Unplanned Blackouts cause Iran to ban cryptocurrency mining
After cities suffer unplanned blackouts, Iran as imposed a four month ban on the mining of crypto currencies.
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Emma Walsh
May 25, 20213 min read
UK unemployment drops as firms hire amid Covid easing
UK employers getting ready for the easing of lockdown started hiring again in March, driving down unemployment for a 3rd consecutive month.
Emma Walsh
May 20, 20214 min read
Wills and Life Interests Trusts. How do they work?
When making a Will, it's possible to give someone a life interest in your property or other assets, without those assets leaving your estate
Emma Walsh
May 18, 20213 min read
Do I need a lawyer for Lasting Power of Attorney?
Accidents, injuries, illness & strokes can all affect yours or your loved one’s ability to make decisions. Planning ahead with an LPA is key
Emma Walsh
Apr 23, 20212 min read
Primark owner to hand back £72m in furlough funds after record sales
The owner of Primark is to hand back £72m in furlough payments to UK government after record sales at its newly reopened stores in England.
Emma Walsh
Mar 4, 20214 min read
Budget 2021 - Key Points
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, presented his 2021 Budget on 3 March 2021. This was one of the most anticipated Budgets in recent memory.
Emma Walsh
Jan 9, 20212 min read
Tax return deadline is nearing - 45% still need to file returns
Time is ticking for 5.4 million taxpayers who have until 31 January to complete their tax return.
Emma Walsh
Jan 4, 20212 min read
HMRC Rejects calls to relax Tax Return 31 January deadline
HMRC not to waive late filing penalties or extend the 31 Jan deadline, but to accept pandemic disruptions and delays as 'reasonable excuse'.
Emma Walsh
Dec 18, 20202 min read
Furlough and business loan schemes extended
As more areas of England plunge into tier three restrictions Rishi Sunak has extended Coronavirus Loan & Wage Schemes.
Emma Walsh
Dec 11, 20202 min read
HMRC to list furlough claimants in anti-fraud move
Chancellor Rishi Sunak ordered HMRC to publish information about employers who submit claims under the extended CJRS Scheme.
Emma Walsh
Nov 26, 20202 min read
Virtual Christmas party exemption HMRC confirmation
HMRC has confirmed, that where all normal conditions are met, virtual events can be included when concerning the £150 exemption.
Emma Walsh
Nov 6, 20202 min read
Government extends furlough to March 2021
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will now run until the end of March with employees receiving 80% of their current salary
Emma Walsh
Nov 5, 20202 min read
Furlough scheme revived as England locks down
UK chancellor extends CJRS at original 80% until December, with further local grants for businesses forced to close. As England enters...
Emma Walsh
Oct 15, 20203 min read
Penalties for breaking isolation
There are criminal penalties in England for both employees and employers if the employee fails to self-isolate when required, but the...
Emma Walsh
Oct 14, 20202 min read
UK government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) to be expanded to support businesses & jobs
UK government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) to be expanded to protect jobs & support businesses ordered to shut due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Emma Walsh
Sep 24, 20202 min read
Rishi Sunak unveils emergency jobs scheme
The Job Support Scheme, which will replace the furlough scheme, will see workers get three quarters of their normal salaries for six months.
Emma Walsh
Jul 9, 20201 min read
UK chancellor sets out £30bn jobs plan
Rishi Sunak delivers details on job retentions, apprenticeships, VAT and stamp duty cuts, food discounts and green voucher schemes UK...
Emma Walsh
Jun 8, 20203 min read
HMRC reminds employers that staff need to be furloughed by 10 June to qualify for CJRS
important dates: what you need to know now about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme:
Emma Walsh
May 11, 20202 min read
UK government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open for another four months
The furlough scheme will be extended to the end of October, with workers continuing to receive 80% of their current salary, up to £2,500,
Emma Walsh
Apr 29, 20204 min read
COVID-19: Coronavirus Business Support Packages
Financial assistance is available through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Applications for the expanded scheme...
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