You can now submit your claims for periods in February. These must be made by Monday 15 March 2021. You can claim before, during or after you process your payroll. If you can, it’s best to make a claim once you’re sure of the exact number of hours your employees worked so you don’t have to amend your claim later. Check if you and your employees are eligible and work out how much you can...
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The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been extended until the end of September 2021. The UK Government will continue to pay 80% of employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,500 per month, up to the end of June 2021. For periods in July, CJRS grants will cover 70% of employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,187.50. In August and September...
The Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) supports SMEs, whether start-ups, spin-outs or more mature organisations, who have an early-stage transport technology concept and want to accelerate their route to market. The TDAP Wave 5 supports SMEs that are developing innovative automotive technology, products and services which: support zero emission vehicle operation, or; support the shift to net-zero carbon automotive products The closing date for applications is midday 14 April 2021. For further information please visit...
The VAT deferral new payment scheme is open up to and including 21 June 2021. If you’re on the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme or the VAT Payment on Account Scheme, you’ll be invited to join the new payment scheme later in March 2021. The new scheme lets you: pay your deferred VAT in equal instalments, interest free choose the number of instalments, from 2 to 11 (depending on when you join) The month you decide...
The Equality and Human Rights Commission have produced guidance for employers so that they are more aware of equality and human rights issues and are encouraging public and private sector employers to adopt workplace policies including: domestic abuse: workplace policies and managing and supporting employees mental health is your business creating a faith friendly workplace for Muslims For further information and to download the policies please visit the Equality and Human Rights Commission website.
A short explainer document has been produced to help you understand the new rules that are in place for business travel to Europe for work. These rules apply to you if you are travelling for work in Europe regardless of whether you are attending a conference or providing services. For more information on entry requirements, luggage, earnings, qualifications, and insurance pertaining to your travel, view the full explainer document. For further information on how to...
The Field Force Support Programme is offered by the Cabinet Office to support businesses that trade over £250,000 of goods with the EU each year. The support available ranges from invitations to specialist events, 1-to-1 query resolution, more access to business case studies and sector-specific guidance from policy experts. To be part of this programme you will need to answer some questions on your business and the goods you trade in. For more information please...
The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 1-12 November 2021. The Expression of Interest process to apply to get involved in UK Government managed spaces at COP26 is open now until Friday 5 March at 17:00 GMT. This includes opportunities such as hosting of events, creative installations, and exhibition space. Find out more here.
Applications are open for National Lottery Grants for Heritage from £3,000 up to £5 million. The grants will prioritise projects that contribute to recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and also: boost the local economy encourage skills development and job creation support wellbeing create better places to live, work and visit improve the resilience of organisations working in heritage In addition, all projects must demonstrate they are environmentally responsible and are integrating environmental measures into...