Most landlords will need some sort of finance in order to invest in property to let out. However, while tax relief for mortgage and finance costs are available regardless of whether the property business is operated as an unincorporated property business or whether it is run through a limited company,…
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To help the hospitality and leisure industry recover from the impact of the first national lockdown, a reduced rate of VAT of 5% was introduced for a limited period from 15 July 2020. The reduced rate of VAT was originally to apply until 12 January 2021. However, in September last…
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Claims for the fourth Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) can now be made and must be claimed by 1 June 2021. At the same time, HMRC have issued updated details of penalties that may be imposed on those that have previously claimed too much. If you have over claimed…
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Conscious leadership is bringing your whole self, with total awareness, to your role as a business leader. Conscious leadership requires authenticity – to be a conscious leader you must be who you really are. Conscious leaders focus on the “we” rather than the “me” and focus on creating a culture…
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As lockdown restrictions are eased, businesses may need help to re-open and to recover from the impact of the pandemic. Depending on the nature of the business, they may be eligible for a Restart Grant or a Recovery Loan. Restart Grants The Restart Grant Scheme provides support to help business…
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As the 2020/21 tax year draws to a close, many employees will have spent much if not all of the last year working from home. While the tax system enables employers to pay employees a tax-free allowance of £6 per week (£26 per month) to cover the additional household costs…
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The benefits of a more diverse and inclusive organisation are clear, but how do you actually go about implementing a diversity and inclusion strategy? Businesses are more focused on diversity and inclusion (D&I) than ever before. A McKinsey research report from 2018 shows that greater diversity in the workforces results…
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The Employment Allowance is a National Insurance allowance that enables eligible employers to reduce their employers’ (secondary) Class 1 National Insurance bill by up to £4,000. However, not all employers can benefit – there are some important exclusions. Eligible employers To qualify for the Employment Allowance, the employer’s Class 1…
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As a CIS contractor on top of the normal issues surrounding whether to be a limited company or a sole trader, are there any CIS specific issues to be aware of? From a Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) point of view ONLY, there is another factor that can affect your decision…
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The Recovery Loan Scheme supports access to finance for UK businesses as they grow and recover from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic. Up to £10 million is available per business. The actual amount offered, and the terms, are at the discretion of participating lenders. The government guarantees 80% of…
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