


Sunak hints at spring tax hikes to ‘balance the books’
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has promised to “balance the books” in a bid to plug a £208 billion hole in the UK’s public finances caused by COVID-19. In September, Sunak postponed Autumn Budget 2020 and last month the Chancellor suggested tax hikes could be around the...
Third grant for the self-employed increases to 80% for November
The self-employed can claim Government support of up to 80% of profits during the initial month-long lockdown in England, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed. Like previous tranches, the third taxable grant available through the self-employed income support scheme...
Govt. extends furlough scheme ahead of lockdown in England
The Government has extended the furlough scheme for employers until 30 November 2020, as a second lockdown in England looms to slow the resurgence of COVID-19. Hours before the initiative was due to close on 31 October 2020, plans for the job support scheme to start...