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Further Expansion of the Job Support Scheme (JSS)
The Government has announced a further expansion of the JSS, to increase the reach of its winter support schemes to ensure livelihoods and jobs across the UK continue to be protected in the difficult months to come. Under this latest expansion, employers will be...
“Why do I bother?”
In low moments, as we deal with the current struggles, obstacles and challenges of being in business, it can be easy to think "why do I bother?" This is typically an off-the-cuff remark we make when we feel particularly under pressure, of course, but is actually one I...
Self-assessment taxpayers given longer to pay
Self-assessment taxpayers have been given even longer to pay all the taxes due by 31 January 2021 made up of: 2019/2020 Second payment on account due 31 July 2020 2019/2020 Balancing payment 2019/2020 Capital Gains tax 2020/2021 First payment on account If your total...
Expansion to Job Support Scheme (JSS)
The Government has announced an expansion of the JSS, to provide temporary support to businesses whose premises have been legally required to close as a direct result of coronavirus restrictions. Under this expansion, affected businesses will receive grants towards...
Goodbye James
We are very sad to let you know that we have lost one of our own. You may remember James Shadwell, who worked as a Client Account Manager at Clear Vision from November 2001 until he was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013, aged just 31. He died peacefully in his sleep...
Summary of the Government’s Winter Economy Plan
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has presented his 'Winter Economy Plan' today, outlining how the Government will support jobs and the economy over the coming months. We welcome the additional measures set out to support businesses at this time. Here is a summary of the key...
Could Your Business Benefit from a Research & Development Tax Credit?
Research and development (R&D) tax credits are a valuable Government tax relief that rewards UK companies for investing in innovation. Many businesses aren't aware that they are eligible for R&D tax credits. Could this include yours? Most people imagine...
CJRS – October Update
A reminder that the amount the Government will pay of a furloughed employee's wages is set to go down in October under the ongoing Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). From 1st October 2020, employers will be required to fund 20% of furloughed employees’ usual...
New Local Lockdown Grant to Support Businesses Forced to Close
The Government has announced that new grants worth up to £1,500 will be available every three weeks to businesses required to close due to local lockdowns or targeted restrictions. Affected businesses in England will be able to claim up to £1,500 per property every...
New Government Fund to Take on Young People
The Government has recently announced a new £2billion 'Kickstart Scheme' to help create fully funded jobs for young people across England, Scotland and Wales. The Scheme provides funding to employers to create new 6-month job placements for individuals aged 16 - 24,...
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