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Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme

The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme launces on 26th May allowing employers with -250 employees to claim coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).

The Importance of Pension Death Benefits

It’s now five years since the pension industry was shaken up with the introduction of Pension Freedom legislation. Many of the early headlines focused on the likelihood of pensions being cashed in to purchase luxury items, remember the headline "if people do get a Lamborghini, and end up on the state pension, the state is much less concerned about that, and that is their choice."

Pensions can be very complex and therefore it’s perhaps understandable that at the time the press focused on such sensationalist headline grabbing quotes as this.

Positive Experiences of the Self Employment Income Support Scheme

The government Self Employment Income Support Scheme (‘SEISS’) was opened on 13th May and from the feedback we’ve received has been well received by our clients.  An overview of the details of the scheme can be found here, but response so far is very positive.

Stay Alert. Stop the Scammers

Despite the strong community feelings and support amongst much of the population right now, scams are very much on the increase, with unscrupulous tricksters using very sophisticated methods to con businesses and individuals out of well earned finances.

Can I really sell my business in the middle of a crisis?

Whilst the COVID-19 crisis may have provided opportunity for reflection and the realisation that now might be the perfect time personally for you as a business owner to sell your concern, inevitably you’re probably wondering if it’s even possible or practical to begin the process?

The Agricultural Bill: A Threat to UK Farming Standards

Andrew Robinson, Head of Agriculture raises concern over the Agriculutral Bill and the threat to UK farming standards

VAT Opportunities for the Hospitality Sector

Hospitality businesses must consider the current opportunities to improve cash flow from a VAT perspective by increasing margins.

COVID-19: Deep dive into updating Operations

Whilst the lockdown measures are set to continue for a while longer, the Government appears to be keen to get certain industries moving again, sooner rather than later. We have previously talked generally about the steps to consider in order to prepare for the “new normal”. In this article, we will take a more detailed look into what that looks like from an operations perspective.

Succession Planning for Farmers

Farmers face some difficult decisions when it comes to retirment, sucession planning and leaving their assets to their children. 

A practical checklist to help SMEs prepare for returning to work

Planning for the Future

As we enter into a new stage of the coronavirus virus pandemic and our 'new normal', the UK200Group (who are the UK’s leading professional services group of independent quality assured chartered accountancy and law firms) has created a practical checklist to help small and medium sized businesses prepare for a return to work in a post lockdown era.