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Don’t forget to file your self assessment tax return December 23, 2020
The deadline for submitting your 2019/20 self assessment tax return is midnight on 31 January 2021. The only exception to this rule is if you received a notice from HMRC to make an online tax return after 31 October 2020. In this case, you have three months from the date of issue to submit your
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BIRA urges retailers to remain vigilant during festive period and beyond December 23, 2020
With festive sales on the horizon, the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has urged retailers to remain vigilant and safe in order to help halt the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The trade association stated that it is important to focus on safety protocols to ensure retail is not contributing to the spread of the
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Government must take another look at support for businesses in Tier 4, says CBI December 22, 2020
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged the government to take a fresh look at the support it provides for businesses now under Tier 4 restrictions. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new Tier 4 restrictions for London, the South East and East of England amid a surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and alarm about
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Scheme launched to support firms moving goods after Brexit December 22, 2020
Traders are being urged to consider whether they need to sign up to the new UK Trader Scheme (UKTS) once the Brexit transitional period ends on 31 December. The scheme will ensure traders do not pay tariffs on the movement of goods into Northern Ireland from Great Britain where those goods can be shown to
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Chancellor extends furlough scheme until end of April 2021 December 22, 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) until the end of April 2021. Businesses adversely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) can make use of the CJRS until the end of April, with the government continuing to pay 80% of employees’ salaries for hours not worked until the end of April. Employers
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