Small businesses could get up to £5,000 to pay for cloud accounting software under the Help to Grow: Digital scheme, it has been announced.
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More investors are choosing sustainability-focused firms
Annual investment in companies with goals to tackle climate change has quadrupled since 2018.
IR35: House of Lords committee calls for reform of off-payroll working rules
A House of Lords committee report that is reviewing the planned changes to the IR35 off-payroll working rules has called for a reform of the rules, stating that there are…
Businesses who defer VAT payments should continue to file returns as usual, says HMRC
Businesses who have deferred VAT payments until the end of June 2020 should continue to file Making Tax Digital (MTD) returns as normal, the regulator has confirmed.
Employers should continue to meet automatic enrolment obligations despite coronavirus disruption, says TPR
Employers should continue to enrol, re-enrol and contribute towards workers’ pensions whether they are furloughed or not, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has confirmed.
Government extends Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme to all SMEs
More than £90 million in finance has been approved since the launch of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), it has been revealed.
COVID-19: Government to cover employer NICs and pension contributions of furloughed workers
The Government has announced that it will cover employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and pension contributions of furloughed workers.
Small businesses raise millions through Bank Referral Scheme, figures show
More than 1,700 businesses have been granted alternative finance options through the Bank Referral Scheme (BRS) after being turned down for traditional business loans, new figures reveal.
Government launches £10 million Brexit Readiness Fund
The Government has launched a £10 million Brexit readiness fund that will help provide support for businesses who are preparing for Brexit ahead of the 31 October deadline.
HMRC publishes IR35 guidance
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published its first in-depth guidance for off-payroll workers (IR35) and how they will operate in the private sector.