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by Fran Kidd

29 Apr 2020

Members of DFK UK & Ireland a leading association of independent accounting firms have been talking to their clients and contacts in order to understand how businesses are repurposing through the COVID-19 lock-down. In the third in a series of articles, Caroline Cassidy, Executive Officer for DFK UK & Ireland spoke to Lauren Okurch from Nettl in Dublin.

by Fran Kidd

28 Apr 2020

During the last two months, we’ve heard many stories of businesses diversifying so that they can continue trading during the coronavirus pandemic.

by Leigh Smith

27 Apr 2020

As COVID-19 continues to impact on the day-to-day operations of businesses, considering all potential sources of income and short-term cash is key. One option to explore is Research and Development (R&D) tax credits, which are available for innovative companies working on projects to develop new products or services, change processes or to do things differently.

by Malik Salim

23 Apr 2020

UK businesses driving innovation and development will be helped through the coronavirus outbreak with a £1.25 billion Government support package. This is specifically designed to focus on companies driving innovation – including those that are not yet profit generating.

by Fran Kidd

21 Apr 2020

Members of DFK UK & Ireland a leading association of independent accounting firms have been talking to their clients and contacts in order to understand how businesses are using their ingenuity and entrepreneurial flair to shine through the COVID-19 lock-down.

by Leigh Smith

21 Apr 2020

Over 2,000 R&D claims were made by companies in the sector in the 17-18 tax year. However, the reality is that a large number of construction companies are performing R&D that qualifies for a credit but are not claiming for it.

by Mark Ferguson

21 Apr 2020

On the 3 April, Shaw Gibbs moved their London operation to a new office on Great Portland Street Marylebone. The office, which is larger than the premises on Devonshire Street was secured in order to accommodate the growth of the Shaw Gibbs London team. From an IT perspective, it was designed to be the flagship of remote connectivity and a flexible environment for Shaw Gibbs.

by Katie Preston

20 Apr 2020

The Government’s furlough scheme will be extended for a further month to the end of June.

by Tim Davison

15 Apr 2020

The FCA has confirmed a package of temporary measures to help people with some of the most commonly used consumer credit products.

by Kerry Whitfield

9 Apr 2020

On the 26th March 2020, the Government released guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (‘CJRS’). Since then, there have been a number of developments so here is an update on the changes to the original guidance plus some clarification on FAQ’s.

by Hayley Simmons

8 Apr 2020

Last week the government announced changes to the Insolvency Regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic to enable UK companies to continue trading.

by Tim Davison

8 Apr 2020

From Thursday 9 April, the first £500 of all authorised overdrafts may be interest-free and all credit cards, store cards, personal loans and catalogues may offer payment holidays.

by Peter O'Connell

3 Apr 2020

The Chancellor has now announced new Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) to ensure that more firms are able to benefit from Government-backed support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

by Samantha Daniels

3 Apr 2020

Yesterday, the Government confirmed that that some of the exclusions for this relief, such as estate agents and letting agents, have been removed, so that retail, leisure, and hospitality properties that will have been forced to close as a result of the COVID-19 restriction measures will now be eligible for the retail discount relief.

by Emily Hillier

2 Apr 2020

Restrictions on international travel could mean that people inadvertently fall foul of residency rules for tax and find themselves in the UK tax net.

by Sarah Gardener

31 Mar 2020

In a measure to presumably take the pressure off HMRC’s Time to Pay (TTP) teams, a new VAT and Income Tax deferral scheme was announced by Rishi Sunak called Time to Pay Plus.

by Karyn Jones

30 Mar 2020

The Government response to COVID-19 means that a vast amount of economic activity has been suspended, and many businesses will face the prospect of lessening, or even no turnover.

by Kerry Whitfield

30 Mar 2020

On the 26th March 2020, the Government released much needed further guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough Leave). This temporary scheme is designed to support employers whose operations have been severely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).

by Ed Gibson

30 Mar 2020

It is disappointing that we have to warn people to beware of new scams which are surfacing as some try to take advantage of COVID-19.

by Clifford Brown

27 Mar 2020

Hot on the heels of the uncertainty created by Brexit, the COVID-19 crisis has added a further layer of complexity to an already complex economic situation.