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Lockdown 3 support from Clear Vision
Lockdown 3 has now been implemented for England and much of the UK. The Clear Vision team remains on hand to support our clients, whether it be to discuss financial strategies for your business, help you secure funding or simply to discuss how you are feeling and...
6 things you can do today to get ahead for 2021
We asked our Client Managers for one thing they would recommend that business owners do to get ahead for 2021. We asked them to propose one explicit, valuable action you can take to help you get ahead for 2021, personally or professionally. We even let Matt have a go!...
Updates to Government Business Support Announced
The employee furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021, with the Government continuing to contribute 80% towards employee wages, Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed yesterday. The Government will also extend current...
Full details of third SEISS grant announced
The Government has now provided full details of the third Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant. The grant is payable for the three-month period beginning on 1 November 2020. It is equal to 80% of average trading profits, capped at £7,500. Claims can be...
HMRC launches new VAT deferral scheme
HMRC is giving businesses that deferred VAT payments due between 20 March and 30 June 2020 more time to pay. Previously, payment was due in full by 31 March 2021. Under its new scheme, HMRC is enabling businesses to settle what is owed by 31 March 2022. HMRC will...
Updates to Research and Development (R&D) tax relief scheme for 2021
The following changes to the R&D SME tax relief are set to come into effect for accounting periods beginning on, or after, 1 April 2021: A cap on the amount of the payable R&D tax credit will be introduced A company making a small claim for payable...
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...
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...
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...