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08 June 2020
HMRC postpones VAT reverse charge for construction sectorHMRC announced on 5 June 2020 that the domestic reverse VAT charge for construction services will now be introduced on 1 March 2021, being pushed back from the original date of 1 October 2020. Tony Cochrane, VAT Senior Manager, explains the changes and the impact it will have on the construction sector.
05 June 2020
Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate SchemeThe Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme is now live, allowing employers who meet the eligibility criteria to reclaim up to two weeks of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for employees who cannot work because of coronavirus-related sickness.
03 June 2020
Market Commentary May 2020As the UK moved towards easing lockdown restrictions, the main index responded positively. The expectation of the economy opening back up saw the FTSE100 rise by nearly 3% for the month.
02 June 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – changes coming into forceThe Government has published detailed guidance on the upcoming changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme. Some important changes are coming into force over the next couple of months, so if you are an employer making use of this scheme, it’s important you understand the upcoming changes and your obligations.
27 May 2020
Investment commentary from BMO“There’s undoubtedly been a significant economic shock, but we will come out of this crisis, there’s no doubt about it - prior pandemics and history is on our side in that regard” says Gary Potter from BMO.
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