Covid-19 Information

Did you see that there will be a second grant payment available under the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS)? Along with the updated Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme rules, the details surrounding the second (and final) payment for the Self-Employed Income...

It has been 6 weeks since the portal opened which allowed businesses to reclaim their wage cost for all staff members they have ‘furloughed’. As HMRC allowed us as agents (unlike with the self-employment income scheme claim) the ability to submit the claims on our...

We recently posted about the VAT payment deferral initiative which applies to all VAT registered businesses. It currently covers the period 20 March 2020 to 30 June 2020, meaning that any VAT payment due for VAT returns covering a period ending 28 February 2020, 31...

The wait is nearly over for the coronavirus self-employed income support scheme that was announced back in March. Even though HMRC have stated it will be not ready to accept claims until 13 May, you can now check your eligibility using their online tool. HMRC should...

I read an article this morning about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on global stock markets and how this has affected pensions in the UK.  According to the latest Moneyfacts UK Personal Pension Trends Treasury report, the average UK pension fund value fell by...

Recent communications from The Pensions Regulator have highlighted something that perhaps many business owners do not currently have high on their radar at present. That is the need, even in these difficult times, to still fully comply with the Auto Enrolment rules...

Well, what a week it has been. Due to the impact of the coronavirus you are likely to have experienced a very different weekly routine. You may have had to turn your hand to teaching or adjust to the practicalities of you (and maybe your staff) working from home – or...

At the time of writing, we are still awaiting more detail on many of the announced Government reliefs in relation to COVID-19.  However, details are available for an essential cashflow lifeline, the vat payment deferral available to you if you cannot pay your upcoming...