England returns to Plan A

In between the other political distractions of the last few weeks, England has returned to the COVID measures set out in Plan A. This means: The government is no longer asking people to work from home if they can. People should now talk to their employers to agree...

What is round the corner?

Having glimpsed the light at the end of the COVID tunnel, many of us will have everything crossed that progress towards normality will continue. The winter months are not a brilliant time for infection and we should expect the usual rash of flu, and now COVID, cases...

Almost there… Or are we?

England remains in step 3. The government has announced a 4-week pause at Step 3. Step 3 restrictions remain in place. It is now expected that England will move to Step 4 on 19 July, though the data will be reviewed after two weeks in case the risks have reduced....

New funding for high streets and seaside resorts

The government has announced new measures to support a safe and successful reopening of the high streets and seaside resorts ahead of the summer season. A new £56 million Welcome Back Fund will help councils boost tourism, improve green spaces and provide more outdoor...

The Finance Bill 2011

An outline of the Finance Bill 2021 has been published and provides the legal framework for changes announced in the recent Budget. We have reproduced below the published text. This is subject to scrutiny by parliament and may change before the Bill receives Royal...

HMRC Clarifies furlough queries

HMRC has recently clarified the action you need to take if you have claimed too little or too much under the furlough scheme (Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme). They are published in a FAQ format. Here’s what they say: What if I’ve claimed too much in error? If you...