Payroll

Jollyes launches new colleague benefit scheme

Jollyes, the fast-growing nationwide pet superstore, has unveiled a new ‘top dog’ scheme that offers an array of new benefits to its own colleagues. Every colleague will be provided nomination cards which they write and hand out to colleagues who deserve a little recognition. The nominated colleague will get a…

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Chancellor reverses almost all mini-budget tax cuts  

Newly appointed chancellor Jeremy Hunt has reversed almost all of the mini-budget commitments made by previous chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng last month, in a statement made at the Treasury today (17 October). He confirmed the basic rate of income tax will remain at 20% “indefinitely” until the economic situation stabilises, marking…

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Businesses must check furlough inaccuracies before HMRC deadline

Businesses using the furlough scheme have been urged to “thoroughly check” their claims for inaccuracies before HMRC’s cut-off date to avoid the risk of fines or prosecution. Accountancy firm Kilsby Williams issued the warning after HMRC sent letters to a growing number of businesses to inform them of potential errors…

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HMRC and Covid-19: One hand giveth, the other taketh away

One hand giveth HMRC was responsible for overseeing and implementing the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) and other furlough schemes. Its ensuring that monies were paid under the Government’s various furlough support schemes has been impressive. Although the guidance on who was entitled to monies under the CJRS was…

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Will there be coronavirus help for small company directors who are paid by dividend?

The financial plight of limited company directors has been raised by the Tory chairman of the Treasury select committee. Mel Stride, a former Treasury minister, said chancellor Rishi Sunak needs to view company directors as a tranche of people who have ‘slipped through the net’ of all the other largesse…

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How to help your business navigate Covid-19: Now and in the future

It’s a challenging time to be in business, whether you’re part of the supply chain or a customer-facing retail business.    With all the challenges of social distancing and people being encouraged to stay home, it’s difficult enough to bring in both your staff and your customers and try to keep…

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Chancellor extends furlough scheme deadline

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the deadline for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme after it was found that many people who had recently changed jobs were set to miss out. Under the scheme announced last month, employers can claim a grant covering 80% of the wages for a furloughed employee, subject to a cap…

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What we know about furlough leave and the CJRS

HMRC published details of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 26.3.20 which are available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme Key points include: Employees that employers can claim CJRS for For the purposes of CJRS, the definition of employee would include workers and agency workers provided they are subject to PAYE i.e. this…

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Advice for Employers

Key points include: Furloughed workers should not undertake any work for the company, including answering calls or emails JRS should not interrupt an employees’ continuity of service  Annual leave will continue to accrue Grants should be structured so no PAYE tax or national insurance contributions are due  The grant is…

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Train your team to deliver your brand in the best possible way

Have you had trouble in the past? Not able to find someone with the same passion and expertise you hold for your brand? Maybe you know it’s the next step to grow your business, but what’s the best way to go about it? I’m Nicola, founder of Ravensford Consultancy –…

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