This site uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse use of our website. By clicking ‘I accept’ you agree and consent to our use of cookies. You can find out more about our cookies here. Find out more
Search for news

News & views

...
Companies House to resume strike offs

In response to COVID-19, temporary easement measures have been kept under monthly review.  

...
How to claim the government's £1,000 Job Retention Bonus

The Job Retention Bonus scheme opens for claims from 15 February 2021 and employers have until 31 March 2021 to submit their claims.  

...
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme - Second grant claim must be made by 19 October 2020

If you haven’t yet made a claim for the second grant and you are eligible, make sure you do so by 19 October 2020 or risk losing out.

...
Coronavirus-related HMRC scam warning

We’ve become aware of several coronavirus (COVID-19) related scams purporting to be from HMRC.

...
COVID-19: New support for businesses and employees announced

The Government has announced today further welcomed measures of financial support to businesses and employees.

...
COVID-19: What to do if you've overclaimed through the coronavirus job retention scheme

HMRC have updated their guidance on how to report and pay back any money overclaimed through the coronavirus job retention scheme grant.

...
COVID-19: New guidance for furlough claims submitted after 14 September

HMRC have updated their guidance on calculating hours and furlough pay for claims submitted after 14 September 2020. 

...
COVID-19: Grants for businesses affected by local lockdowns

Some welcome news for businesses affected by local lockdowns has been announced by the government.   Businesses can claim grants of between £1,000 and £1,500 every three weeks while they are required to be closed.  

...
Looking to recruit? You could be eligible for the Kickstart Scheme

A new scheme has been introduced to help get young people into work.

...
Employment Allowance and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)

There has been considerable discussion about the Employment Allowance and how it interacts with CJRS.  

...
COVID-19: SEISS When and how to claim the next payment under HMRC support scheme

The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) was part of the package of measures from the Government to support businesses through the Covid-19 pandemic.  The second and final tranche of grants available to eligible businesses can be claimed online from 17 August 2020.  The closing date for claims for the second and final grant is 19 October 2020.  

...
Companies House to restart voluntary strike off process

Companies House has announced that it will be restarting the voluntary strike off process from 10 September 2020 to dissolve companies that have applied for dissolution.