Chancellor's business support packages for coronavirus pandemic

Apr 07, 2020

On 17 March, Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled a £330 billion package of support for the UK economy as it combats the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures dwarf the £12 billion made available in the 2020 Budget.…

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Chancellor unveils help for self-employed workers

Apr 07, 2020

On 26 March, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a scheme to help self-employed workers who have been hit by the COVID-19 crisis.

Under the scheme, the government will pay self-employed people…

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Regulators request delay in corporate reporting

Apr 07, 2020

Financial regulators have requested a moratorium on corporate financial reports for at least two weeks. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been communicating with the Financial Reporting Council…

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HMRC urges businesses using VAT deferral to cancel direct debits

Apr 07, 2020

Businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and are seeking to make use of the VAT deferral have been urged to cancel their direct debits 'as soon as they can'.

Businesses are…

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New tests and new car benefit percentages

Apr 07, 2020

As part of its drive to encourage green motoring, the government has introduced a new emissions test, as well as new car benefit percentages. The scale of charges for working out the taxable benefit…

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Get ready for 30-day returns and payments for residential property gains

Apr 07, 2020

Legislation has been enacted to change reporting obligations for residential property gains chargeable on UK resident individuals, trustees and personal representatives. Also introduced is a requirement…

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HMRC delays introduction of off-payroll rules to private sector

Apr 07, 2020

HMRC has delayed the introduction of off-payroll rules to the private sector as part of its measures to support businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic.

The reforms will shift the responsibility…

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Rise in contactless card payment limit

Apr 07, 2020

From 1 April the spending limit for contactless card payments rose from £30 to £45.

The decision to increase the payment limit was reached following consultation between the retail sector and…

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