


HMRC reject calls to relax tax return deadline
HMRC has rejected calls from professional bodies to relax the self assessment filing deadline. Penalty notices will be issued as usual to all who file late but more time will be allowed to appeal. The Institute of Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) have reported...
COVID-19: Chancellor announces ‘Winter Measures’ support package
Rishi Sunak has today announced his ‘Winter Measures’ support package to help businesses, employees and individuals through the ongoing troubles of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Chancellor announced a package of measures that includes a new Jobs...
Self Employed Income Support Scheme Round Two Opens 17th August
The Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) has been extended to a second round. The first round is now closed to applicants and round two will open on Monday 17th August. If you were eligible for the first grant and can confirm to HMRC that your business has been...
Chancellor Announces Plans to Boost the Economy in the Wake of Covid-19
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a wide-ranging package of measures to try to boost the shrinking economy and save jobs in his Summer Statement on 8 July. Specific measures announced include: Job Retention Bonus There was no extension to the furlough scheme...