Business impact of Coronavirus
Latest Business Impact of Coronavirus Survey (BICS) shows short term pressures on businesses and mixed effects on turnover. CBI calls for long term national economic vision and strategy.
Kickstart changes
The government has announced changes to the Kickstart scheme, lowering the threshold from 30 placements to allow SMEs to apply direct to DWP when creating smaller numbers of job placements.
Government publishes review of R & D tax relief regime
Government review of R& D tax relief indicates that the relief does promote R & D spending but that 51% of companies have never heard of it. Richard Coombs takes a look at the findings.
Capital Gains Tax overhaul expected following Capital Gains Tax Review
Craig Simpson , Tax partner at Bates Weston, looks at the recommendations made by the OTS’ first report on the Capital Gains Tax review requested by the Chancellor.
Increases in self employed income support announced
Level of income support available to the self-employed through the third SEISS (Self Employment Income Support Scheme) grant increased to 55% and claim date brought forward to 30 November.