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Chancellor unveils emergency rescue plan to protect jobs
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has unveiled his emergency COVID rescue plan to protect jobs and the UK economy.
Second tranche of self-employments grants go live today
Applications for the second instalment of grants under the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) have opened today.
Summer Statement: Opportunity for tax planning following Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday announcement
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced a string of measures in the recent summer statement, including a temporary change to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) with the aim to stimulate the property market during the coronavirus pandemic.
Summer Statement: Chancellor announces 'Plan for Jobs' policy to help Britain bounce back
Whilst delivering the summer statement in Parliament on 8 July 2020, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, presented his ‘Plan for Jobs’ worth up to £30 billion to help Britain bounce back from the Coronavirus outbreak.
COVID-19 - Support for businesses
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has unveiled a set of financial measures to support businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19, which includes the latest rescue packages for employed and self-employed workers.
HMRC to launch Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme was announced by the government in the Budget as part of the package of support measures for businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Go online now to claim self-employed support
Applications for the Covid-19 self-employed support scheme have opened a month early, so now is the time to act.
COVID-19 - Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
Following the COVID-19 rescue package for businesses and workers through the Job Retention Scheme, the government has announced further measures to support the self-employed who have lost income due to COVID-19.
Job retention scheme claims portal working well for employers who are well-prepared
The new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claims portal is working well, but there are a few key things employers can do to make their experience of it run smoothly, says Shaun Davison of Lovewell Blake.
Student Loan system overhaul to benefit millions of students and graduates
The Government have announced that a new online service will enable graduates to easily keep track of their student loan accounts, as part of improvements to the student loan repayment system.
New capital gains tax rules could catch out those selling buy-to-lets, second homes and furnised holiday lets
A leading Norfolk tax expert is warning of new rules coming in next April, which could catch out buy-to-let landlords, second-home owners and people with furnished holiday lets.
UK taxpayers to be given 30 day window to pay Capital Gains Tax on property disposals
UK taxpayers should be aware of new rules taking effect from April 2020, under which the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the disposal of residential property needs to be reported and paid to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) within a 30 day window.