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Commercial rent debts: policy statement
The government is looking to ringfence rent debt accrued during the pandemic by businesses affected by closures. The government will also be setting out a process of binding arbitration to be undertaken between landlords and tenants.
Kickstart Scheme Grant
Recent changes have been made to the guidance including advertising vacancies yourself to ‘Getting the young people into the jobs’, the remittance advice employers receive when they get the funding in the section ‘How you will get the funding’ and updated instructions for adding more jobs to the grant agreement following launch of online route for employers.
National Insurance for workers from the UK working in the EEA or Switzerland
Individuals who are employees or self-employed, pay National Insurance contributions depending on their personal circumstances and the country they are going to work in.
Women in Innovation Awards 2021/22
The Women in Innovation Awards 2021/22 promise to offer female business leaders the chance to make a difference in society. The competition opens Monday 23 August 2021.
New toolkit to help employers encourage employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
A new toolkit has been launched to support businesses to help their employers get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Welsh Government is encouraging employers to do all they can to support their workforce to get vaccinated.
Green Cymru Challenge Fund
The Green Cymru Challenge Fund is a partnership between Ffilm Cymru Wales and Clwstwr. The two organisations are looking at creative ways to cultivate a sustainable screen sector for Wales.
VAT deferred due to coronavirus
You can now read additional information about the VAT deferral penalty. Businesses could be charged a 5% penalty or interest if they did not pay in full or make an arrangement to pay HMRC by 30 June 2021.
The impacts of Brexit and coronavirus (COVID-19) on UK trade in services: July 2021
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have produced a report recently produced a report showing a noticeable change in UK trade, much of which is likely to be due to the fall in world trade and disruption to global supply chains as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and global recession.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) update
CJRS claims for July can now be submitted and must be made by Monday‌‌ ‌16‌‌ August.
Coronavirus and its impact on UK hospitality: January 2020 to June 2021
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released a survey on the hospitality sector during coronavirus) with a focus on the most recent easing of restrictions in spring 2021. This Includes details of how the sector has performed and the future of employment in hospitality.
New Policy Papers and Consultations
On 20 July 2021, the Treasury and HMRC issued a number of policy papers and consultations flagging up possible future tax changes. Draft legislation for inclusion in the next Finance Bill has also been issued alongside some of the measures.
New Late Filing and Late Payment Penalties
The new regime will apply to periods starting 1 April 2022 for VAT and 6 April 2023 for income tax to coincide with the roll-out of MTD. For non-MTD taxpayers submitting ITSA returns the start date will be 6 April 2024.
