The lockdown restrictions across the UK have become ever more complex, with the government having introduced a tiered system which is to be implemented on a regional basis. Businesses across the country are all being affected by this, with lots of the proposed measures inflicting economic uncertainty
Read more →Written by Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner In today’s fast-changing environment, companies must focus on increasing their agility and building resilience to mitigate the effects of the ongoing pandemic, whilst continuing to undertake all necessary duties and responsibilities. One such responsibility of the Directors is to carry
Read more →Having cancelled this year’s Autumn Budget, the Chancellor revealed his armoury of measures that make up his ‘Winter Economy Plan’. During what was a short, concise speech, Rishi Sunak confirmed that the proposals intend to ‘manage the virus, jobs and the economy over the winter period’. He also
Read more →Written by Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner Over recent months, numerous sectors have had the most turbulent time they will ever experience, while employers and employees have faced novel challenges. Whilst positive stories have emerged from the UK, we must remain vigilant and focus on the practical
Read more →Written by Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner As we edge closer to the end of some of the Government’s emergency Coronavirus business support schemes, HMRC is now turning its attention to those who have taken deliberate advantage or unknowingly claimed in error. HMRC has begun issuing letters
Read more →An extra £20m of funding has been made available for small businesses in England that have been affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Here’s everything you need to know, and how you can apply for the grant. What is available to small businesses? The Minister for Regional Growth
Read more →As more of the Government’s emergency finance schemes to help businesses affected by the pandemic become available, we are issuing another warning to be extremely vigilant about any communications you receive. The second payment from the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) is due to be released this
Read more →A view from the top | By Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner The Coronavirus has brought with it many uncertainties that are proving to be transformational for some businesses, whilst others face a minefield of issues. For every company that is taking measures to prepare for the
Read more →A view from the top | By Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner The age-old saying, ‘fail to prepare and you prepare to fail’, has never been more relevant. Though the economy is in a state of flux, many businesses feel that COVID-19 hasn’t impacted them too greatly…
Read more →Today’s Summer Economic Update (or “Emergency Budget” as it has been dubbed) enabled the Chancellor to set out the Government’s second phase response with a targeted ‘Plan for Jobs’; the principal purpose is to support the UK’s economic recovery while continuing to prioritise people’s health. The Government’s
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