COVID-19: Deferral of VAT payments

As part of the government’s support for businesses during COVID-19, HMRC gave businesses the option of deferring their VAT payments if they were unable to pay on time, without incurring late payment interest or penalties. Payment of VAT falling due between 20...

Keeping your business’s financial affairs up to date

We’re all guilty of it at some point – focusing on building up your business and turning a blind eye to your financial affairs. Most of us nip it in the bud soon enough. If you don’t, you won’t be complying with tax and regulatory...

Important coronavirus job retention scheme changes

We have received further guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which highlights important dates that may impact you in the coming weeks.Important Dates The scheme will close to anyone who has not been furloughed for 3 weeks by 30 June. You will only be able...

Are you eligible for the small business discretionary grant?

The government is making additional funding available so smaller businesses can be supported. This funding is available to businesses within the West of England authority. The funding is capped at £5,000 to provide support to as many businesses as...