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SEISS Scheme Extended for Self-Employed: Ensure you have applied for both phases 25th June 2020

An announcement was made at the end of May that the SEISS scheme for the self-employed would be extended.  A valuable financial support stream for business owners impacted due to coronavirus, the second phase of this grant will be available […]

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Van Tax Relief: Beware vehicle classification of double-cab pick-ups and kombi vans 20th June 2020

!Updated Guidance – 2025 Tax Reform! As of April 2025, HMRC revised the criteria for how double cab pick-ups and combi vans are classified for tax purposes. Most are now classed as cars rather than vans, unless strict construction-based tests […]

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Take action by 10th June for new entrants to Job Retention Scheme 5th June 2020

In the latest government guidance it was announced that the current Job Retention Scheme will close to new entrants from 30th June 2020, to be replaced by a Flexible Furlough Scheme.  What is changing to the Job Retention Scheme? The […]

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Have you applied for the Coronavirus Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)? 25th May 2020

If you haven’t already checked your eligibility for the Coronavirus Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) then you should do so as soon as possible.  The scheme provides a valuable income stream for those self-employed that have seen their turnover impacted […]

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Don’t get caught out by fraudulent HMRC emails and phishing scams 12th May 2020

Online fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated in the presentation of fake emails, making it harder than ever to spot when an email is real. To help you stay safe, we’ve put together a guide on how to spot the latest […]

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Caution with NICs within Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Claims 8th May 2020

Small businesses may be making errors in the amount claimed for furloughed employees within the government Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme due to incorrectly claiming totals including NICs.    If you are a small business using the current Employment Allowance to […]

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Additional funds available to small businesses not able to claim coronavirus business grants 8th May 2020

For those businesses unable to claim via the previously launched Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) or the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grants Fund (RHLGF), additional funds have been made available through a 5% top-up to the local business grant funds […]

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Understanding the Bounce Back Loan Scheme 8th May 2020

Last week it was announced that the Bounce Back Loan Scheme for UK companies would be available for application from Monday 4th May. The Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) is available between £2000 to 25% of turnover, up to a […]

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Further Guidance on Claiming for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 16th April 2020

Business owners have received the latest guidance from HMRC on how to claim for furloughed employees. HMRC has directly emailed with the following update on employee eligibility how to access the system and the information applicants will need in order […]

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Coronavirus: Business Grants in Sunderland, Durham, Newcastle and Tyneside 31st March 2020

Business Grant Support in Response to Coronavirus Impact In response to the Coronavirus, Covid – 19, the Government announced there would be support for small businesses, and businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. This support will take the […]

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