COVID-19

COVID-19 Government Support News: 19th July 2021

Please note that this update is correct as of the 19th July 2021. If you need any help or have any questions on the below please contact us on 01256 883 012.

COVID-19 Government Support News: 12th July 2021

Please note that this update is correct as of the 12th July 2021. If you need any help or have any questions on the below please contact us on 01256 883 012.

COVID-19 Government Support News: 5th July 2021

Please note that this update is correct as of the 5th July 2021. If you need any help or have any questions on the below please contact us on 01256 883 012.

COVID-19 Government Support News: 28th June 2021

Please note that this update is correct as of the 28th June 2021. If you need any help or have any questions on the below please contact us on 01256 883 012.

COVID-19 Government Support News: 21st June 2021

Please note that this update is correct as of the 21st June 2021. If you need any help or have any questions on the below please contact us on 01256 883 012.

Furlough Scheme Ends September 2021

There are still a significant number of UK employees that are furloughed. Unfortunately, this scheme is scheduled to end on the 30th September 2021.

Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) From July 2021

The UK Government will continue to pay 80% of your furloughed employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,500 per month, to the end of June. 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, this will then reduce to 60% of employees’ usual wages up to a cap of £1,875.

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) Update

Please note that this update is correct as of the 2nd June 2021. Below is a roundup of the latest information on the SEISS which is extracted from HMRC and government updates provided to us. 

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) Templates

Please note that this information is correct as of the 1st June 2021. HMRC has issued a template with the details of the employees you are claiming for (on or after 27 May 2021).

Mel's COVID-19 Update: 29th March 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 (29th March 2021).

Mel's COVID-19 & General Business Update: 22nd March 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 (22nd March 2021).

Mel's COVID-19 Update: 15th March 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 (15th March 2021).

Mel's COVID-19 Update: 8th March 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 (8th March 2021).

Mel’s Budget Update: 3rd March 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 (3rd March 2021).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 1st March 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 (1st March 2021).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 23rd February 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 (23rd February 2021).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 15th February 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 (15th February 2021).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 9th February 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 (9th February 2021).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 1st February 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 (1st February 2021).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 25th 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 (25th January 2021).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 18th 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 (18th January 2021).

Mel’s COVID-19 Update: 13th 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 (13th January 2021).

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.

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