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Update Monday 15-02-21 - Launch of our New 'Hillmans COVID-19 Support Hub' website

Archived Updates:

Update Friday 12-02-21 - 12th February 2021 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 11-02-21 - Possible Inheritance Tax Changes

Update Wednesday 10-02-21 - What to do if you’re employed and cannot work – guidance for employees

Update Tuesday 09-02-21 - VAT on purchases from the EU

Update Monday 08-02-21 - Will CGT Rates Go Up?

Update Friday 05-02-21 - 5th February 2021 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 04-02-21 - Budget Day is 3rd March

Update Wednesday 03-02-21 - How trading conditions affect eligibility for the Self-Employment Grant

Update Tuesday 02-02-21 - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until 30 April 2021

Update Monday 01-02-21 - Get Ready For New Off-Payroll Working Rules (IR35)

Update Friday 29-01-21 - 29th January 2021 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 28-01-21 - Business News Update

Update Wednesday 27-01-21 - Making Tax Digital for VAT

Update Tuesday 26-01-21 - Pay VAT deferred due to coronavirus (COVID-19)

Update Monday 25-01-21 - No Self Assessment late filing penalty for those who file online by 28 February

Update Monday 25-01-21 - Deadline for claiming third SEISS grant - 29th January 2021

Update Friday 22-01-21 - 22nd January 2021 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 21-01-21 - VAT reverse charge for construction services

Update Thursday 21-01-21 - Advisory Fuel Rate For Company Cars

Update Wednesday 20-01-21 - Data Sharing

Update Tuesday 19-01-21 - Selling services to the EU

Update Monday 18-01-21 - Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Update Friday 15-01-21 - 15th January 2021 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Friday 15-01-21 - Supreme Court finds in favour of small firms receiving payments from business interruption insurance policies

Update Thursday 14-01-21 - Exporting to EU - Getting an EORI Number

Update Wednesday 13-01-21 - Business News Update

Update Tuesday 12-01-21 - Passing on the Family Home

Update Monday 11-01-21 - £1 Million Annual Investment Allowances Extended

Update Friday 08-01-21 - 8th January 2021 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 07-01-21 - New VAT Rules For Construction Sector Starts on 1 March 2021

Update Wednesday 06-01-21 - What is the best use of your time in January

Update Tuesday 05-01-21 - Announcement of Further Business Support Grants

Update Tuesday 05-01-21 - Brexit Trade Agreement

Update Monday 04-01-21 - New Years Resolutions to Save Tax

Update Tuesday 22-12-20 - Merry Christmas

Update Monday 21-12-20 - Business News Update

Update Friday 18-12-20 - 18th December 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 17-12-20 - Furlough scheme extended for another month

Update Thursday 17-12-20 - New Penalties for Overclaimed Grants

Update Wednesday 16-12-20 - Christmas Gifts to Charity

Update Tuesday 15-12-20 - Business evictions ban extended until March  

Update Monday 14-12-20 - What Hope For The Recovery?

Update Friday 11-12-20 - 11th December 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 10-12-20 - Local Restriction Support Grant (For Open Businesses in England)

Update Wednesday 09-12-20 - Claim a Grant Through The Self Employment Income Support Scheme

Update Tuesday 08-12-20 - VAT Reduced Rate for Hospitality Extension

Update Monday 07-12-20 - Government Announces £1,000 Christmas Grant for 'Wet-Led Pubs' - England

Update Friday 04-12-20 - 4th December 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 03-12-20 - How About a Virtual Christmas Party?

Update Wednesday 02-12-20 - Christmas Gifts of up to £50 to Employees

Update Tuesday 01-12-20 - Pay VAT Deferred Due to COVID-19

Update Monday 30-11-20 - New ‘Significantly Reduced Profits’ Test for Third SEISS Grant

Update Friday 27-11-20 - 27th November 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update 

Update Thursday 26-11-20 - Summary of the Chancellor's Spending Review

Update Thursday 26-11-20 - Bring Your Tax Affairs up to Date

Update Wednesday 25-11-20 - Reminder on Changes to Entrepreneurs' Relief

Update Tuesday 24-11-20 - Brexit Update

Update Monday 23-11-20 - Nightclubs, Dance Halls, or Adult Entertainment Businesses

Update Friday 20-11-20 - 20th November 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Friday 20-11-20 - HMRC to Block SEISS Grants

Update Thursday 19-11-20 - Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Extension Update

Update Wednesday 18-11-20 - Covid-19 Business Planning Advice

Update Tuesday 17-11-20 - Example Board Meeting Minutes to Furlough Staff Outlining Reasoning

Update Monday 16-11-20 - Furlough Guidance for Employers

Update Friday 13-11-20 - 13th November 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Friday 13-11-20 - North Somerset Local Restrictions Support Grant – Applications Open from Friday 13th November

Update Thursday 12-11-20 - HMRC Published Details of the Extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Update Wednesday 11-11-20 - The Future Fund

Update Tuesday 10-11-20 - Information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses form the Rural Payments Agency (RPA)

Update Monday 09-11-20 - The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) fast-tracks grants to help England’s ports and fishing industry

Update Friday 06-11-20 - 6th November 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 05-11-20 - Furlough Scheme Extension

Update Wednesday 04-11-20 - Airbnb Reporting Property Rental Details to HMRC

Update Tuesday 03-11-20 - Top up your Bounce Back Loan

Update Tuesday 03-11-20 - Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant - Increased Support for November

Update Monday 02-11-20 -  Summary of New Lockdown Measures for England

Update Sunday 01-11-20 - Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support Announced

Update Friday 30-10-20 - 30th October 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 29-10-20 - Travel Corridors

Update Wednesday 28-10-20 - Working Safely During COVID-19

Update Tuesday 27-10-20 - Job Retention and Bonus Schemes

Update Monday 26-10-20 - Defer your Self- Assessment payment on account due to coronavirus (COVID-19)

Update Friday 23-10-20 - 23rd October 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 22-10-20 - Plan For Jobs: Chancellor Increases Financial Support for Businesses and Workers 

Update Thursday 22-10-20 - New Online Service to Check the Status of SEISS

Update Wednesday 21-10-20 - COVID-19 News Update and Business Planning

Update Tuesday 20-10-20 - 20 Point UK Brexit Planning Checklist

Update Monday 19-10-20 - Apply for a Kickstart Grant

Update Friday 16-10-20 - 16th October 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 15-10-20 - Government Grant for Customs Training Funding

Update Wednesday 14-10-20 - Ensure Your Savings Are Safe - FSCS Bank Protection Limit

Update Tuesday 13-10-20 - Job Support Scheme Expanded to Firms Required to Close Due to COVID Restrictions

Update Monday 12-10-20 - Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – Apply for Second Grant On Or Before 19th October 2020

Update Friday 09-10-20 - 9th October 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 08-10-20 - Coronavirus Local Lockdown Restrictions Support Grant

Update Wednesday 07-10-20 - Self-Assessment Tax Payers Can Now Apply Online to Spread the Cost of their Tax Bill

Update Tuesday 06-10-20 - Check if you can claim the Job Retention Bonus from 15th February 2021

Update Monday 05-10-20 - Advisory Fuel Rate for Company Cars

Update Friday 02-10-20 - 2nd October 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 01-10-20 - Electric Company Cars

Update Wednesday 30-09-20 - Get Ready for Leaving the EU on 1st January 2021

Update Tuesday 29-09-20 - New Package to Enforce Self Isolation

Update Monday 28-09-20 - Deferral of VAT Payments due to Coronavirus

Update Friday 25-09-20 - 25th September 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 24-09-20 - Winter Economy Plan Update - Our Detailed Summary 

Update Thursday 24-09-20 - Chancellors Winter Plan

Update Thursday 24-09-20 - Business Evictions - New Guidance

Update Wednesday 23-09-20 - Statutory Sick Pay SSP Paid to Employees Due to Coronavirus

Update Tuesday 22-09-20 - Businesses Urged to Prepare for NHS COVID-19 App

Update Monday 21-09-20 - Hillmans Business News Update

Update Friday 18-09-20 - 18th September 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 17-09-20 - Business West COVID-19 Business Grants – Application Process Closes 21st September

Update Wednesday 16-09-20 - How long you need to keep VAT records

Update Tuesday 15-09-20 - Thinking of Reopening Your Business?

Update Monday 14-09-20 - Companies House Resumes Voluntary Strike Off Process

Update Friday 11-09-20 - 11th September 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 10-09-20 - Bounce Back Plans Launched for Consumer and Retail Industry  

Wednesday 09-09-20 - Football Referees are Self-Employed

Update Tuesday 08-09-20 - Business West COVID-19 Business Grants – Application Process Open

Update Monday 07-09-20 - Kickstart Scheme Employer Contacts

Update Friday 04-09-20 - 4th September 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Friday 04-09-20 - Child Trust Funds

Update Thursday 03-09-20 - Kickstart Scheme Opens

Update Wednesday 02-09-20 - Certain Property Business Owners are Liable to Class 2 NICs

Update Tuesday 01-09-20 - Company Vans Were Motor Cars

Update Friday 28-08-20 - 28th August 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 27-08-20 - CJRS Update

Update Wednesday 26-08-20 - Protecting your business against fraud

Update Tuesday 25-08-20 - Stamp Duty Cut also Benefits Buy-to-Let Landlords

Update Monday 24-08-20 - CBILS and Bounce Back Loans Update

Update Friday 21-08-20 - 21st August 2020 – Hillmans Weekly Update

Update Thursday 20-08-20 - Check if you can get Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare during coronavirus

Update Wednesday 19-08-20 - What to do if you've claimed too much or not enough from the Coronavirus Job Retension Scheme

Update Tuesday 18-08-20 - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - A Reminder

Update Monday 17-08-20 - Claims Open for Second Self-Employed Support Grant

Update Friday 14-08-20 - Weekly Update 14th August 2020

Update Thursday 13-08-20 - UK Officially in Recession

Update Wednesday 12-08-20 - Business Asset Disposal Relief Update

Update Tuesday 11-08-20 - CGT Reporting Deadline

Update Monday 10-08-20 - How to Claim Money Back Through The Eat Out to Help Out Scheme

Update Friday 07-08-20 - Weekly Update 7th August 2020

Update Thursday 06-08-20 - Face Covering Required in Financial Premises from 8th August

Update Wednesday 05-08-20 - Asking HMRC to Verify You Had a New Child Which Affected Your Eligibility for the SEISS Grant

Update Tuesday 04-08-20 - Job Retention Bonus

Update Monday 03-08-20 - How to Apply for the Local Enterprise Partnership Small Business Grants of £1,000 to £5,000

Update Friday 31-07-20 - Weekly Update 31st July 2020

Update Thursday 30-07-20 - New Grants to Boost Recovery of Small Businesses

Update Wednesday 29-07-20 - Advisory fuel rates update

Update Tuesday 28-07-20 - Updated Government guidance on reduced rate VAT for Hospitality

Update Monday 27-07-20 - Construction Working Hours

Update Friday 24-07-20 - Weekly Update 24th July 2020

Update Friday 24-07-20 - Making Tax Digital (MTD)

Update Thursday 23-07-20 - Thinking of Starting a New Business? Read our New Business Kit

Update Wednesday 22-07-20 - Read our Fact Sheet on Universal Credit

Update Tuesday 21-07-20 - Defer Self-Assessment Payment on Account Due to Coronavirus

Update Monday 20-07-20 - How Different Circumstances Affect The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

Update Friday 17-07-20 - Weekly Update 17th July 2020

Update Thursday 16-07-20 - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Update

Update Wednesday 15-07-20 - VAT Flat Rate Scheme

Update Tuesday 14-07-20 - HMRC Invites Hospitality Industry to Register for Eat Out to Help Out

Update Monday 13-07-20 - VAT Reduced Rate of 5%

Update Friday 10-07-20 - Weekly Update 10th July 2020

Update Friday 10-07-20 - Green Homes Grant Scheme

Update Thursday 09-07-20 - Summer Economic Update

Update Wednesday 08-07-20 - Chancellor announces new support measures

Update Tuesday 07-07-20 - Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier Applications – Exception Requests

Update Monday 06-07-20 - Avoid Pension Scams

Update Friday 03-07-20 - Weekly Update 3rd July 2020

Update Thursday 02-07-20 - Discretionary Business Grant Scheme Round 2 North Somerset Council Open

Update Thursday 02-07-20 - How to apply for breathing space to consider a rescue plan for your company

Update Wednesday 01-07-20 - More Firms Can Now Benefit From The Future Fund

Update Tuesday 30-06-2020 - Summary of UK Business Rules Relaxed During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Update Monday 29-06-2020 - Contacted by Coronavirus Test and Trace - Eligiblity for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)

Update Friday 26-06-2020 - Weekly Update 26th June 2020

Update Thursday 25-06-2020 - Changes to notifying an option to tax land and buildings during coronavirus

Update Wednesday 24-06-2020 - VAT registered businesses advised to reinstate VAT direct debits

Update Tuesday 23-06-2020 - Repaying Job Retention Scheme Grants

Update Monday 22-06-2020 - Self-employed new parents can claim support grant

Update Friday 19-06-2020 - Weekly Update 19th June 2020

Update Thursday 18-06-2020 - Treasury Committee recommends additional help for businesses

Update Wednesday 17-06-2020 - Updated HMRC Guidance on Self-employment Income Support Scheme

Update Tuesday 16-06-2020 - Applications now open for Salesforce £5,000 small business grants

Update Monday 15-06-2020 - Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Update Friday 12-06-2020 - Weekly Update 12th June 2020

Update Thursday 11-06-20 - Cycle to work scheme

Update Wednesday 10-06-20 - HMRC powers to recover Covid-19 payments

Update Tuesday 09-06-20 - Construction VAT reverse charge delayed again to March 2021

Update Monday 08-06-20 - New Addition to the Hillmans Team

Update Friday 05-06-20 - Weekly Update 5th June 2020

Update Thursday 04-06-20 - Deadline for applying for the Discretionary Grants Fund – 8th June 2020

Update Wednesday 03-06-20 - Part Time Furloughing and Key Date of the 10th June 2020

Update Tuesday 02-06-20 - Defer your Self Assessment payment on account due to coronavirus

Update Monday 01-06-20 - Our Worle office is now reopen

Update Friday 29-05-20 - Weekly Update 29th May 2020

Update Friday 29-05-20 - Chancellor extends self-employed income support scheme

Update Friday 29-05-20 - Major changes to the furlough scheme

Update Thursday 28-05-20 - How to register as a self-employed subcontractor in the construction industry

Update Wednesday 27-05-2020 - Temporary Coronavirus Tax Exemption for Homeworker Expenses

Update Tuesday 26-05-2020 - How to Claim back Statutory Sick Pay due to coronavirus (COVID-19)

Update Saturday 23-05-2020 - North Somerset Council Discretionary Grants Fund Opens 26th May

Update Friday 22-05-2020 - Weekly Update 22nd May 2020

Update Friday 22-05-2020 - Mortgage deferral extended for a further three months

Update Thursday 21-05-2020 - Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will launch online on the 26th May 2020

Update Wednesday 20-05-2020 - Salesforce £5,000 small business grants

Update Tuesday 19-05-2020 - Tide Banking accredited to offer the Government-backed Bounce Back Loans

Update Monday 18-05-2020 - Questions clients commonly ask us the during the Covid-19 crisis

Update Friday 15-05-2020 - Weekly Update 15th May 2020

Update Thursday 14-05-2020 - HMRC SEISS Telephone Number

Update Wednesday 13-05-2020 - Applications for Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Now Open

Update Tuesday 12-05-2020 - Chancellor extends furlough scheme until October

Update Monday 11-05-2020 - Starling Bank now accepting Bounce Back Loan Scheme applications

Update Thursday 07-05-2020 - Weekly Update 7th May 2020

Update Thursday 07-05-2020 - Small firms that missed £10k grant could benefit from £617m new grants 

Update Wednesday 06-05-2020 - Hillmans Guide on How to Claim for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) Grant

Update Tuesday 05-05-2020 - Changes to Self Employment Income Support Scheme Grants

Update Monday 04-05-2020 - New Bounce Back Loans launch today

Update Friday 01-05-2020 - Weekly Update 1st May 2020

Update Friday 01-05-2020 - VAT scrapped on E-publications

Update Thursday 30-04-2020 - HMRC stop sending paper tax returns

Update Wednesday 29-04-2020 - Making Tax Digital Phase 2 postponed to April 2021 due to COVID-19

Update Tuesday 28-04-2020 - Coronavirus and R&D Tax Credits

Update Monday 27-04-2020 - New 100% government backed loan scheme for small business

Update Monday 27-04-2020 - Coronavirus grants for young entrepreneurs

Update Friday 24-04-2020 - Weekly Update 24.04.2020

Update Thursday 23-04-2020 - Coronavirus Future Fund for tech start-ups

Update Wednesday 22-04-2020 - Coronavirus and VAT

Update Tuesday 21-04-2020 - Turn2us Benefits Calculator

Update Monday 20-04-2020 - HMRC Online Service Now Open for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Update Friday 17-04-2020 - Weekly Update 17.04.2020

Update Friday 17-04-2020 - Chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of June

Update Friday 17-04-2020 - HMRC issue updated guidance for the Self-employment Income Support Scheme

Update Thursday 16-04-2020 - Major new update to the Job Retention Scheme

Update Wednesday 15-04-2020 - List of lenders offering 3 month mortgage holidays

Update Tuesday 14-04-2020 - Changes to off-payroll working rules delayed until 2021

Update Saturday 11-04-2020- Qualification for retail, hospitality or leisure business rates relief due to coronavirus

Update Thursday 09-04-2020 - Weekly Update

Update Thursday 09-04-2020 - Claiming 80% of Furloughed Pay

Update Wednesday 08-04-2020 - Claim working from home allowance during the coronavirus

Update Tuesday 07-04-2020 - Coronavirus and High Income Child Benefit Charge

Update Friday 03-04-2020 - Weekly Update

Update Thursday 02-04-2020 - Business Rates COVID-19 Grant Request Form

Update Wednesday 01-04-2020 - Read our new Coronavirus Help Guide for Businesses and their Owners

Update Monday 30-03-2020 - Directors and Furlough

Update Saturday 28-03-2020 - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Update Friday 27-03-2020 - Government Help for the Self-Employed

Update Thursday 26-03-2020 - New Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Annouced

Update Thursday 26-03-2020 - North Somerset Council Opens COVID-19 Business Grant Schemes

Update Wednesday 25-03-2020 - Read our Summary of Government Support Available for Businesses

Update Tuesday 24-03-2020 - Rumours of proposed statutory payments for the self-employed

Update Monday 23-03-2020 - Download our Free Cash Flow Forecast Template

Update Sunday 22-03-2020 - Download our COVID-19 Info Pack for Business Owners

Update Saturday 21-03-2020 - Click Here 

(Comprehensive review of Chancellors announcements, covers job retention scheme, VAT deferral, income tax deferral, loan scheme, universal credit for self-employed, time to pay for tax)

Update Friday 20-03-2020 - Click Here 

(Brief overview of Chancellors announcements)

Update Thursday 19-03-2020 - Click Here 

(Update Covers Support Available from Hillmans, Cash Flow Advice, Steps for Businesses, Government Support, SSP, Grants)

Update Monday 16-03-2020 - Click Here 

(Update covers Employee Safety, Service Continuity, Client Support