National Lockdown - Furlough Scheme extension and other business support
Following the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s, statement on Saturday (31 October) it was announced that England is to enter a further National Lockdown from 5 November 2020, ending on 2 December 2020 at the earliest.
COVID-19 Homeworking expenses
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have confirmed that tax relief can be claimed for homeworking expenses incurred by employees for the whole of the 2020/21 tax year, regardless of the period they were required to work from home.
Targeted help for employers and employees welcome - but will it be enough?
Rishi Sunak’s announcement of
targeted support for businesses forced to close because of Covid-19 are
welcome, but there are many unanswered questions, says James Shipp
of Lovewell
Blake.
HMRC launches online payment support service for Self-Assessment taxpayers
Following the Chancellor’s, Rishi Sunak, Winter Economy Plan announcement, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have unveiled their online payment support service, with the aim to help up to 11 million Self-Assessment taxpayers spread the cost of their tax payments.
Chancellor unveils emergency rescue plan to protect jobs
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has unveiled his emergency COVID rescue plan to protect jobs and the UK economy.
COVID market volatility means imminent retirees may need to rethink plans
For those approaching retirement, timing when to take their pension has never been so important.
Back to School - but what does it mean for employers?
Back to school may feel like back to normal for some but for many it will bring new concerns, a new way of working and a new way of having to balance childcare and work through the coronavirus pandemic that we are still very much in the middle of.
Funder flexibility could help charities meet Covid challenges
Charities facing challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic may find a new flexibility on the part of funders who could come to their aid.