by Samantha Sutcliffe | Mar 11, 2022 | Business, Claims, COVID-19
Bounce-back loans – where are we now? The bounce back loans, CBILS and CLBILS for larger companies were some of the most generous schemes available to businesses suffering from the impact of lockdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic, paying out a total of £80... 
by Samantha Sutcliffe | Feb 22, 2022 | Business, COVID-19
Landlords and tenants face legally binding arbitration over rent arrear disputes Companies forced to close due to Coronavirus restrictions are currently protected from eviction by landlords until March 25, but a Government Bill currently before Parliament is expected... 
by Samantha Sutcliffe | Feb 11, 2022 | Business, Claims, COVID-19, HMRC, Tax
Businesses Helped by COVID-19 Support Could Face Unexpected Tax bills Businesses and self-assessment taxpayers are being reminded they need to include all grants paid as part of the COVID-19 support payments in their tax returns, as some may think these were... 
by Samantha Sutcliffe | Feb 8, 2022 | COVID-19, HMRC, SEISS, Tax
Taxpayers get extension to self-assessment filing dates Millions of taxpayers who are yet to submit their completed Self-Assessment tax return which is due before January 31 are being given a grace period to file until February 28. More than 12.2 million customers are... 
by Samantha Sutcliffe | Jan 14, 2022 | COVID-19, HMRC
SSP Changes To help employers affected by the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rebate scheme for small employers is being reintroduced. In addition, the period for which an employee can self-certify a sickness absence is... 
by Samantha Sutcliffe | Nov 26, 2021 | Claims, COVID-19, HMRC
Director banned for 13 years for Bounce Back Loans fraud The Insolvency Service are beginning to prosecute directors who have used and abused BBLs. Many people are urging the Insolvency Service to issue Compensation Orders to make the directors personally liable for...