by EKWilliams Team | Apr 6, 2021 | Covid 19, Latest
A new government-backed loan scheme launches today (6 April) to provide additional finance to those businesses that need it. the new loan scheme will provide further support to protect businesses and jobs loans will include 80% government guarantee and interest rate...
by EKWilliams Team | Mar 15, 2021 | Covid 19, Latest
The fund will help smaller businesses with changes to trade rules with the EU. Smaller businesses can today (15 March 2021) apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help them adapt to new customs and tax rules when trading with the EU. The £20 million SME Brexit Support...
by EKWilliams Team | Mar 11, 2021 | Covid 19, Latest
The Finance Bill puts into law measures announced at Budget to help ensure millions of jobs and livelihoods continue to be protected as part of the government’s Plan for Jobs. the Finance Bill 2021 is published today, 11 March, legislating for tax changes announced at...
by EKWilliams Team | Mar 3, 2021 | Covid 19, Latest
The UK government recognises the continued impact that coronavirus (COVID-19) has had on the self-employed and announced in November that there would be a fourth grant. At the Budget it was confirmed that the fourth SEISS grant will be set at 80% of 3 months’ average...
by EKWilliams Team | Mar 2, 2021 | Covid 19, Latest
Business ratepayers adversely affected by COVID-19 are to get a £1.5 billion discount on their bills. new Business Rates relief fund of £1.5 billion for businesses affected by COVID-19 outside the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors targeted support delivered as...
by EKWilliams Team | Feb 25, 2021 | Latest
National Minimum Wage Rates 2021/22 With the new financial year just around the corner – there are certain regulatory changes coming into effect that may have a big impact on businesses without the right level of preparation in place. One of the main factors to...