by Mo Barrie | Aug 8, 2020 | Accountancy
New rules for claims under the CJRS The second and final phase of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) runs from 1 July 2020 to 31 October 2020. During this phase, furloughed workers may return to work part-time under the flexible furloughing provisions. New... 
by Mo Barrie | Aug 8, 2020 | Accountancy
To support businesses and jobs in the hospitality sector, the reduced (5%) rate of VAT applies to supplies of food and non-alcoholic drinks from restaurants, pubs, bars, cafés and similar establishment across the UK for a temporary period from 15 July 2020 to 12... 
by Mo Barrie | Jul 6, 2020 | Accountancy, Business Growth
Changes to trading activities as a result of COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on trade have led many businesses to change what they do in a bid to survive. An example of this is the village pub opening instead as a local shop selling food and other... 
by Mo Barrie | Jul 6, 2020 | Accountancy
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) has been extended. Eligible self-employed taxpayers will be able to claim a second, and final, grant under the scheme in August. Eligibility The eligibility criteria for the second grant are the same as the first. To... 
by Mo Barrie | Jul 6, 2020 | Accountancy, Payroll
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has provided a lifeline for many employees and employers during the COVID-19 pandemic. As at 21 June 2020, 9.2 million employees had been furloughed by 1.1 million employers who had, collectively, claimed grants totalling... 
by Mo Barrie | Jul 5, 2020 | Accountancy
Various support payments have been made to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. How are those payments treated for National Insurance purposes? Grant payments under the CJRS Where an employer claims a grant payment under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme...