Coronavirus
Coronavirus is a worldwide pandemic that is affecting millions of individuals and businesses. These are uncertain and unprecedented times and as the spread of Covid-19 continues, we want to support you, our clients, the best we can. Hopefully a brighter future lies ahead with the roll-out of the vaccine now taking place.
We will be posting updates on this page as soon as the UK Government announces any new measures to tackle the virus and support you and your business.
Latest COVID-19 update
Coronavirus restrictions remain in place. Find out what you can and cannot do.
(COVID-19) Coronavirus restrictions: what you can and cannot do – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Spring Budget 2021: what will it include?
Will Chancellor Rishi Sunak raise taxes or maintain the status quo?
CBI calls for post-lockdown roadmap
The business group identified six elements to help firms prepare.
Govt. announces £1,000 cash boost to help firms take on trainees
The cash boost will be made available from 31 July 2021.
Extend furlough scheme to summer, warns BCC
Around four million UK workers were furloughed at the end of December.
Over 900,000 UK firms ‘at risk of failing by April’
Around 15% of businesses are at “great risk” of imminent closure
IFS: UK tax system ‘discourages employment’
Employees’ salaries currently attract more in tax than self-employed individuals.