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“Night-time economy”- is it back on its dancing feet?
Oct 12, 2021
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has recently revealed that due to the pandemic, 393,000 jobs have ended across the night-time economy. Included in this figure is 86,000 roles in the “night-time cultural economy” (NTCE). This economy refers to nightclubs, theatres, ...
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SMEs behind rapid rise in Research & Development tax relief claims
Oct 07, 2021
More small and medium-sized businesses than ever are taking advantage of the landmark Research & Development (R&D) tax relief scheme, it has been revealed. The initiative, launched in 2000/01, enables firms to claw back tax for every pound spent on innovation. SMEs ...
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October: the last month to handle CJRS claims
Oct 05, 2021
As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), otherwise known as the furlough scheme, ended on 30 September 2021, October marks the last month in which employers will need to handle the related claims. What dates shall employers be aware of? 14 October ...
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Self-Employment Income Support Scheme: last chance to claim fifth grant
Sep 30, 2021
Today, 30 September 2021, is the last day self-employed workers can apply for the fifth and final Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant. Launched last year, the initiative supports freelancers, contractors and other self-employed workers who have been impacted by ...
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MTD for Income Tax delayed until April 2024, HMRC confirms
Sep 27, 2021
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will be delayed until April 2024, the Government has confirmed. It means self-employed business owners and landlords will have one more year to prepare for the digitalisation of Self Assessment. According to HM Revenue & ...
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Small developers invited to apply for up to £10 million in equity funding
Sep 24, 2021
Small and medium-sized developers have been invited to apply for up to £10 million in equity funding to build new homes. The new fund, known as the Housing Growth Partnership (HGP), aims to support the development of 10,000 new properties by ...
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Company insolvencies: over 8,700 chain stores have closed
Sep 21, 2021
Recent research shows that in 2021, over 8,700 chain stores have closed due to the major shift in online shopping - partly caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Overall numbers fell by 5,251 as the number of chain store closures outweighed the ...
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What are year-end accounts and how can I prepare for them?
Sep 17, 2021
If you’re new to business, year-end accounts may seem like a daunting prospect. But with the right preparation, advice and approach, you will have nothing to worry about. In this blog, we’re going to look at what year-end accounts are when ...
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Final furlough figures published before end of scheme
Sep 13, 2021
As the furlough scheme comes to an end, the latest figures have revealed that almost 12 million workers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland have been supported by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) since its launch last year. The ...
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Record numbers return to work ahead of closure of furlough scheme
Sep 09, 2021
The number of people returning to work from furlough has reached its highest level since the start of the pandemic in March, the latest figures have revealed. The report, published by HM Treasury, comes as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) ...
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