The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced additional support from the government to provide certainty to businesses and workers who have been impacted by the coronavirus. Job Support Scheme This new scheme will start from 1 November, it is a…
New partners at Glover Stanbury
Glover Stanbury Chartered Accountants are delighted to announce that senior managers Stephen Dean and Katy Toms have now become partners at the firm as of the beginning of September, following the retirement of Steve Pearce and Brian Ross. Both…
Flexible furlough – New written agreements from 1 July
Changes to the coronavirus job retention scheme have now come into place. From 1 July you will: only be able to claim for employees who have previously been furloughed for at least 3 consecutive weeks which took place between 1…
Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
HM Revenue & Customs have now opened the claiming system for SEISS, you are able to check if you are eligible by using their online checker tool https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme#eligible Currently, your tax agent cannot make the claim for you, meaning we…
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – Information for employers
As of Monday 20 April, HM Revenue & Customs opened the portal for employers who have furloughed staff to put in their claim for payment of 80% of wages (up to a maximum of £2,500 per month per furloughed employee)….
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Support Schemes
We want to let all our clients know we are here to offer guidance and support throughout the coming weeks/months and please do not hesitate to contact us. Our offices are currently closed to the public but we are still…
Guidance regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
With details changing daily below are links for some key Government and other websites where you can access the latest information: Government action plan: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-action-plan Guidance on social distancing and staying at home: https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response Support for businesses: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses Tax helpline…
Why should I use accounting software for my business?
“Accounting software” covers a vast range of products with varying degrees of sophistication and functionality. What is suitable for one business may not be suitable for another. Whilst throwing all receipts into a bag and listing and summarising them many…
Challenger banks, what are they?
There have been significant developments in Financial Technology products (FinTech) in recent years. There have been numerous mobile only challenger banks launched which offers a competitive alternative to the main UK high street banks. Opening an account with a high…
