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£63 Billion In New UK Investments Set To Create 38,000 Jobs

At the International Investment Summit, the UK government announced nearly £63 billion in new investments, which are expected to create 38,000 jobs. These investments, which span various sectors, are projected to fuel growth across the country. While these investments tend to focus on large businesses and large-scale projects, there could be significant implications for small […]

Read more October 21st, 2024

Insolvency Service Continues To Tackle Covid Loan Abuse

The recently released Insolvency Service’s 2023-24 Annual Report and Accounts provides some interesting information on how the Service is doing in tackling Covid loan abuse. The report identifies that 831 directors have been disqualified for abusing Covid loans. 22 criminal prosecutions have been carried out, and efforts have been made towards recovering nearly £3 million […]

Read more August 19th, 2024

Growth Guarantee Scheme Now Open For Applications

The successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme, the Growth Guarantee Scheme, has now been launched by British Business Bank. The Scheme, which helps smaller businesses in the UK to be able to access finance, opened to applications via accredited lenders on 1 July 2024. The scheme includes access to term loans, overdrafts, asset finance, invoice […]

Read more July 16th, 2024

Invest In Women Hub Launched

If you are a female entrepreneur in the UK, you can now access a new resource designed to help you access the finance you need to start, grow, and scale your business. The new hub is designed as a one-stop shop that provides the resources and information you need. For example, to try and simplify […]

Read more June 21st, 2024

Lease, Contract Hire or Hire Purchase? Which Is Best?

Picture this: your business is booming, and it’s time to invest in some new equipment or a company vehicle. But with so many financing options out there, how do you decide which one of them is right for you? Let’s break down three popular choices – leasing, contract hire, and hire purchase – so you […]

Read more June 19th, 2024

Basic Payment Scheme Advanced Payments & Extra Funding For Farmers

The Rural Payments Agency has begun to issue the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) advance payments. In 2022, Defra announced that payments would be made in two instalments each year for the remainder of the agricultural transition period. Around 50% of the overall payment is being made now with the remaining balance expected from December. Payments are […]

Read more August 18th, 2023

Electric Car Workplace Charging Scheme

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides eligible businesses with support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charge points. All businesses can use it to help provision charge points for their staff or fleets. Charities and small accommodation businesses can further use it to […]

Read more August 17th, 2023

Grant To Boost Domestic Tree Production

Applications are now open for the Forestry Commission’s Tree Production Capital Grant. The funding will drive the production of tree seed and saplings through developments in machinery, automation and the expansion of facilities. In line with the aims of the England Trees Action Plan and Government ambitions to treble tree planting rates by the end of this […]

Read more April 14th, 2023

Important R&D Changes From April 2023

The government are committed to a number of important changes to Research & Development (R&D) tax relief from 1 April 2023. It also looks increasingly likely that the two existing systems will be merged into a single system in future years and we hope to hear more in the March 2023 Budget. We already know […]

Read more February 1st, 2023

Guidance On SEISS Turnover Test Issued By HMRC

The fifth (and final) Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant has been available for the self-employed to claim since the end of July. HMRC has contacted those traders that may be eligible with their claim date. The eligibility criteria remain broadly the same as the fourth grant. Self-employed profits in 2019/20 must not exceed £50,000 […]

Read more August 9th, 2021

Company Loss Relief Can Be Claimed Early

Where a company makes a trading loss of no more than £200,000 in an accounting period it is now possible to claim relief for that loss even though the corporation tax return CT600 has not been submitted. This will enable the company to carry back the loss to earlier years and obtain a repayment of […]

Read more August 2nd, 2021

Can Crowdfunding Help Your Business?

What is crowdfunding and how does it actually work? Crowdfunding is a way of raising money for a business venture, personal endeavour, or charitable cause, where a large number of people invest in or donate money to the cause. Crowdfunding is becoming more popular with startup and early-stage businesses which can often struggle to secure […]

Read more July 19th, 2021

Fifth Self-Employed Income Support Grant To Be Paid In July

The fifth (and final) Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant will be available for the self-employed to claim towards the end of July. The eligibility criteria remain broadly the same as the fourth grant. Self-employed profits in 2019/20 must not exceed £50,000 and must be more than 50% of your total income. If that test […]

Read more July 12th, 2021

Furlough Grant Reduces To 70% For July

For the month of‌‌ July, the CJRS Furlough grant support from the government via HMRC reduces to 70% of the employee’s usual pay for hours not worked. This is despite the fact that “Freedom Day” in England has been delayed four weeks to 19 July 2021, and now called “Terminus Day”. The government support to […]

Read more July 12th, 2021

“Help To Grow” Your Business

The government’s new Help to Grow programme is now open for registrations and will launch in June. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and improve profits. Help to Grow Management scheme This offers small businesses a 12 week programme delivered by leading business […]

Read more May 20th, 2021