Eat out to help out scheme details
The government has launched its latest scheme to support the struggling hospitality sector on 3 August, based on the initial uptake it has proved to be popular with the scheme being used more than 10.5 million times in the first week. The scheme has already had an...
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...
Xero ready for the new VAT rates
Last week the chancellor announced a temporary cut in the VAT rate for certain supplies in the hospitality and tourism sector with the standard 20% rate is being reduced to 5% from 15 July 2020 until 12 January 2021. We’re pleased to say that Xero’s got...
Council discretionary business grants still available
Wigan Council have announced that there is still money left in their discretionary grant pot to support the borough’s businesses through the Covid-19 pandemic. More than 71 per cent of the small business grant scheme has now been allocated along with 50 per cent of...