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Calls for caution over any work from home law
How people divide their working hours between home and office should not be forced into law, say some senior financial experts
Emma Walsh
Jun 21, 20212 min read


Morgan Stanley Boss says ''If you can eat out, you can go to the office'
The boss of a US investment bank is cracking down on employees reluctant to return to work as restrictions ease.
Emma Walsh
Jun 18, 20212 min read


By 2024 only 7% of UK shop payments predicted to be in cash
Just 7% of in-store purchases in the UK could be made in cash by 2024, a report has forecast.
Emma Walsh
Jun 14, 20211 min read


G7 Agrees Historic Global Tax Agreement
The G7 has agreed (5th June 2021) to back an historic international agreement on global tax reform which delivers on the Chancellor’s...
Emma Walsh
Jun 7, 20215 min read


Unplanned Blackouts cause Iran to ban cryptocurrency mining
After cities suffer unplanned blackouts, Iran as imposed a four month ban on the mining of crypto currencies.
Emma Walsh
May 27, 20212 min read


UK unemployment drops as firms hire amid Covid easing
UK employers getting ready for the easing of lockdown started hiring again in March, driving down unemployment for a 3rd consecutive month.
Emma Walsh
May 25, 20213 min read


Primark owner to hand back £72m in furlough funds after record sales
The owner of Primark is to hand back £72m in furlough payments to UK government after record sales at its newly reopened stores in England.
Emma Walsh
Apr 23, 20212 min read


Budget 2021 - Key Points
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, presented his 2021 Budget on 3 March 2021. This was one of the most anticipated Budgets in recent memory.
Emma Walsh
Mar 4, 20214 min read


Tax return deadline is nearing - 45% still need to file returns
Time is ticking for 5.4 million taxpayers who have until 31 January to complete their tax return.
Emma Walsh
Jan 9, 20212 min read


HMRC Rejects calls to relax Tax Return 31 January deadline
HMRC not to waive late filing penalties or extend the 31 Jan deadline, but to accept pandemic disruptions and delays as 'reasonable excuse'.
Emma Walsh
Jan 4, 20212 min read


Furlough and business loan schemes extended
As more areas of England plunge into tier three restrictions Rishi Sunak has extended Coronavirus Loan & Wage Schemes.
Emma Walsh
Dec 18, 20202 min read


HMRC to list furlough claimants in anti-fraud move
Chancellor Rishi Sunak ordered HMRC to publish information about employers who submit claims under the extended CJRS Scheme.
Emma Walsh
Dec 11, 20202 min read


Virtual Christmas party exemption HMRC confirmation
HMRC has confirmed, that where all normal conditions are met, virtual events can be included when concerning the £150 exemption.
Emma Walsh
Nov 26, 20202 min read


Government extends furlough to March 2021
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will now run until the end of March with employees receiving 80% of their current salary
Emma Walsh
Nov 6, 20202 min read


Furlough scheme revived as England locks down
UK chancellor extends CJRS at original 80% until December, with further local grants for businesses forced to close. As England enters...
Emma Walsh
Nov 5, 20202 min read


Penalties for breaking isolation
There are criminal penalties in England for both employees and employers if the employee fails to self-isolate when required, but the...
Emma Walsh
Oct 15, 20203 min read


UK government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) to be expanded to support businesses & jobs
UK government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) to be expanded to protect jobs & support businesses ordered to shut due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Emma Walsh
Oct 14, 20202 min read


Rishi Sunak unveils emergency jobs scheme
The Job Support Scheme, which will replace the furlough scheme, will see workers get three quarters of their normal salaries for six months.
Emma Walsh
Sep 24, 20202 min read


UK chancellor sets out £30bn jobs plan
Rishi Sunak delivers details on job retentions, apprenticeships, VAT and stamp duty cuts, food discounts and green voucher schemes UK...
Emma Walsh
Jul 9, 20201 min read


HMRC reminds employers that staff need to be furloughed by 10 June to qualify for CJRS
important dates: what you need to know now about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme:
Emma Walsh
Jun 9, 20203 min read
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