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Blog25th Mar 2020

COVID-19 – Gender Pay Gap Reporting Suspension

As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, it has been confirmed by the Government Equalities Office (GEO) and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) that there is a suspension to the gender pay gap reporting for 2019/20. On this basis, there…

Blog24th Mar 2020

COVID-19 – Latest UK Government Support Measures

The Government has announced a substantial emergency package to support the long-term survival of UK businesses. It is essential that businesses are aware of the support packages made available by the Government and that they obtain support quickly in order…

Blog24th Mar 2020

Coronavirus – Practical Measures You Should be Taking

As we adjust to the changes faced as a result of the coronavirus situation and the ‘new normal’ we have outlined some key considerations you should take as you and your business adapt.

Blog23rd Mar 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

How We Are Responding We are continually responding to advice from both the UK and Scottish governments and our priority is to protect our staff and their families, while continuing to deliver our high standard of service to clients. Following…

Blog23rd Mar 2020

Deferment of Tax Liabilities – Immediate relief for those affected by COVID-19

*Updated 18 Feb 2021* HMRC have recently provided further information on how businesses can join the VAT deferral new payment scheme. Businesses which still have outstanding deferred VAT payments can either pay the deferred VAT in full, on or before…

By Stuart Petrie

Blog21st Mar 2020

COVID-19 Statutory Sick Pay

Amidst growing concern for the nation’s health, we take a look at what measures the government has taken to alleviate the pressure on businesses and to support employees during these testing times. 

Blog20th Mar 2020

“HMRC are not of course infallible…”

The above quote from Lord Justice Lewison in the Leeds City Council vs HMRC Court of Appeal case plays a key role in the recent successful Aggregates Levy appeal of Lovie Limited [TC07606].

Blog20th Mar 2020

Non-UK Resident and worried about extended days in the UK? – HMRC issue welcome concession due to COVID-19

HMRC have now updated their guidance acknowledging the COVID-19 pandemic may well impact individuals ability to move freely to and from the UK, or require them to remain unexpectedly in the UK. As mentioned in our recent post, HMRC agree…

By Lynn Gracie

Blog19th Mar 2020

Modelling Risks & Opportunities in Upstream Oil & Gas

The double whammy of COVID-19 and a global oil price war is presenting what might be one of the upstream oil & gas sectors’ biggest challenges to date.

Blog19th Mar 2020

Does Your Finance Function Stop at the Office Door?

As a generation, we think we are very technologically advanced and able to cope with anything. However, in light of recent events, many companies are optimising flexible working and working from other locations such as from home. This sudden shift in working environments has…

Blog19th Mar 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Blog18th Mar 2020

Coronavirus – How HMRC can (and will!) help minimise the financial impact on you and your business

HM Revenue & Customs (‘HMRC’) has set up an additional phone line to help financially support individuals and businesses who are feeling the financial effects of coronavirus (COVID-19).