HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) writes to 3,000 employers over furlough claims
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reportedly writing to 3,000 employers over claims they have made for grants from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).…
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Four in five SMEs are confident over their Coronavirus recovery
Four in five UK small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are confident that they will recover from the Coronavirus pandemic, according to research by Starling Bank…
Continue readingThe first Child Trust Funds (CTFs) can now be claimed
The first Child Trust Funds (CTFs) are set to mature in September allowing those turning 18 to access their fund for the first time. CTFs…
Continue readingKey dates for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is slowly wound down by the Government, businesses must adapt their PAYE reporting and payroll function to reflect…
Continue readingAdvisory Fuel Rates for next quarter come into effect
A new set of Advisory Fuel Rates for the next financial quarter are now in effect as of 1 September 2020. These rates apply to…
Continue readingMore than £1 billion in tax reliefs for creative industry
According to the latest official figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), a total of £1.1 billion was paid out in tax reliefs for the…
Continue readingChange to Companies House bank details
Companies House has changed its bank details with effect from 1 September 2020 following a technical change to the way it is funded. Letters sent…
Continue readingNational Minimum Wage investigations have drastically increased
National Minimum Wage investigations by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have increased significantly, according to the latest research. (more…)
Continue readingGovernment launches £2 billion Kickstart employment scheme to create hundreds of thousands of new jobs
The Government has launched the landmark £2 billion Kickstart employment scheme, which is set to create hundreds of thousands of new jobs for young people.…
Continue readingEmpty high street shops reach highest level for more than six years
According to the new figures, the number of empty high street shops has risen to the highest level for more than six years following a…
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