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Alexandra Docherty

Alexandra Docherty

Tax Partner

23 November 2020

  • Food & Drink
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Coronavirus
‘Eat Out to Help Out’ – HMRC begin compliance checks

HMRC has begun to verify thousands of claims made under the Government’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme earlier this year. Where HMRC’s records suggest that incorrect claims may have been made, businesses are being requested to check these and report any errors. Alex Docherty, Tax Partner, explains further.

Alexandra Docherty

Alexandra Docherty

Tax Partner

10 November 2020

  • Agriculture
  • Food & Drink
  • Hospitality & Tourism
A new breed of farming entrepreneurs

Halloween-themed pumpkin picking. Glamping holidays. Wine tasting tours. All fun ways to spend a weekend; but did you know they’re also an increasingly important part of the long-term sustainability of Scotland’s farming sector?

Hugh Boyle

Hugh Boyle

Business Advisory Partner

23 October 2020

  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Business Advisory
  • Coronavirus
The COVID-19 Restrictions Fund – vital support for the hospitality sector

To help support those businesses affected by the new restrictions, the Government announced a £48 million support package called The COVID-19 Restrictions Fund.
How much can businesses claim and how do you apply? I’ve covered the key points you need to know in this short blog.

Nigel Roberts

Nigel Roberts

VAT Director and Head of VAT & Duty

24 September 2020

  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • VAT & Duty
  • Coronavirus
VAT cuts for the Hospitality & Tourism sector

As the Government seeks to revive the UK economy after months of lockdown, the Chancellor announced a £4 billion commitment to reduce the rate of VAT from 20% to 5% in the hospitality and tourist sectors. Both reductions will run from 15 July 2020 to 31 March 2021.

Ryan Diplexcito

Ryan Diplexcito

Business Advisory Partner

31 July 2020

  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Business Advisory
  • Coronavirus
Further support for hotels and self-catering accommodation in Scotland

This week the Scottish Government announced further funding for the hospitality & tourism sector with a £14 million hotel recovery programme to support businesses until the start of next summer.

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