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16 Sep 2020
Taking time out to use annual leave is a healthy thing to do: not only does it allow employees to rest and re-energise, it can also leave them feeling more motivated and work more effectively. However, with the lockdown measures and quarantine uncertainties, it is important that employers do not allow staff to build up
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14 Sep 2020
On 25 July, the UK government announced that anyone returning from mainland Spain, including the islands, would have to self-isolate for two weeks. Since then we have seen many other countries added to the UK’s quarantine list. Bal Dhesi has summarised a few practical tips for you to consider when handling any annual leave requests and
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3 Sep 2020
Monday 7th September sees the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals’ (CIPP) annual National Payroll Week campaign kick back into action for another year. Established in 2018, the CIPP is celebrating the payroll profession and ensuring it gets the recognition it deserves for keeping the UK paid. This year, more than ever before, National Payroll Week focuses on
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25 Aug 2020
In August, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme saw its first set of changes for employers as it begins to wind down at the end of October. The grant scheme sees the government paying 80% of an employee’s wages (capped at £2,500) and now the employer pays their national insurance and pension contributions. There is a
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20 Aug 2020
Funding launched to cover cost of professional advice The value of cash flow forecasting, management accounts and revised business plans is set to come into stark relief as businesses look to rebuild and recover following the easing of lockdown. In recognition of the importance of these and other accountancy services to the recovery and a
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14 Aug 2020
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has written to people suspected of having undeclared overseas assets, asking them to declare any currently undeclared overseas assets and to complete a certificate declaring the correct tax position. The letters have been generated following receipt of information from tax authorities around the world through the Common Reporting Standard and
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14 Aug 2020
Second round of Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) now open The second round of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), which is worth 70 per cent of three months’ average trading profits, capped at £6,570, opened on Monday 17 August 2020. You can claim for the SEISS if you are a self-employed individual or a
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14 Aug 2020
With numerous Government schemes open to businesses and individuals to help deal with the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak, there are more than 60 key dates to be aware of in the coming months where these schemes will end or change, plus the usual HMRC and Companies House deadlines. To help you keep track of
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13 Aug 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) Companies House Status summary of recent COVID-19 government schemes Video-witnessed Wills to be made legal during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic If you wish to discuss any of the key points and receive advice on how best to manage the next steps, then
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12 Aug 2020
Thousands of businesses have gone bust, the stock markets have witnessed their biggest quarterly drops, unemployment figures have shot up and we’ve been pushed into a global recession since the coronavirus pandemic hit earlier this year. To help reduce the impact on the UK economy, the government introduced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme back in
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3 Aug 2020
The Government has announced that from 31 July 2020 any furloughed worker that is made redundant will receive a payment based on their normal wage rather than the reduced rate of pay they may have received under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Reports of a small number of employers taking advantage of the Coronavirus
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27 Jul 2020
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is considering the introduction of a new sales tax for the online retail sector in a bid to help the struggling high street compete with the e-commerce sector. The Treasury published a call for evidence last week, seeking industry views on an online sales tax for e-commerce retailers as it looks
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