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Coronavirus job retention scheme – register now to avoid payment delay once HMRC portal live
08.04.20 / Insight posted in Articles, BrochuresIn the latest guidance released on the job retention scheme, employers are warned that they need to have an HMRC PAYE online services account to make their claims for the grant when the online portal is launched at the end of April 2020. Significant delays are expected for grant claims where organisations are not already…
READ MOREWebinar recording – effective grant applications in the Coronavirus crisis
07.04.20 / Insight posted inThere have already been and will continue to be emergency grants made available in the charities sector with some funders announcing extraordinary interventions. To have the best chance of being awarded the resource that you need, charities must be prepared and equipped to craft a powerful and authentic ‘ask’. Aimed at charities who need support…
READ MOREWebinar: navigating challenging times with confidence
03.04.20 / Insight posted in VideosThe challenges of the coronavirus are affecting the entire business world. Ensuring that your business and your people are healthy and robust is the top priority. With new advice and measures being announced daily by the government, businesses need to move quickly to ensure that they are aware of the latest developments. Key concerns for…
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31.03.20 / Insight posted in BrochuresIn the current economic downturn there is an increasing number of businesses experiencing financial difficulties. Lenders now face greater potential of nonpayment of some or all of their outstanding loan book. Our multidisciplinary team of corporate finance and insolvency specialists are able to provide an integrated, practical and deliverable business solution.
READ MOREAgencies: managing your cash flow in uncertain times
31.03.20 / Insight posted in Articles, BrochuresNever before has the mantra “cash is king” been so important. In these uncharted waters it is vital to manage your agency’s cash flow closely to ensure your business comes out the other side in good health. At Moore Kingston Smith our team includes directors who have worked in marketing agencies and have hands-on experience…
READ MORECoronavirus job retention scheme and furloughing: the details
27.03.20 / Insight posted in ArticlesFurther guidance was released on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on 26 March 2020 which clears up a number of uncertainties around the operation of the scheme and furloughing of employees. Read more here.
READ MORECritical support for business owners
26.03.20 / Insight posted in BrochuresIn these unprecedented times, business owners are looking closely at the financial position of their businesses. We are already working with many of our clients to assess and implement the options available them. Here we summarise some of the recurring themes emerging from our conversations and key immediate actions you may want to consider. If…
READ MORECoronavirus job retention scheme: What does it mean for businesses and employees?
26.03.20 / Insight posted in ArticlesAs businesses are ordered to close and employees to stay at home, the government is attempting to protect the wages of those affected with the coronavirus job retention scheme (CJRS). The CJRS offers employers access to up to 80% of wage costs capped at £2,500 per month for each furloughed employee. The scheme aims to…
READ MOREGovernmental support during Coronavirus – update No. 2
23.03.20 / Insight posted inAfter hinting for the last week that the government would make an announcement in relation to employee support, the Chancellor unveiled a further package of measures on 20 March 2020. This note summarises the announcement and key aspects from the guidance and commentary we have seen on this so far.
READ MORESupporting homeworking employees: tax reliefs available to them
20.03.20 / Insight posted in Articles, BrochuresWith the announcement that schools will close to most pupils, almost everyone who can work at home will be doing so from 23 March if they are not already. This follows the PM’s call to “stop non-essential contact with others and stop all unnecessary travel”. Setting aside the logistical, technological and data security issues of…
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