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Budget 2021 – Wednesday 3 March
- 3rd March 2021
- Posted by: Edward Kirkby
- Category: Budget
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On 3rd March, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the 2021 Budget and the measures that the Government will be implementing to aid the UK’s economic recovery as we continue to progress through the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the key points addressed in the Budget that will impact individuals and business-owners: Furlough Scheme (CJRS) The Chancellor
VAT Brexit Changes
- 2nd February 2021
- Posted by: Edward Kirkby
- Category: VAT
Changes to VAT after Brexit As of 31st December 2020, the UK is no longer a member of the European Union. We can expect this to bring about many changes, but what does it mean for VAT? In terms of domestic transactions within the UK, there are no changes – VAT rules and rates remain
Job Support Scheme – A Plan For Jobs
- 8th October 2020
- Posted by: Edward Kirkby
- Category: Coronavirus
Job Support Scheme The new Job Support Scheme has been introduced by the government to protect jobs within businesses that are facing a lower demand due to COVID-19, which will only be exacerbated by the coming winter months. With the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) set to end on 31st October, the new Job Support
Kickstart Scheme – A Plan For Jobs
- 27th July 2020
- Posted by: Edward Kirkby
- Category: Coronavirus
Covid-19 has placed incredible pressure on the economy and our jobs. As we start to come out of lockdown, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced earlier this month the introduction of the ‘Kickstart Jobs Scheme’, to help support the employment rates of young people. Under the scheme, the Government will fund the wages of employees up
Job Retention Scheme Key Dates – Coronavirus
- 22nd June 2020
- Posted by: Edward Kirkby
- Category: Coronavirus
On 20th March, the Chancellor announced the introduction of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Initially set to run until 31st May, the scheme provides funding to businesses for up to 80% of furloughed workers’ wages. It has now been made clear that the scheme will end on 31st October following an extension, but from 1st