Coronavirus
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Mar- 2020 -30 March
Government relaxes insolvency rules
The government has announced a set of changes to help improve the insolvency system to enable companies undergoing restructuring to…
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30 March
Chancellor urged to return tax rebates to businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been urged to return billions of pounds worth of tax rebates to businesses to help aid…
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27 March
What we know about furlough leave and the CJRS
HMRC published details of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 26.3.20 which are available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme Key points include:…
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26 March
Wetherspoons’ boss was right to withhold wages
The media and the Twitterati have had a field day vilifying the founder and owner of pub chain Wetherspoons over…
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26 March
Covid-19: Banks under fire over emergency loan scheme
Banks have come under fire over government-backed emergency loans which require business owners to sign for a personal guarantee, as…
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26 March
Chancellor set to unveil financial aid for self-employed
The chancellor is set to unveil a series of measures to help the self-employed cope with the impact of the…
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25 March
Covid-19: Government suspends gender pay gap reporting
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has taken the decision to suspend enforcement…
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25 March
Companies to receive three-month extension to file accounts
Businesses will be given an additional three months to file accounts with Companies House amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department…
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24 March
CIMA calls on government for SME and self-employment support
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has called on the government self-employed, sole traders, and small businesses affected by…
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24 March
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Advice for Employers
Key points include: Furloughed workers should not undertake any work for the company, including answering calls or emails JRS should…
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