by Hawsons | Sep 28, 2020 | COVID-19, Peter Wilmer, Retail
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics certainly suggest that the retail sector is slowly recovering since the coronavirus crisis. In July 2020 the volume of retail sales increased by 3.6% and is 3% higher than pre-pandemic levels in February 2020....
by Hawsons | May 28, 2020 | COVID-19, Peter Wilmer, Retail, SME
All non-essential shops expected to reopen from 15 June The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has announced that all non-essential retailers in England will be able to reopen from 15 June but added the caveat that this is “contingent on progress in the fight against...
by Hawsons | Apr 17, 2020 | COVID-19, Peter Wilmer, Retail
March retail sales decline due to coronavirus lockdown Retail sales in March decreased by 4.3% compared to 2019, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Figures from Barclaycard advocated a large increase in supermarket sales as individuals began to...
by Hawsons | Mar 26, 2020 | COVID-19, Craig Walker, Retail, Tax
Contactless spend limit to be increased; COVID-19 On 1 April the spending limit for contactless card payments will be increased from £30 to £45. This is an attempt to reduce the use of paper money during the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision has been made by the...
by Hawsons | Mar 23, 2020 | Agriculture, Care Homes, Charities, Corporate Finance, Corporate Tax, Dental, Engineering, Family Business, GPs, Healthcare, IT and Technology, Legal, Leisure & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Payroll, Pensions, Personal Tax, Pharmacy, Property & Construction, Retail, Solicitors, Tax, Transport & Logistics, VAT
Introduction We have summarised the key rates and allowances which are fundamental to our business and personal lives. We are sure that you will find them a useful point of reference and have set out below a few examples of how they can be used. Personal tax rates As...
by Hawsons | Mar 20, 2020 | Agriculture, Business Services, Care Homes, Charities, Chris Hill, Corporate Tax, Dental, Engineering, Family Business, Hawsons, Healthcare, IT and Technology, Legal, Leisure & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Payroll, Pharmacy, Property & Construction, Retail, SME, Solicitors, Tax, Transport & Logistics
During this difficult time Hawsons are here to help and support their clients as best they can The Government has announced new measures to help businesses through this difficult time. The first being the tax helpline to support businesses affected by coronavirus. If...
