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by Ed Gibson

7 May 2020

Ed Gibson discusses the impact of restrictions being relaxed and the Government's plan for how we begin to move back to normality.

by Lorna Straker

6 May 2020

HMRC have started to contact self-employed individuals who are eligible for the Self Employment Income Support Scheme in readiness for the service launch on Wednesday 13 May. HMRC is using information that individuals have provided in their 2018-19 tax return

by Sarah Gardener

5 May 2020

We have been flooded with emails from very appreciative clients praising the efforts of each of the Shaw Gibbs Payroll team for their assistance in making furlough claims through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

by Fran Kidd

5 May 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 fifth in a series of articles, Caroline Cassidy, Executive Officer for DFK UK & Ireland spoke to Holly Cassidy about her videography company.

by Malik Salim

4 May 2020

If you are applying for funding through a grant such as Innovate UK, Horizon 2020 or the forthcoming Future Fund, it is possible that the project costs will need an audit.

by James Painter

4 May 2020

Companies struggling to repay external debt can frequently look to reduce their exposure through: Seeking a debt waiver Swapping debt for equity, or Renegotiating the terms of the debt owed

by Ed Gibson

1 May 2020

One of the other Shaw Gibbs Partners sent round a “Lockdown Lingo” which included this great phrase; the glaring issue during a videoconference call that nobody feels able to mention.

by Fran Kidd

1 May 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 re purposing through the COVID-19 lock-down. In the fourth in a series of articles, I spoke to Kate Allen, Managing Director of recruitment agency Allen Associates.

by Peter Watts

29 Apr 2020

Rishi Sunak has announced a new business loan scheme aimed at helping small businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic. The ‘Bounce-back Loans’ scheme will be launched on Monday 4 May at 9am

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.