by Hawsons | Nov 5, 2020 | COVID-19, Hawsons, Scott Sanderson, SME
Furlough Scheme extended until March 2021 The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has recently announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until the end of March 2021. This comes just a few days after the government announced the scheme would be extended until 2 December...
by Hawsons | Nov 4, 2020 | COVID-19, Simon Bladen, SME
The Prime Minister has recently announced that the following schemes will all be extended to 31 January 2021: Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) The Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS)...
by Hawsons | Sep 29, 2020 | Leisure & Hospitality, Richard Burkimsher, SME
The government’s 10 pm curfew rule came into force on 24 September. How will this affect pubs and restaurants? Pubs and Restaurants Many hospitality businesses have been left frustrated by the decision to impose a 10 pm curfew, with some reporting huge booking...
by Hawsons | Sep 16, 2020 | COVID-19, SME, Tax
The government’s £2 billion Kickstart scheme has opened for employer applications. The scheme will offer funding to employers who provide job placements for young people. The Kickstart Scheme aims to create work placements for young people who are at risk of becoming...
by Hawsons | Aug 7, 2020 | Craig Walker, SME, Tax
Car or Van? Coca-Cola lose in Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Vauxhall Vivaro and VW Transporter vehicles used by Coca-Cola employees were not “goods vehicles” and should be taxed as cars for benefit in kind purposes. The case has wide...
by Hawsons | Aug 7, 2020 | Corporate Tax, Craig Walker, SME, Tax
Growth shares entitle key employees to share in the future growth of the company. They are commonly used to reward or incentivise employees but can also be useful for effective inheritance and succession planning. What are growth shares? They are a separate class...
