COVID-19

Englands Restrictions Roadmap

Following the governments recent announcements, Visit Britain have summarised dates for reopening, should the four tests be achieved.Step 1:  From 8 MarchPeople will be allowed to spend time in outdoor public spaces for recreation on their own, with one other person, or with their household or support bubble. People must […]

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VAT Deferral Update

HMRC UpdateVAT deferral new payment scheme – join from 23‌‌ FebruaryIf you deferred paying VAT due in the period from 20‌‌ March to 30‌‌ June‌‌ 2020, you should pay it by 31‌‌ ‌March‌‌ ‌2021 if you can.If you can’t afford to pay by 31‌‌ March‌‌ 2021, you can join the VAT deferral new payment scheme and […]

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Latest business support

Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the Chancellor has announced.Chancellor announces one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth up to £9,000 per property to help businesses through to the Spring£594 million discretionary fund also […]

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Government COVID-19 Update

Review of coronavirus tiering restrictionsThe Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has today made an oral statement to the House concerning the review of coronavirus tiering restrictions in England. The oral statement can be seen at bit.ly/37wX7Rv and his written statement is available at bit.ly/3ainSKX.The full list of local restriction tiers […]

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If you’re a VAT registered business, check if you can temporarily reduce the rate of VAT on supplies relating to hospitality, accommodation, or admission to certain attractions.

Advice and Guidance direct  The government made an announcement on 8 July 2020 allowing VAT registered businesses to apply a temporary 5% reduced rate of VAT to certain supplies relating to: hospitality hotel and holiday accommodation admissions to certain attractions  The temporarily reduced rate will apply to supplies that are […]

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