COVID-19

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 6th January 2021

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of date of publishing (6th January 2021).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 4th December 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of date of publishing (4th December 2020).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 23rd November 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of date of publishing (23rd November 2020).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 16th November 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of date of publishing (16th November 2020).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 6th November 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of date of publishing (6th November 2020).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 2nd November 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of date of publishing (2nd November 2020).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 28th October 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of the date of sending (28th October 2020).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 15th October 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of date of publishing (15th October 2020).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 24th September 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of the date of publishing (24th September 2020).

Mel's COVID-19 Update: 17th September 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of the date of sending (17th September 2020).

Mel's COVID-19 Update: 9th September 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of the date of sending (9th September 2020).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 26th August 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of the date of sending (26th August 2020). Please read below important updates from the government for businesses due to COVID-19.

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 8th August 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of the date of sending (8th August 2020). Please read below important updates from the government for businesses due to COVID-19.

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 21st July 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of the date of sending (21st July 2020). As of the 1st July a new phase in the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme began to reflect flexible working.

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 9th July 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of the date of sending (9th July 2020). PLEASE IGNORE THIS UPDATE IF YOUR BUSINESS IS NOT IN THE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM SECTOR.

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 8th July 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of the date of sending (8th July 2020). I am updating you today to give you some important information that might affect your business that you really need to be aware of.

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 6th July 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. Please note that this update is correct as of the date of sending (6th July 2020). I thought I'd send another update out just to re-cap on where we are in relation to the Furlough scheme now as some of the details are quite involved and I want all clients to be fully aware of the facts.

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 22nd June 2020

This information is regarding the deferral of VAT payments as a result of COVID-19 and is correct as of date of sending (22nd June 2020). During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses.

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 12th June 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. As there have been a few changes, I thought I’d send you a COVID-19 Business update which is correct as of date of sending (12th June 2020).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 5th June 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. As we head towards the proposed final stage of the job retention scheme, following the extension from the UK government there have been a few changes made to both the eligibility and provision of funding.

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 26th May 2020

During COVID-19 I want to ensure that everyone is as up to date as possible with regards to Government changes and support that impacts businesses. This update is correct as of date of sending (26th May 2020), here are the main points:

Directors and Furlough

Can I furlough myself? There has been much debate within the accountancy profession on this matter and the simple answer is “Yes”.

What Help Is Available to Businesses Now?

I have written this guide to outline and explain all of the help that is available to businesses from the government in light of the current COVID-19 situation.

Grants Under the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (CSEISS)

This information is relevant for SOLE TRADERS only. If you are a limited company you are not self-employed and you can disregard this information.

Business Recovery Planning Webinar Recording

It’s currently ‘business as unusual’ for businesses who are adjusting to the 'new normal' following the peak of COVID-19.