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Government reduces the penalty for Lifetime ISA withdrawals

With thousands of workers on lower incomes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, it is not surprising that many individuals need to dip into savings to support them

Government SEISS guidance updated

To help people that are eligible for the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) the Government has updated its guidance to confirm essential points. Tax: The gran

Government to launch new local lockdown grants

Businesses that are required to shut due to local lockdowns could be entitled to claim up to £1,500 in grant funding every three weeks for each premises that is closed

Government updates guidance on small business and retail sector grant schemes

The Government has published new guidance for local authorities on the small business and retail sector grant schemes. These are one of several measures introduced by

Grant scheme opportunities for electric vehicle charging infrastructure at work

With the projected growth of electric car ownership in coming years, the Government is offering grants to support businesses who introduce charging infrastructure...

Green Homes Grant guidance published

The Government has published further details of the Green Homes Grant, announced by the Chancellor at his Summer Economic Update on 8 July. The scheme provides voucher

Guidance on exceptional circumstances for higher rate SDLT refunds updated

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) guidance that sets out the exceptional circumstances allowing homeowners to claim higher rate Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refunds beyond the

Guidance on hospitality and tourism VAT cut published

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published guidance on temporary cuts to the rate of VAT from 20 per cent to five per cent from Wednesday 15 July 2020 to 12 January...

Guidance published on repaying Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme overpayments

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published new guidance detailing how employers can repay Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) grants if they have over-claimed and