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WE LVE NUMBERS!

The coronavirus pandemic has swept the globe at breakneck speed, with many of us struggling to keep abreast of the way it is evolving and the impact it is having on day-to-day life - not to mention what financial help is available to us to ride the storm.

Here at Beatons, we have been inundated with requests for further information on the full range of support measures on offer to UK businesses and employees as management of money becomes a primary concern for many.

Firstly, we can reassure you that while this is a difficult time for businesses and workers, the response from the Government has been unprecedented.

Our role is to help you and your company navigate the next few months the best way we can.

Here, we aim to answer common questions and provide you with up-to-date information on financial support packages for businesses, advice on how to support your employees and guidance on the eligibility and application process of the grants and loan schemes now up and running.

This will include helping you furlough staff though the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – where all UK employers with a PAYE scheme will be able to access support to continue paying part of their employees’ salary – and the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme which aims to support self-employed individuals whose income has been negatively impacted.

We will also break down the detail behind the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme as well as the Covid-19 Corporate Financing Facility which allows the Bank of England to buy short-term debt from larger companies.

Further areas we will explore include the Business Rates Holiday for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure, the Cash Grant for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure and Small Business Grant Funding.

On top of this, we will help you negotiate the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate, the VAT and self-assessment deferrals and tap into the Support for Businesses Paying Tax Scheme which allows you to get support with tax affairs through HMRC’s Time To Pay service.

You can use this page as a one-stop shop to find all the answers you need. But if you can’t find what you are looking for and have a specific question to ask, you can contact us by calling 01473 659777 or emailing info@beatons.co.uk and we will dig through the nitty gritty of the new legislation to get you the information you need.

The SSP rebate scheme is set to end – Are your claims up to date?

The statutory sick pay (SSP) rebate scheme has been a crucial financial support for companies navigating their way through the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Can you claim a fourth grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme?

The Self Employment Income Support Scheme has been a lifeline for many in the last 18 months, providing financial aid to millions of self-employed Brits who have seen their profits deteriorate as a result of the pandemic. Here Nick Marshall, Director at Beatons Group, explains why there is still help for those struggling thanks to the fourth SEISS grant.

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How the government’s Recovery Loan Scheme works – and how to apply

The coronavirus in the UK appears now to be on the back foot, with cases and hospitalisations dropping across the country.

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Did you know you can claim expenses for working from home? – here’s how you do it

During the pandemic, most of us have at some point grabbed our laptops and set up office at home. But did you know you can claim tax relief on your household costs when working at home?

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A budget to kickstart recovery

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced his budget to kickstart the economy after Covid – and it included some welcome surprises. Here, Andrew Diver, head of taxation at Beatons Group, has a look at some of the highlights from the Chancellor’s budget statement.

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Government announces £4.6billion lockdown package - with grants for businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure sectors

As England and Scotland plunge into a third lockdown, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a raft of grants to support firms hit hard by the new rules.

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Further extensions to furlough and loan schemes announced

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended once more – the scheme will now see the government pay 80% of the wages of furloughed workers until the end of April 2021. Here, Andrew Diver, head of tax at Beatons, outlines the added certainty provided by the extension.

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Business support in lockdown 2.0

News of a second lockdown has left many uncertain about what the future holds. Here Andrew Diver, head of tax at Beatons, explains what staff and employers can expect in financial support from the Government over the next month.

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What’s set to replace the Job Retention Scheme from the start of November?

Stephanie Hammond, director of accounts at Beatons, looks at the impact the end of the Job Retention Scheme will have on UK employees.

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Expansion to Job Support Scheme unveiled

The newly announced Job Support Scheme has been expanded to protect jobs and support businesses forced to close their doors as a result of the coronavirus restrictions. Here, Beatons director Stephanie Hammond, examines the updates to the initiative.

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The Winter Economy Plan - what does it mean for you?

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled his plan to protect jobs and support businesses over the coming months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Here, Nick Marshall, director at Beatons, examines how the new initiatives will help.

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How will the Green Homes Grant scheme work?

In July 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced plans to make England’s homes greener with the Green Homes Grant scheme. Here, Nick Marshall, director at Beatons Group, examines how the initiative will work.

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Everything you need to know about the government’s Kickstart scheme

In July, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced Kickstart, a scheme aimed at 16-24-year-olds to create hundreds of thousands of new, fully subsidised jobs for young people across the country. Here, Stephanie Hammond, director at Beatons Group, examines how the scheme will work.

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Everything you need to know about Eat Out to Help Out

Hospitality businesses have been among the hardest hit during the coronavirus pandemic. In the Chancellor’s Summer Economic Statement in early July, the Eat Out to Help Out scheme was launched to encourage people to return to eating out. Here, Stephanie Hammond, director at Beatons Group, examines how the scheme will work.

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The Summer Statement – what does it mean for you?

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled his plan to spur the UK’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Here, Andrew Diver, head of tax at Beatons, examines how the new measures will help both businesses and individuals get back on their feet.

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Extension for Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

The self-employed breathed a sigh of relief on Friday after Sunak threw them an £8billion lifeline. Here, director Nick Marshall, explains how SEISS will continue – and when and how this will be phased out.

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Deadline nears to furlough employee for first time

The Chancellor has set out more details on how the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will continue to support jobs and businesses as people return to work. Here, Steph Hammond, director of accounts, explains when and how the support will be phased out.

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How SMEs can reclaim coronavirus statutory sick pay

Small and medium-sized businesses will be able to recover coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) with a new online portal. Here, payroll manager Don Mallett, explains how the service will work.

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Greater flexibility with extended furlough scheme

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a further four months to help businesses through the coronavirus pandemic. Here, Andrew Diver, head of tax, looks at the new flexibility offered by the scheme.

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Self-Employment Income Support Scheme launch

Self-employed workers will be able to access financial support on May 13 as the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme goes live.

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Working from home during coronavirus

Did you know that if you are required to work from home during the Covid-19 pandemic, you can claim for increased costs? Here, head of tax Andrew Diver, explains the ins and outs of working from home expenses.

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Extension to jobs retention scheme

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme portal is due to be fully operational from April 20th and will allow businesses to start filing their claims.

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Self-employment Support

I’m self-employed and my income is being drastically affected by the coronavirus. What help is there for me to make ends meet?

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Furlough Scheme

I’m trying to get my head around furloughing my employees. How do I know which members of staff qualify and what information do I need to provide to HMRC?

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Impact on Residency

Impact of coronavirus on residency

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Mortgage Holiday

Can anyone apply for a mortgage holiday?

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Help with Rent

I’m worried that I won’t be able to pay my rent. Will I get evicted if I can’t find the money?

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Coronavirus Business Support

Applications open for coronavirus business support

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Help for Tourism and Leisure

I run a hotel. What measures are in place to make sure I still have a viable business when this crisis is over?

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Furloughing FAQs

Everything you need to know about furloughing

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Beatons Covid-19 Response

Beatons response to coronavirus

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