Temporary VAT relief for certain supplies relating to hospitality, holiday accommodation and admission to certain types of attractions has been int…
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HMRC is reminding employers that they can start to flexibly furlough eligible employees from 1 July onwards.
From 1 July, you can claim…
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A flurry of activity from HMRC has resulted in numerous communications from government today. The following items of information are now available:…
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There are new emergency temporary measures for business rates in England, Wales and Scotland. The new rules are set out for the three jurisdic…
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The government will increase the Business Rates retail discount to 100% for one year and expand it to the leisure and hospitality sectors which wer…
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HMRC now has the power to require a person to provide security for payment of sums which are, or may become, due from a contractor under the Constr…
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Help to complete your company tax return has been issued by HM Revenue & Customs. The Read More
A new Structures and Buildings Allowance (SBA) for new non-residential structures and buildings is now available on eligible construction costs inc…
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The implementation of the Marrakesh Directive makes it easier for blind and visually impaired people to access works protected by copyright.
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Information on the future of intellectual property (IP) laws following the decision that the UK will leave the European Union (EU) has been publish…
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How the exhaustion of intellectual property (IP) rights would be affected if the UK leaves the EU in March 2019 with no deal is being considered by…
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If you have been appointed a data controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), are you clear what your responsibilities are? The…
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The UK will ratify the Hague Agreement in its own right by the end of March 2018 giving UK businesses the option of opting to register their indust…
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The Intellectual Property Office has issued guidance on the coming into force of the Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act which received…
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There are numerous events throughout the UK and abroad which have an intellectual property or business focus. The The Intellectual Property Office …
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The UK government has confirmed it is proceeding with preparations to ratify the Unified Patent Court Agreement despite questions over the situatio…
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The Intellectual Property Office has updated its guidelines on how it examines patent applications for biotechnological inventions under the Patent…
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Get ready to make your claim under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme when it goes live from Monday 20 April. To help you, HMRC has made availabl…
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The government’s furlough scheme will be extended for a further month, the Chancellor confirmed today. Rishi Sunak said the Coronavirus Job Reten…
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The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is a temporary scheme open to all UK employers for at least three months starting from 1 March 2020. It is des…
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The online service to be used to claim under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is not available yet. HMRC expects it to be available by the end …
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After 31 January 2020 there will be a transition period until the end of 2020, while the UK and EU negotiate additional arrangements. The current r…
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Businesses across the UK will receive tailored advice and support on preparing for Brexit on 31 October. A series of Read More
The Government is supporting businesses and their employees through a package of measures during this period of unprecedented disruption. It has la…
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Coronavirus is now affecting how we all live and work. The government has responded accordingly in relation to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). The main c…
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The upcoming COVID-19 Emergency Bill will include an expansion of video hearings in courts and new powers to make it easier for volunteers to suppo…
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New Regulations specify that the minimum unit price for selling alcohol in Wales is £0.50. The Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol) (Wales) A…
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If you are a company director and you wish to restrict access to your information on the public register, Companies House has issued guidance to te…
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The gig economy continues to trouble the regulators as traditional rules struggle to fit around new ways of doing business. However, the European C…
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From 1 October 2017, every UK business can access advice they can trust from one place. Through Primary Authority, businesses can form a statutory …
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The Digital Economy Act 2017 has already received Royal Assent and is slowly coming into effect. More provisions were brought into force on 31st Ju…
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The Apprenticeship Levy is coming and South East Midlands LEP is explaining how it will work. In spring 2017 the way the government funds apprentic…
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The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is a great resource for small businesses looking for advice on what actions they should take to meet the auto-enrolmen…
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Greater Lincolnshire residents support the idea of new devolved powers and responsibilities for the area, but they are less enthusiastic about havi…
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The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act received Royal Assent in March 2015.
All companies will be affected in some way, as the Act…
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