Furlough fraud warning after arrests
Employers have been warned that businesses abusing the furlough scheme will face action from fraud investigators. It comes after two people have been arrested by…
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New tax surcharges for late payments
In the 2021 Spring Budget, the Government announced a new penalty and interest regime to replace the VAT default surcharge. (more…)
Continue readingHMRC publish new guidance on delayed customs import declarations
New Government advice will help traders submit customs import declarations for non-controlled goods imported from the EU, it has been announced. (more…)
Continue readingWork from home tax relief: what employees need to know
It was confirmed this April that employees can continue to claim tax relief on work from home costs not reimbursed by employers, but only if…
Continue reading‘Historic opportunity’ to build a stronger economy
The UK should seize the chance to emerge from the pandemic with a stronger, fairer and more resilient economy. The Government has “a historic opportunity…
Continue readingNew guide to “help tackle the toxic issue of late payments”
Major business bodies have this week launched a new supply chain guide in an attempt to address the worsening late payment crisis. The Federation of…
Continue readingIs incorporation right for me?
As business advisers, we’re often asked whether incorporation is the right choice for new and growing businesses. (more…)
Continue readingSupporting hospitality clients post-pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic hit the hospitality industry particularly hard, with no remote or home-working options viable for these employees and many still on furlough. (more…)
Continue readingSME leaders optimistic towards post-Covid recovery time
Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) leaders are optimistic about post-Covid-19 recovery time, suggesting it will take an average of 12 months for their businesses to…
Continue readingUK tech sector continues to grow despite Covid-19 disruption, study reveals
The UK tech sector has continued to grow despite the impact of Covid-19 and lockdown restrictions, a major study has revealed. The data – shared…
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