim coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Tax agents will also be able to make claims on behalf of employers. You’re eligible to use the scheme if: you’re Read more about Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme[…]

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Posted on 18th May 202018th May 2020 by Samantha Nicholson

It’s nearly a month since the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme opened and many businesses will be preparing to make another claim in order to receive money by the end of May. To ensure you receive a payment by the end of May, you need to apply by Wednesday 20‌‌ May. When you make a claim through Read more about Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme[…]

Job Retention (furlough) scheme to run till October

Posted on 13th May 202017th May 2020 by Samantha Nicholson

Addressing the House of Commons earlier yesterday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak said: ‘The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended by four months until the end of October.’ This extension will mean the government has provided a total of eight months of support to UK workers and businesses during the pandemic. ‘Workers will continue to receive Read more about Job Retention (furlough) scheme to run till October[…]

Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) portal is now open

Posted on 13th May 202017th May 2020 by Samantha Nicholson

The SEISS grant portal opens from 8am today (13 May 2020) if you are eligible to apply for a SEISS grant. Payments, are to be paid in a single instalment covering three months and capped at £7,500, and are expected to land in bank accounts by 25 May, or within six working days of your Read more about Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) portal is now open[…]

COVID-19 Valuable updates for your business free e-book

Posted on 12th May 202012th May 2020 by Samantha Nicholson

We have developed an e-book with the most up to date information about the help and support available, please feel free to download a copy – COVID-19-e-book

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Update for employers

Posted on 11th May 202011th May 2020 by Samantha Nicholson

This evening HMRC shared the latest information about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which included updates to guidance and the online service based on your feedback, and how to avoid common mistakes that can lead to a wrong or delayed payment. Save and return option now added In response to feedback from users of the Read more about Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Update for employers[…]

Please be aware of scams

Posted on 11th May 202011th May 2020 by Samantha Nicholson

Stay vigilant about scams, which may mimic government/HMRC messages as a way of appearing authentic and unthreatening. Should you receive a suspicious text, phone call or email, you should notify HMRC by forwarding suspicious emails claiming to be from HMRC to phishing@hmrc.gov.uk and texts to 60599 Below are some examples of scams that HMRC are aware Read more about Please be aware of scams[…]