Scott & Wilkinson Blog - Page 7
Please select a news item listed below which may be of interest to you. Alternatively, please review our archives at the bottom of the page by year. If any of them are of interest and you require more information, please do not hesitate to contact the office.
£1 billion in support for businesses most impacted by Omicron across the UK
Date: 22/12/21
In response to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has announced there will be an additional £1 billion support available to businesses in the UK who are most impacted. Read More
Lancaster City Council opens applications for their new Winter Grant Scheme
Date: 15/12/21
Lancaster City Council (LCC) has launched its new Winter Grant Scheme to help support businesses in the most affected sectors who continue to be severely financially impacted due to Covid restrictions. Read More
HMRC Issue Nudge Letters to UK Cryptocurrency Owners
Date: 25/11/21
HMRC has sent letters to taxpayers it has identified as holders of cryptoassets, such as BitCoin, encouraging them to consider their Capital Gains Tax (CGT) position when disposing of such assets. Read More
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF)
Date: 17/11/21
Yesterday, the Rural Payments Agency announced The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) which will provide investment towards specific items of equipment, aimed at improving productivity and efficiency for farming, horticultural and forestry... Read More
Meet the Team - Danielle Harrison
Date: 11/11/21
In June 2021 we were delighted to welcome Danielle Harrison to our accounts team. During this short time, Danielle has proven to be a fantastic addition to the firm. Read More
Autumn 2021 Budget and Spending Review
Date: 29/10/21
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced his Budget to Parliament on Wednesday 27th October; the wider implications of which are sure to impact upon businesses across the UK. Read More
Extra time to prepare for MTD for Income Tax Self-Assessment
Date: 07/10/21
Recently HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced that businesses will have an extra year to prepare for the digitalisation of Income Tax. Read More
Hospitality Industry – Increased VAT Rate
Date: 23/09/21
From 1 October 2021, there will be a further change to the temporary VAT rate for those in the hospitality industry making supplies of catering, holiday accommodation, and admissions to attractions. The VAT rate will increase from 5% to 12.5% for 6... Read More
Lancaster City Council Additional Restrictions Grants
Date: 22/09/21
Lancaster City Council has released two new Additional Restrictions Grants that are now available to support businesses impacted by the effects of Covid-19, including forced closures due to internal outbreaks of Covid-19. Read More
