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Could the Government be about to launch a new permanent state-backed small business loan scheme?

According to reports in the Financial Times, the Government is considering launching a new loan scheme, where businesses could borrow anything up to £10 million…

Independent commission argues against annual wealth tax but advocates a one-off charge

An independent commission established last spring by the London School of Economics, the University of Warwick and the Economic and Social Research Council to analyse…

HM Revenue & Customs increases the threshold for Self-Assessment online payment plan service to £30,000

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has increased the threshold for Self-Assessment taxpayers to use its online self-service Time to Pay payment plan service from £10,000…

Self Assessment: thousands spread tax liabilities in response to coronavirus disruption

Thousands of self-employed workers have taken advantage of the Government’s extended Time to Pay scheme ahead of the 31 January Self Assessment deadline, a new…

CJRS: Main changes to the extended scheme

Towards the end of 2020, the Chancellor announced the furlough scheme’s extension until 30 April 2021, which will continue to contribute 80 per cent towards…

More than 4,000 businesses join Kickstart programme

More than 4,000 small businesses have used the Government’s Kickstart programme to take on new workers, it has been revealed. (more…)

Are you making full use of the Government’s COVID-19 financial support package?

Download our latest guide to make sure you are taking advantage of the support on offer As we enter yet another national lockdown, businesses may…

HMRC warns of tax scams ahead of Self Assessment deadline

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned businesses to watch out for tax scams ahead of the 31 January Self Assessment Deadline. (more…)

Employers: call for furlough scheme to be introduced to working parents while schools are closed

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) states that working parents with children, who struggle to balance their work-life and childcare, should be put on the furlough…

COVID-19: enhanced payment plans for Self-Assessment individuals

To help reduce any financial stresses as a result of the pandemic, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has amended the instalment arrangements for paying tax…

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