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The Fourth SEISS Grants Are Now Available

The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) has provided a lifeline to self-employed individuals during the pandemic. The scheme is now offering its fourth grant and those eligible are able to…

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Post-Covid Recovery Series: How to get your business in check

There may be light at the end of the lockdown tunnel, and business is beginning to get back to some form of ‘normal’. But there is still a long road…

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National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage will increase from April 1 2021

The National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage will increase from 01 April 2021.   What is the National Minimum Wage (NMW) & National Living Wage (MLV)? You may…

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The March 2021 Budget: Everything You Need To Know

The 2021 budget took place on 3 March 2021. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that as a result of the global pandemic GDP shrank by 9.9% in 2020, the largest annual…

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Change to HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates for Company Car Users

The advisory fuel rates that apply from 1 March 2021 have been increased by 1p per mile for petrol and diesel vehicles, with engines of 1400-2000cc. The change to the…

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More Business Support Is Now Available

Scottish Government has announced further support and grant funding to assist businesses who have been impacted by COVID -19. These are: an extension of Non-Domestic Rates Relief, the introduction of…

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What you need to know about HMRC’s response to ICAS’ waiver of late filing penalties

In a letter responding to a call from ICAS and other professional bodies to waive late filing penalties, HMRC has said that it does not currently have plans to do so.  …

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HMRC plan to make employer furlough claims public

In an attempt to reduce the number of fraudulent furlough claims, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has ordered HMRC to publish information about employers who submit claims. Information about employers who claim…

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Covid-19- SEISS Portal reopens today but new rules might impact on ability to claim

The portal for the 3rd grant under the Self Employed  Income Support Scheme (SEISS) opens today but the rules on who is eligible to claim have changed.  Claimants need to…

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Self-employment income support scheme (SEISS) – claiming your grant

The Chancellor has announced that the Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will be extended, with two further grants. One for the 3 month period covering November 2020 to January…

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