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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 8, 20203 min read


UK government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open for another four months
The furlough scheme will be extended to the end of October, with workers continuing to receive 80% of their current salary, up to £2,500,
Emma Walsh
May 11, 20202 min read


COVID-19: Coronavirus Business Support Packages
Financial assistance is available through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Applications for the expanded scheme...
Emma Walsh
Apr 29, 20204 min read


The government has set out plans to provide 100% guarantee backing for small business loans
Small businesses are set to benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders
Emma Walsh
Apr 26, 20202 min read


HMRC publishes further guidance on the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
HMRC has published further guidance on the SEISS, including details of how to work out total income and trading profits.
Emma Walsh
Apr 19, 20201 min read


Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Government announces extension to cut-off date
The government has announced a major change to the coronavirus job retention scheme (CJRS), moving the cut-off date from 28 Feb. to 19 March
Emma Walsh
Apr 15, 20201 min read


Chancellor moves to support firms business by bolstering interruption loans: CLBILS
The UK government announced on 3 April further action to support firms affected by the covid-19 crisis through new CLBILS scheme
Emma Walsh
Apr 5, 20202 min read


Bank England cuts interest rates to 0.1%
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 0.1%, in a second emergency cut prompted by the coronavirus outbreak.
Emma Walsh
Mar 19, 20201 min read


IR35 delay added to £330bn virus aid package
Chancellor Rishi Sunak joined the Prime Minister at Tuesday's Downing Street press briefing to overhaul his £30bn Budget support package jus
Emma Walsh
Mar 19, 20203 min read


Covid-19: Time to pay arrangement for outstanding tax liabilities
HMRC has a set up a phone helpline to support businesses and self-employed people concerned about not being able to pay their tax due to cor
Emma Walsh
Mar 12, 20201 min read
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