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£4.6 billion in new lockdown grants

Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the Chancellor has announced. Chancellor announces one-off top up grants for retail,…

EKW Group6th January 2021

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Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support announced

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked and further economic support announced. People and…

EKW Group2nd November 2020

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Furlough’s Ending, What Should You Do Now?

The Job Support Scheme will be open from 1 November 2020 and run for 6 months, until 30 April 2021. The government will review the terms of the scheme in January.…

EKW Group30th October 2020

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Managing Furlough & Redundancies during COVID-19

The Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak has had a huge impact on all aspects of daily life and UK businesses and the economy have undoubtedly taken a hit.  On March 20th, the…

EKW Group12th August 2020

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Parents returning to work after extended leave eligible for furlough

Employees on paternity and maternity leave who return to work in the coming months will be eligible for the government’s furlough scheme, HM Treasury announced today (9 June). parents on…

EKW Group10th June 2020

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Furlough Scheme and SEISS to be tapered off

Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps The government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by…

EKW Group1st June 2020

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Apply for the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme

The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) provides financial support to larger businesses affected by coronavirus. The scheme helps medium and large sized businesses to access loans and other…

EKW Group29th May 2020

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Non-Essential Retailers to Reopen: 8 steps for safe working

Boris Johnson announced non-essential retailers will reopen 15 June, but is “contingent on progress in the fight against coronavirus”.  To support local high streets and increase footfall a £50 million…

EKW Group27th May 2020

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Holiday entitlement and pay during coronavirus

This guidance outlines how holiday entitlement and pay operate during the coronavirus pandemic. It is designed to help employers understand their legal obligations, in terms of workers who: continue to…

EKW Group22nd May 2020

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Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme

If you're an employer, find out if you can use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to reclaim employees' coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). The online service you’ll use…

EKW Group19th May 2020

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Check if you can claim for your employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave ('furlough') due to coronavirus (COVID-19). If you’ve already worked out how…

EKW Group7th May 2020

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Self-employed invited to get ready to make their claims for coronavirus support

HMRC will begin contacting customers who may be eligible for the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will begin contacting customers who may be eligible…

EKW Group5th May 2020

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Small businesses boosted by bounce back loans

New 100% government backed loan scheme for small business 28 April 2020: The chancellor has announced a new Bounce Back loan scheme, allowing small businesses hit by the impact of…

EKW Group28th April 2020

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Deferral of VAT payments due to coronavirus

With the next VAT deadline date of 7 May fast approaching, we wanted to send a reminder of the process for those who wish to utilise the VAT payment deferral…

EKW Group23rd April 2020

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Job Retention Scheme extended by one month

UPDATE 17 APRIL: Claim for your employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) A step by step guide for employersThe government’s unprecedented furlough scheme that is keeping millions…

EKW Group17th April 2020

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Legislation Guide – Key Changes for 2020/21

In the midst of the Coronavirus crisis we must still ensure to abide by the legislation changes for the new tax year. As well as dealing with the ongoing impact…

EKW Group17th April 2020

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The Risks of Furloughing Employees

UPDATE 17 APRIL: Claim for your employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) A step by step guide for employers UPDATE 17 APRIL:  Job Retention Scheme Extended By…

EKW Group16th April 2020

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CJRS – Furlough scheme cut-off date extended to 19 March

UPDATE 17 APRIL: Claim for your employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) A step by step guide for employers  UPDATE 17 APRIL:  Job Retention Scheme Extended By…

EKW Group15th April 2020

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Coronavirus Self-employment Income Support Scheme

LATEST: 14th April. Self-employment Income Support Scheme. How HMRC will work out your income and trading profits.Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced measures to support the self-employed and partnerships. The Self-employment…

EKW Group14th April 2020

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Covid-19: Business interruption loan scheme amended

UPDATE - 11th April The British Business Bank announces new lenders under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme. View lenders. The Chancellor Rishi Sunak is today (Friday 3 April) taking…

EKW Group11th April 2020