Make sure the only thing scary about this Halloween are the trick or treaters! This Halloween, 31st October 2020, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will come to an end. We summarise what we know so far about the Job Support Scheme which takes its place from the 1st November. The new scheme will run for […]
UK Government Start A Ban on Plastic Straws, Stirrers and Cotton Buds
The ban on supplying plastic straws and stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds has come into force in England today (Thursday 1 October), marking yet another major step in the Government’s fight against single-use plastic waste to protect our environment and clean up our oceans. Just one month after ministers confirmed the single-use plastic bag charge […]
Introduction of amnesty period for incorrectly claimed COVID-19 Government Support
The recent COVID-19 situation has been a very challenging time and Government support, most specifically the introduction of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme payments have been valuable for many affected companies and individuals. HMRC have become aware, however, that a number of businesses have made claims to receive support […]
