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Furlough scheme extended until March 2021
The government has chosen to extend the furlough scheme until the end of March 2021. What are the key things to know? How much? The CJRS will remain open until 31 March 2021. For claim periods until January 2021 employees will receive 80% of their usual salary for...
Covid-19: Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) schemes
These grants are to support local businesses during the 5 November to 2 December 2020 national lockdown and during periods of local restrictions. Your business may be eligible for a grant if it: is in a local lockdown area and/or has been required to close occupies...
DIARY OF MAIN TAX EVENTS NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER 2020
Date What’s Due 1/11/20 Corporation tax for year to 31/01/2020 unless quarterly instalments apply 19/11/20 PAYE & NIC deductions, and CIS return and tax, for month to 5/11/20 (due 22/11 if you pay electronically) 1/12/20 Corporation tax for year to...
Job Support Scheme letter
[Send to employee’s address] Dear [Employee name] NI NUMBER AND/OR PAYROLL NUMBER As you may be aware, the Job Retention Scheme is coming to an end on 31 October 2020 which means we will no longer be able to have employees on furlough. However, the Government has...
Letter to confirm returning from furlough (ending furlough)
Adjust this template as necessary to confirm a return to work from temporary furlough for any employees. Dear [name of employee/worker] As discussed with [name of HR/manager] on [date when return from furlough was discussed with employee/worker], we are happy to be...
Government to proceed with plans to create freeports across UK
The government has confirmed that it will create new freeports across the UK in 2021. The Treasury recently outlined the next steps for the creation of freeports, which it hopes will drive investment and create jobs after the end of the Brexit transition period. The...
Covid-19: childcare support eligibility extended
Working parents who are on coronavirus support schemes will remain eligible for childcare support even if their income falls below the minimum threshold requirement, the government has announced From 1 November, eligible working parents who receive support through the...
VAT holiday for PPE ends this week
Despite increased lockdown measures being announced on a daily basis, there's bad news for anyone needing to buy personal protective equipment (PPE). What’s changing on 1 November? PPE, e.g. face masks, gloves and so on, is currently enjoying VAT-free status as part...
Covid 19: Job support package enhanced to match new restrictions
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced changes to the government’s coronavirus job support scheme (JSS). Sunak said the government is making three changes to existing support schemes: Job Support Scheme (JSS) The following changes apply to businesses which have not...
Business preparation for leaving EU
With less than 100 days to go before the UK leaves the EU, it seems that only one in nine businesses have a good understanding of the risks of not being prepared. There is no doubt that there will be changes from 1 January for businesses as we embark on a new...
COVID 19: Support schemes available to help you through the COVID-19 pandemic
Job Support Scheme Under JSS the government will contribute towards the wages of your employees if they are working fewer than normal hours due to decreased demand. You will pay the wages for the hours your staff work. Employees must work at least 33% of their usual...
ADVISORY FUEL RATE FOR COMPANY CARS
These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees' private mileage using their company car from 1 September 2020. Where there has been a change the previous rate is shown in brackets. Engine Size Petrol Diesel LPG 1400cc or less 10p 7p (6p) 1600cc or...
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