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Coronavirus/COVID-19: Summary of Finance and Business Measures – last updated 25 January
This article summarises the business support measures the UK and Scottish governments, along with other NGBs and organisations have introduced as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Last updated 25 January: Local Restrictions Support Grants and Closed Businesses Lockdown Payments (England only) Updated with details of grants available during the national restriction period from 5 […]
COVID-19 VAT Deferral Scheme Extended Until March 2022
Information as of 22 January 2021 During the first COVID-19 lockdown, HMRC allowed businesses to defer VAT liabilities due between the period of 20 March to 30 June 2020 until 31 March 2021. With that 31 March deadline moving ever closer, HMRC have announced that businesses who did defer VAT payments can now opt in […]
Supreme Court backs small firms over business interruption insurance claims
Information as of 15 January 2021 Further to our article which reminded you to check your insurance policy for business interruption claims, the Supreme Court today delivered its judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA)’s business interruption insurance test case. The court ruled in the favour of small firms, meaning that thousands of small businesses forced […]
Frequently asked questions about CJRS and SEISS
Don’t forget the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) December claim deadline is Thursday 14 January and the last date for claiming the third grant of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) is Friday 29 January. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) You can find more details on the CJRS on our COVID-19 business support page, but […]
GWA Offices – Update following latest Government Announcements
Information Correct as of 5 January 2021 Following the latest announcements by the UK and Scottish governments, we want to let you know that everyone at GWA is still working hard to support you and your business. Our objective, from the very start of the crisis, was to ensure we continue to deliver ‘Quality Advice […]