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On 5 November 2020 the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced changes to the package of support measures being introduced as a consequence of a second national lockdown for England. In the original package the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was extended until the planned lifting of the lockdown on 2 December. The Chancellor has now announced that the CJRS will be extended to the end of March.

Our Autumn Charity Newsletter includes the latest guidance on coping with the impact of COVID-19, promoting diversity and inclusion within the charity sector and how to report serious incidents to the Charity Regulators.

October is Black History Month and we, alongside the ICAEW, firmly support equality and diversity in the workplace. 

The government is planning to re-establish freeports in the UK as part of its plans to boost the country’s economy following Brexit. However, these Special Economic Zones have gained importance as part of the business recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. They will have different customs rules to the rest of the country and the government wants them to become innovation hubs, attracting inward investment.

The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) provides a tax write-off against profits for expenditure incurred on plant and machinery by businesses and owners of commercial property. 

Many businesses turned chameleon during Covid-19, changing core business to adapt. But whether you’re a florist making face masks or a farm shop starting home deliveries, what about tax?

From 1 January 2021, the UK will operate a full external border with the EU. 

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 puts in place a series of measures amending insolvency and company law.

The Winter Economy Plan brings change to the small print on the government’s temporary Covid-19 loan schemes.

A few reminders for your diary through to January 2021.

Our latest round-up including the Job Support Scheme, the Job Retention Bonus, COVID-19 grants and furlough.