Monthly Archives: June 2020
Lock-down independence day 4th July 2020
The changes to lock-down announced by the Prime Minister last week are summarised below. Most are effective from 4th July 2020. Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers will be able to reopen, providing they adhere to COVID Secure guidelines. From the same … Continue reading
Option to defer VAT payments ends this month
One of the government’s schemes to assist VAT registered businesses with their cashflow during the current COVID disruption was the deferral of VAT payments. The VAT payments that could be deferred cover payments due between 20 March 2020 and 30 … Continue reading
Leaving salaries or dividends in your company
Director/shareholders of small companies may be considering reducing their salaries and/or dividends during this uncertain period. Even if firms are managing to maintain profits or breakeven, prudence would suggest that until things improve we should do what ever we can … Continue reading
New support for High Street retailers
The High Street Task Force has launched a range of support options for High Street traders in England. In a press release issued 12 June it was announced: A package of support to help high streets to get back … Continue reading
Problems as we emerge from lock-down
The precautions taken by government to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, commonly known as lock-down, have created varying problem for UK businesses. As we ease our way out of lock-down many of us will have further issues to confront. This post … Continue reading
