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Thousands of cases of COVID-related fraud and cyber-crime are being investigated
19 April 2021
A special police task force, tackling fraud in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, says it is investigating 6,000 cases of cybercrime, worth a staggering total of £34.5 million since March last year. The Action Fraud team is investigating many cases, but said that of those reporting a cyber-attack...
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Majority of SME owners have loaned personal money to their business during the pandemic
19 April 2021
A new study has found that nearly six in 10 (59 per cent) small business owners loaned personal money to their business during the pandemic to help it survive. Research undertaken by one of Europe’s largest small business lenders, iwoca, showed that many owners had taken drastic steps during the pandemic to support their business.
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Coronavirus insolvency measures extended until the end of June
19 April 2021
To help businesses with the ongoing impact of the pandemic the Government has decided to extend measures in the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act (the Act) to protect struggling companies. The extension to the measures introduced in the Act, includes an extension of the suspension of liability for wrongful trading...
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Inheritance tax reporting to be simplified
19 April 2021
Rules coming into effect from 1 January 2022 will mean that nine in 10 estates that are not subject to Inheritance Tax (IHT) will no longer need to complete IHT forms as part of the probate process. Meanwhile, a temporary measure that is currently in place so that IHT returns can be submitted without a physical signature will...
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Applications open for £2,000 post-Brexit import VAT advice
16 April 2021
Applications are now open for the Government’s SME Brexit Support Fund, which offers grants for up to £2,000 that can be put towards the cost of professional advice on import VAT. The end of the Brexit Transition period has changed the way businesses must account for VAT when importing from the EU and the new fund offers...
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An introduction to the UK’s points-based immigration system
16 April 2021
On 1 January 2021, the UK launched a new, points-based style immigration system to bring EU immigration into line with the rest of the world. If you are an employer, here’s what you need to know about the new immigration regime and how you can recruit talent from overseas.
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HMRC contacts self-employed individuals who could be eligible for fourth SEISS grant
16 April 2021
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is now contacting self-employed individuals who could be eligible for the fourth round of the Government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). The fourth round of the scheme covers the period from 1 February 2021 to 30 April 2021 and is worth 80 per cent of three months...
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Furlough scheme guidance updated
16 April 2021
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published a series of updates to its guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), more commonly known as the ‘furlough scheme’. The updates cover the changes to the scheme as it is extended from 1 May 2021 to 30 September 2021.
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New claims needed to continue receiving working from home tax relief
16 April 2021
Employees who are continuing to work from home as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and whose expenses have not been reimbursed by their employers should make new claims to continue receiving working from home tax relief.
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Should I register for VAT in the EU?
08 April 2021
If you wish to trade with the EU following the end of the Brexit transition period, you may need to register for VAT in the single market. In this article, we will explain how and why you need to do so. Why should I register for VAT in the EU?
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