
Changes to the Furlough Scheme
When it commenced the furlough scheme meant that furloughed workers must not carry out any work for their employer. This will change from 1 July. Employers will be able to bring back furloughed workers on a part-time basis. The employer must pay the employee in full for the hours worked but can continue to claim […]
Bounce back loan scheme – small/medium sized businesses
For small to medium sized business there is a new loan scheme available. Eligibile businesses can apply to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 for up to six years with no repayments in the first year. The scheme is government backed. You apply directly to the lender, the first choice for which would typically be your […]
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
From 4 May HMRC will be contacting self-employed people who are eligible for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). There is a checker so you can see if you are flagged as entitled to this – you will need your Unique Tax Reference (UTR) and National Insurance number. If you don’t already have a Government […]
Relaxing at a stressful time
Looking after yourself in this stressful time I wanted to share this really good article from the ACCA. We are all in a stressful situation and this has some really good practical advice. The link will open in a new tab. Anxiety, Emotional Quotient and taking care of your own wellbeing I hope you find […]
Coronavirus Resources
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is publishing guides to certain aspects of the grants and aid available to businesses and the self-employed as a result of COVID-19. Where these are written in plain English they are being added to the Downloads page (opens in a new tab). Please note that some of these […]

