News & Updates

The furlough scheme was due to end on 31 October 2020, but due to the 2nd lockdown it will now last until the end of March 2021. Employers can claim a grant for up to 80% of their employees’ usual pay, for the hours that they are unable to work. - Read More

Following the announcement of a second lockdown, the Chancellor has confirmed that support for the third round of the SEISS grant will be increased up to 80%, from November until March 2021. - Read More

The government has announced the availability of new business grants for Lockdown 2.0, as well as a local authority grant fund worth £1.1 billion, and the extension of government-guaranteed loan schemes. - Read More

Tax return deadline day is looming. If the ongoing upheaval of coronavirus and a deferred Payment on Account means you won't be able to pay your self assessment tax bill in full by 31 January, you can set up an agreement with HMRC to pay it in instalments. - Read More