As the case numbers for Coronavirus rise again, it’s in all of our interests to ensure we reduce the risk of spreading the virus. One in three people with COVID-19 don’t show symptoms but can infect others, even after vaccination. The easiest way to ensure you are not carrying infection to family, friends and colleagues […]
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Commercial Rent moratorium extended to March 2022
The ban on commercial evictions has been extended to 25th March 2022 to allow an extra nine months for businesses affected by Cororanvirus to recover. The previous moratorium was due to expire at the end of June 2021. Treasury secretary Stephen Barclay has told the Commons ‘Existing measures will remain in place, including extending the […]
Read MorePleas for Furlough Extension fall on deaf ears at the Treasury
The recently announced four-week delay to the easing of lockdown in England has prompted business groups to call for further government support for businesses. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has rejected the calls for an extension to the furlough scheme and business rates relief. Sources close to the Chancellor allegedly said that he believed sufficient measures were […]
Read MoreIs your Cash in a safe place?
Given all that small business have had to face in the last eighteen months, it may seem a strange time to question the location of any cash you may have in the business. Surely that’s way down the list of things to consider? Actually, no! There are quite a few businesses out there who are […]
Read MoreDeferred VAT Scheme – Final Call!
The COVID VAT Deferral Payment Scheme enabled businesses to spread the payments of deferred VAT from the first quarter of 2020. It opened on the 23rd February 2021, and closed on the 21st June 2021. The beauty of the scheme was that the earlier you joined, the more time you had to pay the deferred […]
Read MoreReminder: Furlough is changing!
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (or Furlough Scheme) has kept many businesses going since March 2020, but it’s changing again in July. Now is the time to make sure you know how those changes will impact your business and cashflow, if you haven’t checked before. What’s changing? In June, employers can claim 80% of furloughed […]
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