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Budget 2021 Key Points
Summary of key points made in the Budget 2021, including measures to mitigate Coronavirus, extended reliefs, tax changes in 2021/22 and beyond.
Budget 2021
A summary of the headlines from Budget 2021.
Treasury Direction Clarifies Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
A summary of the key points clarified by the Treasury Direction issued on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 15 April 2020.
Speed up the flow of cash to SMEs says CBI
CBI stresses the importance of the key dates for CJRS and the need for further changes to CBILS to speed up flow of cash to SMEs.
£750m support for the charity sector
Much needed support for the charity sector. Understand the new measures announced and the support that is already available.
Job Retention Scheme expected to be operational by 20 April
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is expected to be operational by 20 April, enabling employers to access payments to meet payroll obligations at the end of the month.
Managing cashflow – help from Bates Weston
Managing cashflow is crucial to SMEs. We look at the things you should be doing right now to manage your cashflow.
Guidance on Apprenticeships during Covid-19
Guidance for apprenticeships, employers, and training providers issued by the The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
HMRC clarifies position on loan charge liabilities
HMRC clarifies its position on loan charge liabilities but 30 September deadline still fixed.
Changes to CBILS announced 3 April 2020
Wayne Thomas rounds up the changes to CBILS announced by the Chancellor on 3 April 2020.
Covid impact on company car benefit
What is the position for the Benefit in Kind (BIK) on a company car whilst an employee is working from home or has been furloughed?
Calls to speed up grant funding and improve Business Interruption Loan Scheme
What changes can we expect to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, following Alok Sharma’s briefing 1 April 2020?
Local Authority Grant Funding and Timescales
We recap on the the grant funding available from local authorities – the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hotel and Leisure Grant Fund and the possible timescales involved.
Incentivising staff with non-cash benefits
How can you retain key staff to help build your business in the future when cash bonuses are scarce.
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