The budget : what financial help is available for businesses ?
Last week, the Chancellor, Richi Sunak, announced in his budget the financial help that would be provided to businesses following the crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a...
A budget to both stimulate and tax the economy ?
Yesterday, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, unveiled his budget in the House of Commons and his plan to help businesses during the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. His plan includes...
Uber court decision : Has the face and the future of the gig economy changed ?
Last Friday, Uber lost a legal battle against former drivers as the UK supreme court upheld a ruling that Uber drivers are workers and not independent contractors. This decision could...
Does the new construction industry reverse charge apply to you ?
After being delayed twice due to COVID and Brexit, the construction industry reverse charge comes into effect on the 1st of March 2021. Reverse charge schemes have already been used...
IR35 reform: how contractors can prepare
IR35 is a tax law that was originally brought in back in 2000 as a way to combat tax avoidance by contractors. Also known as off-payroll working rules, IR35 ensures...
Roadmap to Recovery for Small Businesses Post Lockdown
As we continue into June, many small businesses in the UK remain closed as per the government’s rules. Affected businesses include restaurants, cafes, pubs, hairdressing and beauty salons, some other...
The Bounce Back Loan Scheme: what you need to know how to apply?
The recently launched Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) allows small and medium-sized businesses to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 to help them get through the coronavirus pandemic. Loans are government-backed...
Commonly asked questions about COVID-19 financial support.
The government has put together an extensive package of financial support to help businesses during the coronavirus crisis. This includes the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) which benefits furloughed employees...
COVID-19: an overview of the government’s financial support for businesses
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is the biggest public health emergency experienced during peacetime. As well as being concerned about your health, and the health of your loved ones, you may...
The benefits a business accountant can bring to your SME
A business accountant can offer much more to your SME in the way of benefits than filing your tax return and keeping the taxman happy. An accountant wears many hats...
